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Online tool: Peanut Allergy Treatment Shared Decision Making
Read the full articleProvide this online tool to parents of children with a peanut allergy to help them decide, with you, whether peanut… Provide this online tool to parents of children with a peanut allergy to help them decide, with you, whether peanut OIT might be appropriate.…
De-identifying protected health information
Read the full articleJust a reminder to members about the rules for sharing protected health information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The rules apply to information you may send to the Advocacy Council on reimbursement or other issues. The Advocacy Council appreciates…
Is it time to ditch Facebook?
Read the full articleNo doubt social media has been a big part of many of our lives. There has been the explosive growth of many sites, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Tik Tok over the years. Of course, the pandemic fueled this growth. There is an…
New College resources help your practice soar
Read the full articleCollege committees and taskforces have been busy this past year creating and updating resources to help your allergy practice! Whether you’re looking to evaluate your practice, find accurate coding resources, resolve staffing issues or use social media, the College has the answers – plus…
Don’t get burned by Sunshine Act data!
Read the full articleSince August 1, 2013, the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (Sunshine Act) has required manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals… Since August 1, 2013, the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (Sunshine Act) has required manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals used in federal healthcare programs…
Is your EHR technology certified?
Read the full articleMedicare (CMS) believes that in order to capture and/or share patient data efficiently, providers will need an electronic health record… Medicare (CMS) believes that in order to capture and/or share patient data efficiently, providers will need an electronic health record (EHR) that stores data in…
COVID-19 booster shot recommended for some
Read the full articleOn Friday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially recommended a third mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose for people whose immune systems are moderately to severely compromised. This recommendation applies to immunocompromised people who originally received two mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, but…
Everything you need to know about 2021-2022 flu vaccines
Read the full articleInfluenza vaccines are now available for the 2021-2022 season. Here’s what you need to know: All flu vaccines this year are quadrivalent and are designed to protect against four different flu viruses. The CDC recommends an annual flu vaccination for everyone 6…
SGR repealed, CHIP extended, what’s next?
Read the full articleOn April 14, the United States Senate joined the House of Representatives in overwhelmingly approving H.R. 2, the Medicare Access… On April 14, the United States Senate joined the House of Representatives in overwhelmingly approving H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of…
Sorting out modifier -59 changes
Read the full articleModifier -59 is not only the most used modifier, but it’s also one of the most abused. Modifier -59 is… Modifier -59 is not only the most used modifier, but it’s also one of the most abused. Modifier -59 is used to indicate that a…
Coding and payment
Read the full articleNCCI edits: billing for pulmonary function tests and consultations on the same day The national correct coding initiative (NCCI) had… NCCI edits: billing for pulmonary function tests and consultations on the same day The national correct coding initiative (NCCI) had published an edit in early…
What’s an allergist to do on April 1?
Read the full articleOn March 26, by a vote of 392 – 37, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2, the Medicare Access… On March 26, by a vote of 392 - 37, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of…
What PQRS measures apply to allergists?
Read the full articlePQRS Measure Number Measure Title Measure Description NQS Domain Measure Type 051 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Spirometry Evaluation Percentage… PQRS Measure Number Measure Title Measure Description NQS Domain Measure Type 051 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Spirometry Evaluation Percentage of patients aged 18…
Are you prepared for ICD-10-CM?
Read the full articleAs the implementation of ICD-10 is only six months away, now is the time to assess your readiness for the… As the implementation of ICD-10 is only six months away, now is the time to assess your readiness for the change and think about how…
Statement on bronchial thermoplasty
Read the full articleBronchial thermoplasty is a well-studied treatment for patients with very severe asthma who continue to be symptomatic despite maximal medical… Bronchial thermoplasty is a well-studied treatment for patients with very severe asthma who continue to be symptomatic despite maximal medical treatment including steroids, long-acting beta…
Part II - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Releases COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Certain Health Care Providers
Read the full articleOn November 5, 2021, the Biden Administration published two rules outlining vaccination mandates affecting certain health care providers. The first rule, released by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), establishes an emergency temporary standard (ETS) requiring COVID-19 vaccinations or regular testing/face…
Open season for deciding Medicare participation
Read the full articleEvery year, between mid-November and December 31, physicians have the opportunity to change their Medicare participation status for the following year. Physicians have three choices with respect to their Medicare status: Participating Provider: By signing a participation agreement, the physician agrees to accept…
Laying the groundwork for 2022
Read the full articleI am very pleased the College’s 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting was a big success. It was such a thrill to see colleagues and friends in person, and New Orleans provided an exciting backdrop to the meeting. The educational programming, whether in person or…
Our advocacy delivers
Read the full articleOur House of Delegates state delegate networks are working! Members of the College reached out to their state delegates for help when their claims for drug testing were denied. Our research concluded that an insurance carrier had mistakenly omitted ICD-10 codes for allergic…
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