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2023 MIPS Audits
CMS announced that, starting in January 2023, it would begin auditing clinicians for the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2019, 2020, and 2021 perfo…
Advocating for allergists locally
The HOD is positioned to effect change by identifying and addressing legislative and policy issues before they can adversely affect our specialty.
2023 – Food Allergy Legislation Introduced
In order to protect children with food allergies, the proposed legislation will require all School Breakfast Program and National Lunch Program school food ser…
2023 RTM services are now under general supervision
Effective Jan. 1, any Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) services (CPT codes 98975, 98976, 98977, 98980, and 98981) may be provided under general, rather than…
2022 HOD Summary and 2023 Plans
Learn more about the delegate job description and responsibilities. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 28 for state delegates.
NSA GFE and AEBP – Portions delayed
CMS announced in guidance that it will continue to delay enforcing the convening/co-provider good faith estimate requirement of the No Surprises Act, as well a…
2023 budget bill will result in 2% Medicare pay cut for allergists
Allergists were previously facing Medicare payment cuts of up to 8.5%, but under the budget bill, allergists will incur a 2% Medicare payment cut in 2023.
2023 – Members’ grassroots efforts oppose Medicare fee cuts
The Advocacy Council facilitated the delivery of 248 letters to 162 U.S. Representatives and 86 U.S. Senators opposing the Medicare reimbursement cuts schedule…
2023 Medicare reimbursement cuts
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, allergists are facing up to a 10% reduction in Medicare reimbursement unless Congress takes legislative action to avert these cuts.
2023 RVUs for allergy
These cuts could be devastating to allergists’ practices if allowed to take effect.
