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The Senate HELP Committee seeks answers on CPT codes and coverage policies
Sen. Cassidy’s Request for Information (RFI) asks for specific data on the AMA’s licensing and royalty fees.
College OIT Coding Recommendations
Always verify individual payer policies in writing before initiating OIT services, as coverage and accepted codes vary widely.
CMS’ 2026 QPP Proposed Updates
This article focuses on the QPP, providing an overview of key proposals and examining their potential impact on allergists.
2026 code updates
As you prepare for the influenza season, we have the answers to coding for the 2025-26 influenza vaccine products.
CFPB finalizes rule to remove medical bills from credit reports
The rule bans consumer reporting agencies from including medical debt on credit reports and credit scores sent to creditors.
New administration’s impact on allergy
The Advocacy Council wants to address some important developments in the recent presidential administration change and its potential impact.
Understanding the state of Medicare telehealth coverage
CMS lost the authority to provide flexibility in covering telehealth when the PHE expired. Legislation has been passed to extend some of them.
HHS finalizes information blocking enforcement rule impacting practitioners
Under the final rule, certain allergists who have committed information blocking may be penalized through CMS’s MIPs program.
HHS: Providers can delegate privacy breach reporting to Change Healthcare
Covered entities can delegate patient notifications required as a result of the Feb. 21 Change Healthcare breach to Change Healthcare to implement.
The Federal Trade Commission’s ban on non-competes
The final rule is effective September 4, 2024. However, several lawsuits have been filed to halt the implementation of this final rule.
