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2025 Strike Force advocates for allergists and patients
The Strike Force schedule featured 25 meetings with Congressional offices and key committees with jurisdiction over our priorities.
2025 Strike Force advocates for allergists in Washington
The Strike Force is an important opportunity for us to spend one day each year meeting in person with important legislative offices.
House committee holds hearing on cybersecurity risks in medical devices
Witnesses urged the Trump administration to start a one-year collaboration with HHS focused on improving cybersecurity protections.
HHS initiates a major reorganization
A major HHS reorganization directly impacts agencies and individuals that oversee federal programs relevant to allergists and our patients.
An interview with Congressman Bob Onder, MD – part 2
Drs. Miller and Meadows ask questions specifically focused on allergy/immunology practice and advocacy for the specialty.
2025 call for State Delegates
The success of our HOD depends on having adequate representation across the country. Are you ready to join us?
Is your practice compliant with HHS discrimination prohibitions?
Last year, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a final rule implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.
Can I bill Medicare for controls for allergy testing?
The Advocacy Council received a query on "Can I bill Medicare for negative and positive (histamine) controls for allergy testing?"
AMA Physician Practice Information survey results – explained
Unfortunately, the results of the AMA survey were not favorable to allergy/immunology, which has historically had very high practice expense.
The College is knocking on United Healthcare’s door
We are hopeful these letters will open a line of communication with UHC and educate them on the benefits and value of allergen immunotherapy.
