Update on USP 797 and FDA Compounding Guidance
As we start a new year, we thought this to be a good time to update you on the status of our efforts to preserve in-office compounding of allergen extracts. Th…
Apply for Officer and Board positions
Fellows: are you interested in leading the College and helping to drive the organization forward? Apply for the 2017-18 positions of vice-president and treasur…
MACRA Acronym Table
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Why MACRA is probably a good thing for allergists
By now you’ve probably heard more than you care to about the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), which became effective on Jan. 1. But …
Year in review and an updated practice parameter
Each issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology offers new opportunities for learning. The January issue is full of new features and manuscripts tha…
MACRA recommendations that support the practicing allergist
As 2017 approaches, it’s time for you to begin preparing for the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). While the final rule was already i…
CMS finds frequent errors in Medicare Advantage plans’ provider directories
Do you participate in one or more Medicare Advantage (MA) plans? If so, we suggest you check your plan’s provider directory to make sure your listi…
Getting started with telehealth
Decide what type of telehealth services you want to provide. This can range from email communication all the way to video conferencing augmented with digital e…
Is the doctor in?
It’s late night and your patient is up, pacing their kitchen floor. They’ve suddenly broken out in a new rash, and they don’t know what to do…
Asthma payment model in the spotlight at the National MACRA/MIPS/APM Summit
The National MACRA MIPS/APM Summit was recently held in Washington, D.C. – and our own Stephen Imbeau, MD, FACAAI, was a speaker. The summit is the leadi…