College stands against NIH budget cuts
The College has taken a strong stand against proposed cuts to funding that would cap indirect costs for NIH research grants at 15%.
Northeast MAC changes policy regarding dilutions
The Northeast Region – National Government Services – has agreed to reimburse allergists for allergen extract dilutions.
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.
Information blocking update
A practice/practitioner will not be considered as participating in information blocking if it falls under one of the nine exceptions.
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.
New telemedicine evaluation and management service codes
The AMA CPT Editorial Panel established 17 telemedicine codes. Practitioners should not bill Medicare using CPT codes 98000 – 98015.
Looking ahead – ACAAI Advocacy Council 2025 priorities
The Advocacy Council has been fighting hard to ensure allergists' voices are heard on the issues that affect allergy practices and patients.
2024 – a pivotal point for health care sector cybersecurity reform
An OCR proposed rule updating the HIPAA Security Rule is expected soon. Will the Trump administration embrace it or seek to change it?
College launches Payer Education Campaign to halt AIT audits and claims denials
The College is proud to announce the Payer Education Campaign (PEC) that focuses on claims for allergen immunotherapy services.
… results in Advocacy Insider.
