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.
Your ACAAI state delegates are hard at work
Through the HOD, the Advocacy Council becomes aware of the problems you’re facing in your practices every day
2024 Advocacy in Action
Absent Congressional action, physicians will face payment reductions from two policies that Congress must address through legislation.
2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
This article summarizes key proposals concerning the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule that impact allergy practices.
FDA proposes phenylephrine removal from oral OTC drugs
Only a final order will affect which products may be marketed. The proposed order is based on effectiveness concerns, not on safety concerns.
2025 Medicare PFS final rule results in pay cut for allergists
It’s official: allergists will receive a huge Medicare payment reduction unless Congress acts to prevent these cuts from taking effect.
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