Advocacy Council submits comments on the 2025 Proposed Medicare PFS
As the leader in advocacy, the Advocacy Council submitted comments in response to CMS’ 2025 Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
Help us respond to increasing costs for allergen extracts
We are aware of your concerns about the increased costs for ALL allergen extracts and we need your help to respond to these concerns.
2024 – FTC and Congress take action against PBMs for price gouging
The FTC issued an interim staff report on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) as it prepares a lawsuit against the three largest PBMs
Senate committee proposes plan to reduce physician workforce shortages
A bipartisan group of members of the Senate Finance Committee released a proposal to increase Medicare Graduate Medical Education slots.
What challenges face independent medical practices?
The hearing featured discussions about the many burdens that make it more difficult for independent practices to remain open and independent.
2024 Texting Guidance Update
Allergists, particularly those practicing in a hospital setting, should familiarize themselves with this updated guidance.
Congress holds hearing addressing value-based care
This hearing touched on many issues associated with successfully administering value-based care but extended into other administrative burdens.
Impact of proposed FY 2025 House Appropriations bills on allergist
FY 2025 appropriations bills must be successfully voted on by the House and Senate before becoming law. Two of them directly impact allergists.
2025 Proposed MIPS changes
This is the first article in a multi-part series that provides a summary of CMS’s proposed changes to the QPP and how they may affect you.
2025 Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
This article summarizes key proposals concerning the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule that would impact allergy practices.
House Energy & Commerce Committee Republicans propose revamp of NIH
Earlier, Republicans on the House Energy & Commerce Committee released a plan calling for major changes to the National Institutes of Health.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau releases proposed rule on medical debt
The proposed rule would alleviate barriers that patients face when attempting to obtain a loan or mortgage when they have medical debt.
Comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Allergists and other practitioners who accept Medicare and Medicaid payments – including Medicare Part B – must comply with Section 504.
CMS ending Change Healthcare cyberattack relief funding program
The Change Healthcare cyberattack created financial hardships for nearly a million physicians across the country, including allergists.
ACAAI-endorsed prior authorization legislation reintroduced
On June 12, the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act was reintroduced in both the House and Senate.
The latest government threat to access: Prescription Drug Affordability Boards
As PDABs focus only on price, may not assess value the same way you and your patients do, and aren’t concerned with improving patient care.
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.
CMS adds cyberattack hardship option to MIPS Emergency Application
Practices have until Dec. 31 to file a hardship application and avoid a 2026 MIPS negative payment adjustment.
Senate Finance Committee releases white paper on Medicare payment reform
While the paper does not make specific policy recommendations, it explains the policy issues the committee has identified and its views on possible solutions.
2024 FDA listening session on compounding
Two College leaders attended the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) annual Compounding Listening Session on Friday, May 17.
