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.
The Federal Trade Commission’s ban on non-competes
The final rule is effective September 4, 2024. However, several lawsuits have been filed to halt the implementation of this final rule.
2024 Strike Force success
Eight leaders from the College and the College’s Advocacy Council participated in the 2024 ACAAI Strike Force visit to Capitol Hill.
Advocacy Council fights against electronic payment fees
Congress is beginning to pay attention to another source of payment reductions caused by some commercial payers: electronic payment fees.
Senate Finance Committee holds hearing on Medicare payment reform for chronic care
While there were some comments in favor of increasing payments to physicians, most of the discussion centered on value-based care.
Congressional hearing highlights impact of Change Healthcare cyberattack
Help the AMA and the College advocate for you - please complete the AMA’s new brief survey about current problems you are experiencing related to the Change He…
Navigating AI for allergists
Both allergists and payers stand to benefit from this technology and its decision-optimizing capabilities. However...
HIPAA and the use of online tracking technology
In 2022, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance that pertained to the use of tracking technologies by HIPAA covered entities.
CPT code 95165 – What’s a dose for Medicare billing?
Medicare defines a dose, for billing purposes only, as 1cc of extract and does not cover dilutions. Medicare reimbursement is based on this definition.
2023 MIPS Emergency Exception Applications reopened due to Change Healthcare cyberattack
CMS will only approve applications citing this cyberattack as the basis for requesting reweighting under the MIPS EUC Exception.
Coding Conundrum – E/M plus Testing
Recently we received a query from a member about coding an oral challenge and an office visit on the same day.
Change Healthcare Cyberattack – continuing coverage
Here is the latest update from UnitedHealth Group. We encourage you to bookmark and check the UHG site regularly for updates.
2024 Cyberattacks cause disruptions
Due to the attack, Change Healthcare's systems are still down, causing struggles for physician practices and hospitals filing claims, as well as for pharmacies…
