Traditional MIPS or MVP for allergists in 2025?
This article provides an overview of current MVP reporting options and considerations for allergists.
Understanding the 340B program
The College’s Advocacy Council wants to ensure that allergists understand the program and how it can impact their practices.
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 build-up doses
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.
College State Delegate Job Description
State Delegates serve as the liaisons between local, state and regional societies; the Super Delegates in their region; and HOD leadership.
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.
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.
Negotiating a good offer into a great offer
When it comes to physician employment contract negotiations, it’s important that you advocate for yourself.
Proposed new rules on interoperability and information sharing
The proposed provisions governing real-time prescription benefit tools, information blocking, and API are covered.
