Coding for penicillin allergy testing – everything you need to know in 2024
ICD-10 and CPT coding for penicillin allergy testing can be confusing. Here’s what you need to know to get reimbursed
Recent Insider Updates
Keep up to date with the latest messages from the College! Bookmark the Insider Update page and check back regularly!
Spotlight on Annals: AD and food allergy
This month’s Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is full of articles that will help you provide the best possible care for your patients.
Improve patient quality of care and get paid for it
CMS encourages physicians to incorporate SDOH risk assessment into your practices – and now they are paying you to do it.
Think ahead to fall
Download our fall resources to increase your visibility with your patients and within your community. These timely articles are easy to use.
Creative ways to use texting with patients
In a 2023 Tebra patient survey, 67% of patients said they want to receive text messages for appointment-related reminders
New member benefit – My Green Doctor
Using the My Green Doctor program, your practice can save thousands of dollars in the first year! Everyone in your practice can register.
Asthma articles dominate in the July-August issue of AllergyWatch
Of the 24 articles reviewed in this AllergyWatch issue, 12 focus on asthma.
Extending the reach of the College through partnerships
By working with these organizations, we can expand our outreach to the public and within the health care community.
HHS finalizes information blocking enforcement rule impacting practitioners
Under the final rule, certain allergists who have committed information blocking may be penalized through CMS’s MIPs program.
Keeping tabs on the pulse of our specialty
The College’s Advocacy Council regularly keeps tab on the pulse of our specialty at governmental and professional levels.
2023 allergist compensation gains outstrip inflation
Allergist median academic compensation and non-academic compensation both saw increases in 2023 – and both benchmarks rose more than the reported 3.4% rate of …
Recent Advocacy Actions
The College’s Advocacy Council works diligently to monitor government and regulatory issues affecting allergists, their practices and their patients.
Radio piece featuring ACAAI president reaches close to 10 million listeners
Radio remains a great tool for reaching patients with allergy messages – in their homes, cars, or on mobile devices.
Participation in clinical trials is vital to medical advancements
ACAAI has resources to help you and your patients connect with trials. Currently, the VITESSE Study is recruiting participants.
SMART/Asthma Prior Auth Appeal Letter Generator
Our appeal letter contains references to medical literature to support the use of SMART therapy for asthma.
Technology hacks to boost your revenue and reduce expenses
Amid declining reimbursement and tight staffing, practices are turning to technology to provide an added boost.
Don’t take a vacation from promoting your practice
Your practice promotions can heat up this summer as temperatures rise. Now is a great time to promote your services as an allergist.
JTFPP is accepting nominations
The JTFPP is currently accepting nominations for one ACAAI position with a term that will begin in July 2025.
