Meet our new Executive Medical Director
Todd A. Mahr, MD, FACAAI began his service as the College’s Executive Medical Director (EMD) on Jan. 1. He succeeds Michael S. Blaiss, MD, FACAAI, who ended hi…
2023 Call for College leaders
We’re looking leaders who will help drive the College forward. If you’re a College Fellow, consider applying for the following Board of Regents positions that …
AMA seeks new Council/Committee Members
The AMA is inviting nominations for its 2023 Councils and Committees.The pertinent Councils/Committees include: Council on Legislation Council on Medical Edu…
2021 allergy Medicare E&M coding distribution
Medicare publicly reports specialty-specific E&M utilization data each year, which they use to identify providers who are overcoding.
Time For An Allergist campaign continues its success
As of mid-December, we have achieved excellent results with this outreach effort that’s targeted to primary care physicians and other providers as well as the …
2023 Medicare reimbursement cuts
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, allergists are facing up to a 10% reduction in Medicare reimbursement unless Congress takes legislative action to avert these cuts.
Webinar: Implementing Peanut OIT in Your Practice, Dec. 7; 7 pm CST
Food allergy is a significant and growing illness in the US and developing world. Peanut OIT is a new approach in peanut allergy management that can help prima…
A & I providers are compliant when billing for Medicare Part B services
Medicare recently released allergy & immunology provider compliance data for 2021, which provides interesting information for our specialty.
Laying the groundwork for her initiatives in 2023
As a newly minted program director, but one rooted in more than 20 years of community practice, creating a College that sustains the future of our specialty is…
PHE coming to an end
These important regulatory flexibilities were essential for helping the government and the health care system respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Joint message on release of USP Chapter 797
We are pleased to report that thanks to the vigorous collective advocacy of the Allergy/Immunology community, the final standards for compounding of allergen e…
Congratulations to our award winners
The Gold Headed Cane Award will be presented during the Annual Meeting Opening Ceremony. Other honorees will be recognized at the Annual Business Meeting on Su…
HOD Q3 Update
This legislation would require the FAA to review the mandatory contents of airline Emergency Medical Kits (EMK) at least every three years.
Coding for interprofessional consults
Do PCPs, hospitalists, other physicians or NPs/PAs reach out to you for treatment advice for their patients via telephone, internet or EHR? If not, this could …
I’ve been honored to serve as president
Membership continues to grow, and this year we surveyed our members to find out how the College is doing in meeting their needs.
College Advantage: Fall 2022
The College's digital campaign, It's "Time for an Allergist," reaches primary care physicians to encourage referrals.
Information blocking requirements apply to full scope of EHI
The Advocacy Council previously informed members that, beginning on April 5, 2021, health care providers (including allergy practices) must comply with the Off…
Get an autumn boost
As people look for relief, now is a great time to promote your services as an allergist. Download our fall resources.
Racial Disparities in Asthma and Allergic Diseases
Explore research and perspectives from the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology about racial disparities in asthma and allergic diseases.
Watch our Recent Coding Webinar anytime! Correct documentation reduces denials
Two of allergy's leading coding experts will provide tips on what to include in your documentation to support your claims.
