May is a month full of new developments for the College
Our Strike Force traveled to Washington, DC earlier this month to advocate for the critically important role allergists play in our country’s health care syste…
Clinical issues in the allergist-immunologist’s office due to racial differences
Where has the spring gone? Much of our country has had a great deal of moisture that will nourish many fields of grass. I suspect this will keep many of us bus…
College symposium with an international flair
The ACAAI sponsored a sister society symposium titled “Anaphylaxis and Allergy Emergencies in the Real World” during the World Allergy Organization…
Letter to editor offers alternative viewpoints
This letter came in response to my column on Medicare for all in March. It is important to hear from all our members. The College encourages your thoughts on a…
Summer practice promotion is at your fingertips
Spring is here and summer is around the corner. Our article templates make it easy to promote your practice this summer.The College’s Marketing and Patie…
Coding for food allergy testing
The Advocacy Council regularly receives queries from members on how to correctly code specific scenarios. Recently we received a request for assistance from a …
Socioeconomics of food allergy and biologic asthma therapies
As spring begins its march toward summer, the tree pollens will give way to the beginning of grass season. This transition will keep the patients coming who ne…
Staff turnover got you down? Check out our tips
When an employee leaves your practice, it is costly to replace them. Employee turnover costs money and time, but it also affects quality, efficiency, pat…
New frontiers at this year’s annual meeting
You are not going to want to miss this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting, New Frontiers - Advocating for Patients, Practices and Research, Nov. 7-11…
Socioeconomics of atopic dermatitis and new therapies
Happy spring everyone! For most of us, spring allergy season is in full “bloom”! I know it is a busy time in the clinic as many patients (both new …
From the desk of the EMD: Side gigs for allergists
For most allergists, we are busy enough—in fact, too busy, with more and more patients, time on the EHR and dealing with insurance companies. So why woul…
The asthma controller step-down yardstick, the role of the microbiome in asthma and the gut microbiome in food allergy
As March comes to a close and the temperature (and pollen levels!) continue to rise, I hope many of you will take the time to pick up your March copy of the An…
Mutually exclusive ICD-10 codes
The Advocacy Council regularly receives queries from members on how to correctly code specific scenarios. Recently we received requests for assistance from two…
A wealth of webinars
We’ve got a treasure trove of upcoming opportunities for you to enhance your practice. Check out our three new webinars and sign up to learn from the com…
Everything you need to know about coding for oral food challenges
Recent studies show the prevalence of food allergy is more than double what was previously reported: a surprising 32 million Americans have food allergies. Giv…
Collaborating with like-minded organizations creates a stronger voice.
We are a small specialty with a big voice, especially when we join with like-minded organizations to express our views on issues of importance and work on proj…
From the desk of the EMD: Is it time for “Medicare for all?”
As EMD of the College, I usually don’t take up controversial topics in this column. In fact, the College walks a fine line when we are approached to sign…
Your leadership’s decisions
The following are key actions taken by the Board of Regents at its Nov. 15 meeting and by the Executive Committee at its Jan. 15 teleconference.Ratified the no…
Your questions answered
We asked Michael Blaiss, MD, FACAAI, executive medical director, to comment on how committee members can grow with the organization and step into positions of …
Getting your committee more involved
This summer, College committees will have an opportunity to submit budget requests for 2020. Now is a great time to start thinking about new projects.When brai…
