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…
Far from one-size-fits-all: the many ways committees contribute
Nearly 300 members are currently volunteering their time and expertise to serve on College committees. Their work ranges from Board of Regents-directed initiat…
Committee Spotlight: Education Services Committee
The Education Services and Data Technology (ESDT) Committee, housed under the College’s Education Council, plays a big role in ensuring the College leverages t…
Are you struggling with SCIT noncompliance?
Has your practice experienced an increase in subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) non-compliance? If so, you’re not alone! At the College, six out of nine P…
How viral infections impact asthma in urban-dwelling kids, and inpatient β-lactam test-dose protocol for an antimicrobial stewardship program
As we move rapidly toward March, things are starting to warm up and bud all over the nation. I hope you have had time to look at the table of contents from the…
Disrupters are trying to upset the apple cart
You’re already acutely aware of how incredibly complex the health care landscape has become – and more change is on the way to continue shaking things up. Heal…
The best of 2018 and how allergy and gender intersect
It’s been a cold and wet winter across much of our country. The month of February holds promise for a warmer spring, and soon trees will begin blooming across …
From the desk of the EMD: MOC is at a crossroads
As you may know, the American Board of Allergy and Immunology is overseen by a parent organization, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Presently…
