Help with Boards prep
Summer is here! Fellows-in-Training, are you studying for the Board exam? There is no “one size fits all” study option for everyone, and the College has a vari…
The Allergy Practice Assessment Quiz is here!
How often do you assess your overall practice operations to determine if you have opportunities for improvement? Monthly, annually, every 2+ years – or never? …
The Gold Headed Cane – An award of excellence and tradition
The nominees for the 2021 Gold Headed Cane Award, one of the most prestigious College awards, are Jay Portnoy, MD, FACAAI, James Sublett, MD, FACAAI and Myron …
July’s focus in Annals is diagnostic testing
Hello from steaming Jackson, Mississippi. We are experiencing the high-level temperatures and humidity so common this time of year in most of our country. The …
ACAAI 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting registration opens soon
Reconnect and recharge at the ACAAI 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 4-8, 2021, in New Orleans. Plan to attend! The compelling educational sessions, top-no…
Annals impact factor increases more than 27%
I am pleased and delighted to announce the impact factor (IF) for the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology has increased from 4.969 to 6.347 in just one ye…
From the Desk of the Executive Medical Director
Well, I did it. I went to my first in-person allergy meeting since the start of the pandemic, the Eastern Allergy Conference, to speak. It had been 15 months s…
Use the College’s Career Center
Looking to make a job change? Or is your practice or university looking to add to your team? Try the College’s Career Center. Whether you’re looking to add a n…
Addressing diversity and reducing A/I heath care disparities
As noted at the beginning of my term as ACAAI President, addressing diversity and reducing health care disparities in allergy/immunology is one of my priority …
We clarify Evaluation and Management codes
This article has corrected information as of July 22, 2021.The 2020 physician fee schedule finalized changes in evaluation and management (E/M) codes that beca…
Hiring requires extra effort
Is your practice finding it hard to recruit and hire high-quality clinical and non-clinical employees? If so, you’re not alone; members of the College’s Practi…
Are you an influencer?
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month - MayNational Penicillin Allergy Day - SeptemberEczema Awareness Month - OctoberFood Allergy Awareness Week - MayTh…
HHS extends deadlines to use and report on Provider Relief Funds
On June 11, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released new guidance on the Provider Relief Fund (PRF).HHS extended the deadline by which …
I was sued for malpractice
OK, I got your attention. Yes, I was sued as a third-year pediatric resident related to an infant in the NICU getting too high a dose of potassium. The inciden…
Can patients find you?
The College’s public website is full of resources for those seeking answers for symptoms, options for treatment and resources on a wide range of allergic condi…
Get ready for summer
Summer allergy season is upon us. As people look for relief from summer allergies, now is a great time to promote your services as an allergist. Download our s…
Member resources at your fingertips
Last fall the College unveiled a refreshed member website with a clean design and easy-to-find resources. Have you visited the site lately? Take a tour today t…
Meeting patients’ needs – in Spanish
As of 2019, about 13% of the U.S. population over the age of 5 speaks Spanish at home. That represents approximately 41 million people. Chances are, you have p…
Same-day appointments: A winning strategy
How long does it take for a new patient to get an appointment in your practice? What about an existing patient with an urgent issue? These are key questions ev…
