Use the best figures and tables
Did you know that Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology has provided a collection of PowerPoint® slides for each issue since January 2018? The editors have …
Vision Forward: Working on the future
Vision Forward, the College’s 2021 – 2023 strategic plan, further propels us to advance our mission, elevate our profile and offerings, engage members and educ…
COVID-19 booster shot recommended for some
On Friday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially recommended a third mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose for people whose immune systems are mo…
Want to sell your practice or join a partnership?
Many of you read Dr. Blaiss’ recent column, Is it time to sell your allergy practice? with a great deal of interest. The College regularly receives inquiries f…
Yes, the College is STILL having a LIVE Meeting
The number one question I have been getting from you, the College membership, is “Does the College still plan to have a live meeting in New Orleans in November…
Help patients understand their conditions
The College’s series of “Advice From Your Allergist” brochures provide information for patients as a helpful way to reinforce what you’ve discussed so they can…
Is it time to sell your allergy practice?
Unless you are still quarantined due to COVID-19, you have probably heard or have been approached to sell your allergy practice. I am not saying it is right or…
College Advantage: Summer 2021
Get the education, research and Podium to Practice™ takeaways at the 2021 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans.
Annals focuses on diagnostic testing in July
The summer heat continues, and the pandemic, although waning in some parts of our country, is still with us and new strains of concern continue to emerge. Yet …
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…
