This weekly email delivers timely College news and a curated roundup of key articles and resources to keep you current, including breaking news, anecdotes from esteemed practitioners, insight into matters that affect the profession, and direct access to online education tools.
COVID-19 vaccine: Frequently asked questions
This FAQ document is provided to physicians to assist in answering patient questions about COVID-19 vaccines. It also provides additional information for clini…
COVID-19 relief package signed Sunday
President Trump signed the $900 billion economic relief bill last night. The measure, part of a larger federal spending bill, is estimated to increase 2021 Med…
Second dose of COVID-19 vaccine not recommended for patients with severe reaction
On Saturday the CDC issued guidance related to COVID-19 Vaccines and Severe Allergic Reactions following reports of some patients experiencing anaphylaxis afte…
Expanding your telemedicine practice to multiple states
Louisiana just became the 30th state to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC), along with the District of Columbia and Guam. The IMLC provides a…
From the desk of the EMD: Impact of COVID on U.S. Physicians, Part 2
Last month in this column, I discussed the results of a survey of U.S. physicians looking at the effect of COVID on their practices and on the total U.S. popul…
Updates on COVID-19 vaccine distribution
On October 22nd, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) hosted a Strategy Briefing for sta…
August College COVID-19 Survey Results – Part 2
How has COVID-19 affected allergy/immunology clinical services like spirometry, peanut OIT and testing for COVID-19? What are the challenges related to practic…
August COVID-19 College Survey Results
The College surveyed members in April about the impact of COVID-19 on their practices. Three months later, we were curious to see how things had changed. Were …
The College remains flexible in its approach to the pandemic
“If I had known how wonderful it would be to have grandchildren, I’d have had them first.” Those wise words are attributed to Lois Wyse, an American advertisin…
What’s next for COVID-19
SCCM conference to address COVID-19’s second waveAs an endorsing sponsor, the College will be hosting four facilitated chat rooms during the COVID-19: What’s N…