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.
Dr. Imbeau to chair AMPAC
Stephen A. Imbeau, MD, FACAAI, former chair of the College’s Advocacy Council, was recently appointed as chair of the American Medical Association’s Political …
Top media outlets turn to College for expertise
With the rollout of two vaccines in the last two weeks to combat COVID-19, the College has entered the media conversation in significant ways and has addressed…
December’s issue focuses on exposomics
I hope everyone had a good Christmas holiday, whether you celebrated it or just had some down time to refresh and recharge. As we look squarely into 2021, whic…
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…
Special College task force stands ready to assist members in navigating the complexities of vaccines for COVID-19.
Last week, we all witnessed a bright new development in the battle against COVID-19: the rollout of the first two COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in the U.S…
Medicare finalizes complexity add-on code G2211 for 2021
On December 1, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule, which takes effect on …
In December’s issue, read about how skin microbial exposure contributes to allergic disease.
As we close out the most incredible year in most of our memories, we reflect back on the challenges that this year has produced for many of us – personal or fa…
From the desk of Executive Medical Director
Live, Virtual, or Hybrid – What Is the Future for Medical Meetings?The pandemic has changed so many aspects of our lives. One of the most dramatic changes for …
NIH updates asthma guidelines
Last week, an expert panel from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Coordinating Committee released its 2020 Focused Updates to the Asthma Man…
Get coding books at a discount
Get OPTUM360 coding books at special pricing and free shipping! The Advocacy Council is excited to provide College members with special discounted pricing on O…
