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.
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…
October issue of Annals features articles about stress and more
I hope your October has been safe yet busy so far. As our communities continue to reopen, there are increased stressors that may adversely affect us. Excessive…
Cheer on your team
The College hasn’t left tradition behind during the virtual Annual Meeting this year. The FIT Bowl is back for its 29th year! Join the fun on Saturday, Nov. 14…
Plenaries are a lineup of distinguished experts
Start your days with dynamic plenaries during the virtual ACAAl 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 13 – 15! These live sessions feature a distinguished line…
The Advocacy Council: An allergy organization that can’t be imitated or replaced
“It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” Those words were spoken by former President Harry Truman. It has guided me for …
How does your E&M coding compare to other allergists?
Have you wondered how your coding distribution for Evaluation and Management (E&M) services compares to other allergists? Medicare publicly reports special…
Adverse impact of psychological stress on mast cell function and the whole-body physiological consequences of chronic excessive stress
No one needs to wonder whether we have all become more stressed, more anxious, and even more depressed in the past six months amid the worst pandemic in over 1…
October is Eczema Awareness Month
October is Eczema Awareness Month and the College has many resources on this common condition. Check out our materials geared toward allergists and informatio…
Catch up on the studies you’ve missed
There never seems to be enough time to read all the latest scientific literature on allergy and asthma. Get a recap of the most important, recent clinically-fo…
From the desk of the EMD: Impact of COVID-19 on U.S. physicians
The College has surveyed allergists twice since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. I don’t need to tell you that the vast majority of you have been impacted i…