From the desk of the EMD: Goodbye Tom; hello Tom
With the conclusion of the Academy/WAO meeting in Orlando last month, there was the passing of the guard in the executive vice president (EVP) position of AAAA…
From the desk of the EMD: Allergists just want to have fun
Maybe I lead a boring life, but I do look forward to the Medscape surveys on different aspects of US physicians’ lives. The latest is entitled Medscape P…
From the desk of the EMD: Can Maintenance of Certification (MOC) be saved?
Most of you received a “present” from the ABAI in your inbox to start the new year. The Continuous Assessment Program (CAP) has begun. Will this be…
From the desk of the EMD: Financial considerations for allergists
One of my favorite websites is Bogleheads.org. In case you are not familiar with this site, it is a forum inspired by the investing philosophy of Jack Bogle. Y…
From the desk of the EMD: Reflections on a visit to China
Recently, I had the pleasure of giving a series of lectures on asthma topics in several respiratory hospitals and at the Sichuan Medical Association meeting in…
From the desk of the EMD: Back to the future
I hope that you saw the Summer 2017 issue of the College Advantage and specifically the article entitled “A Glimpse into the Future.” The art…
From the desk of the EMD: Single payer system – a rebuttal
My column on single payer system got the following response that I want to share with you.I also want to make clear that all my past and future columns are my …
From the desk of the EMD: Are allergists ready for a single-payer system?
Dr. BlaissThere is no doubt there are increasing frustrations in running a private practice in allergy, especially related to dealing with the requirements of …
From the desk of the EMD: Are you a warm, fuzzy and competent allergist?
As I was thinking about what I should write this month that would be of interest to you, I was going back and forth between health care reform and controversie…
From the desk of the EMD: Allergy – a career or a job?
Commonly I get calls from allergists wanting to find an associate or looking to sell his or her practice. I hear the same complaint from all of them - I can&rs…
From the desk of the EMD: Competition and affordability
Last week, the new FDA Commissioner, Scott Gottlieb, MD, took steps to increase competition in the prescription drug market and increase access to generics. Fi…
From the desk of the EMD: Allergy Rx to OTC switches – The demise of the allergist?
Dr. BlaissThis spring, two more Rx products for allergic rhinitis went over-the-counter (OTC) – Xyzal and Flonase Sensimist (known as Veramyst as an Rx p…
From the desk of the EMD: Obamacare, Trumpcare, who cares?
Dr. BlaissWith members of your College, the Academy and the Allergy and Asthma Network, I was lobbying on Capitol Hill during Allergy and Asthma Awareness Mont…
From the desk of the EMD: Airlines and doctors
Dr. BlaissEveryone has heard, read about, or seen the video of the Louisville physician dragged off United flight 3411 in Chicago for failing to “volunta…
From the desk of the EMD: Fake news!
Dr. BlaissNo this column is not a piece on the war between President Trump and the media about “fake news.” My guess is that if I gave you my thoug…
From the desk of the EMD: Because I’m happy….
Dr. BlaissI’ll bet you remember the Pharrell Williams song "Happy" from the 'Despicable Me 2' soundtrack. It’s one of those songs…
From the desk of the EMD: Writing a Medical Column
Dr. BlaissWhy didn’t they teach me how to write a medical opinion column in college or medical school?I have to write medical opinion columns as executiv…
