Allergy telehealth survey results are here
Allergy/immunology 2021 telehealth survey results are in! The AMA conducted a national telehealth survey between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, 2021 to gather insights on…
Boost team morale and retention
Retaining great employees and keeping them motivated is one of the most important tasks for a successful allergy practice – and it may require extra effort in …
College tools make prior authorizations easier
Prior Authorizations (PAs) are an increasing burden on medical practices – and allergy practices are no exception. According to a new survey from the Medical G…
Join a Committee
The College relies on committees to respond to emerging issues facing our specialty and develop resources that best meet the needs of the allergist community. …
Improve well-being, staff retention and revenue
What if you found a way to improve the efficiency of your practice, reduce your workload, and even grow revenue, as well as increase your satisfaction and impr…
Tips for a profitable, safe and compliant practice
A new year brings new beginnings – and an opportunity to set your practice up for success in the year ahead. The Practice Management Committee outlines 10 key …
Is your practice prepared for emergencies?
Our hearts go out to the many people affected by the recent dangerous and deadly tornadoes in Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri and Arkansas. It seems as if there i…
New College resources help your practice soar
College committees and taskforces have been busy this past year creating and updating resources to help your allergy practice! Whether you’re looking to evalua…
How does your E&M coding compare to other allergists?
2020 Medicare E&M data for allergy/immunologyHow does your coding distribution for Evaluation and Management (E&M) services compare to other allergists…
Managing staffing issues
Staffing issues have challenged allergy practices during the past year, and they continue to top the list of concerns for medical practices as they approach 20…
Everything you need to know about 2021-2022 flu vaccines
Influenza vaccines are now available for the 2021-2022 season. Here’s what you need to know: All flu vaccines this year are quadrivalent and are designed to p…
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…
Hiring requires extra effort
Is your practice finding it hard to recruit and hire high-quality clinical and non-clinical employees? If so, you’re not alone; members of the College’s Practi…
Should allergy practices continue to enforce mask wearing?
As of April 6, 14 states have lifted all mask mandates and others require masks only in certain situations. This can leave allergy practices trying to enforce …
Does your practice need financial relief?
When the College surveyed allergists back in August 2020, many reported needing and receiving some type of financial assistance. The most popular program was t…
Keep patient payments flowing
Over the past year as COVID-19 has resulted in record job losses, the number of Medicaid and self-pay patients has soared. And high-deductible health plans con…
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccines?
With COVID-19 vaccines finally becoming available throughout the country, many allergy practices are wondering whether they can require employees to receive th…
CMS declines payment for code 99072
In September, the American Medical Association (AMA) approved new CPT code 99072 in an effort to help offset the extra expenses practices have incurred related…
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…
Boost revenue in the fourth quarter
Are you looking to encourage reluctant patients to come back to the office and boost your fourth quarter revenue?This is a great time to reach out to patients …
