2021 allergy Medicare E&M coding distribution
Medicare publicly reports specialty-specific E&M utilization data each year, which they use to identify providers who are overcoding.
A & I providers are compliant when billing for Medicare Part B services
Medicare recently released allergy & immunology provider compliance data for 2021, which provides interesting information for our specialty.
Coding for interprofessional consults
Do PCPs, hospitalists, other physicians or NPs/PAs reach out to you for treatment advice for their patients via telephone, internet or EHR? If not, this could …
Coding for Penicillin Allergy Testing – Everything you need to know
Penicillin allergy testing can help extend the scope of your practice and provide a valuable service to your patients.
Impact of proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule on allergy practices
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a an update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program for calendar year …
Webinar: Monkeypox for the Allergist, Sept. 14, 7 pm
This 45-minute CME webinar will address the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and vaccines for monkeypox.
Six steps for excellent online reviews and practice website optimization
What are some top tips used by allergy, asthma and immunology practices to ensure success in the digital age?
2021 Allergist compensation data shows recovery for many
2021 was a year of adjustment and recovery for many allergy practices. While practices continued to cope with COVID-19 disruptions, many also saw productivity …
Top 10 tips to make your practice more efficient
With declining reimbursement and rising costs, efficiency is more important than ever for allergy practices.
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…
