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…
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. …
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 …
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…
August College COVID-19 Survey Results – Part 2
How has COVID-19 affected allergy/immunology clinical services like spirometry, peanut OIT and testing for COVID-19? What are the challenges related to practic…
August COVID-19 College Survey Results
The College surveyed members in April about the impact of COVID-19 on their practices. Three months later, we were curious to see how things had changed. Were …
Spirometry during COVID-19
During COVID-19, one question the College has received more than any other is “What are allergists doing with regard to spirometry?” Our recent COVID member su…
COVID-19: Lessons learned from allergists
As the COVID-19 pandemic persists through the summer, allergy/immunology practices are adjusting to a new normal. Nine members of the Practice Management…
Lessons learned from allergists during COVID-19
After several months in pandemic mode, allergy/immunology practices are adjusting to a new normal. Below, nine members of the Practice Management Committ…
How to market your practice during COVID-19
COVID-19 marketing resourcesIt’s no secret patient volume dropped for many allergy practices due to COVID-19. In the College’s May COVID-19 member survey, 64% …
COVID-19’s impact on allergists’ clinical services and protocols
BackgroundHow has COVID-19 affected allergy/immunology clinical service volumes and protocols? We’ll review this data and provide a summary of respondent comme…
