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Allergy Shots & Tablets (Immunotherapy)
Find answers to popular questions about allergy shots and tablets.
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Claudette S.
Claudette S. says, "I'm not the typical allergy patient." Claudette, a speech therapist, doesn't have asthma, and until a few years ago her respiratory health …
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Martha, Adam, and Clayton W.
Asthma and allergies are truly a family affair for Martha W.'s family: she has asthma and allergies; her husband, Adam, has environmental and food allergies; t…
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Maria Elena A.
As Maria Elena A. can tell you, having asthma and allergies all your life doesn't necessarily prepare you for when your child has them, too. "I don't ever reme…
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Laura, Emily and Collin S.
Laura S., and her two children, Emily, 16, and Collin, 13, have seen firsthand that each person's asthma story is different and how an allergist can help figur…
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Giselle R.
As a musical theater major at the Chicago College of Performing Arts, 19-year-old Giselle spends her days singing, dancing and acting. Watching her perform, yo…
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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 continue to grow in popularity among employers. This has caused special challenges for allergy practices trying…
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Be upfront about out-of-pocket costs
With an abundance of insurance plans offering different levels of coverage and cost-sharing, it’s no wonder patients are confused about… With an abundance of insurance plans offering different levels of coverage and cost-sharing, it’s no wonder patients are confused about how much they owe and…
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Telemedicine for the Allergist: Now and in the Future
inTelehealth| Resource Type:Webinar/CourseReviews the current telemedicine landscape and looks at longer term applications of telemedicine for allergists, including patient visit types and… Reviews the current telemedicine landscape and looks at longer term applications of telemedicine for allergists, including patient visit types and allergy/immunology clinical problems that are…
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Exploring gaps in A/I care based on race, ethnicity and socioeconomic factors
The College’s Racial Disparities and Health Equity Resource Center explores gaps in A/I care based on race, ethnicity and socioeconomic factors. When I began my tenure as College president a few months ago, my goal was to lead the College in innovating…
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Facilitating the Peanut OIT discussion
The College’s printable version of our peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) shared decision-making tool has been added to our public website to facilitate discussion on this treatment option. The pdf of the tool can be found under the “Resources” tab on the homepage…
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Advocacy Council work results in code increases from 3 to 39%
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2017 Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule on July 7, 2016.… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2017 Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule on July 7, 2016. The following summary covers the…
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How does your compensation compare with other allergists?
2020 was an unprecedented year and impacted allergy practices in a major way. Together we can learn the impact on allergy-specific compensation. The College is again partnering with the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) to collect allergy-specific compensation and production data. Complete…
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February's issue of Annals focuses on AERD
Happy February! It has been a long, cold winter in many parts of the country, and it is not over yet (Punxsutawney Phil says six more weeks)! There is some cautious optimism about the pandemic as vaccines become available for various parts of the…
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Order PPE 24/7
Many College members have obtained PPE through our group-order collaborations with Project N95. Now, the Project N95 Shop allows you to purchase vetted PPE from verified suppliers at any time. You no longer need to wait for group buying opportunities or worry about…
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AAP resource features ACAAI members
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) created a video series to provide pediatricians with important information on the National institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases’ peanut early introduction guidelines. The four videos, available online at no charge, enable pediatricians to efficiently discuss this approach…
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Light at the end of the tunnel?
Two pieces of information this week should provide hope that the United States could be turning the corner on the COVID-19 virus – one highlighting U.S. COVID case data and the other U.S. economic data. According to the Centers for Disease Control…
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College Advantage: Winter 2021
Mapping the College’s Future: New College strategic plan will advance our mission, elevate our profile, and enhance services and support… Mapping the College's Future: New College strategic plan will advance our mission, elevate our profile, and enhance services and support for our members and patients…
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How will the Cures Act impact your practice?
卫生保健提供者,包括医生和公关actitioners, have until April 5, 2021 to ensure their practices and policies comply with new requirements on information blocking from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC). According to the 21st Century Cures Act, health…
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COVID-19 vaccine talking points for use by allergists with patients
INTRODUCTION In December 2020, a Kaiser Family Foundation survey found that 27% of Americans are vaccine hesitant, indicating they probably or definitely would not get a COVID-19 vaccine, even if it were free and scientists said it was safe. The top five concerns…
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COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, January 14, 2021
As of Feb. 13, more than 10 million people were vaccinated with at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Johnson & Johnson anticipates submitting to FDA for EUA for its COVID vaccine by March White House and Federal Agencies Tonight, President-elect Biden will…
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Are you being harassed on social media?
Social media has become a way of life for many of us, especially with increased use due to the COVID pandemic. Personally, I enjoy many aspects of it, mostly spending time on Twitter using my handle @wheezemd. I find it a great way to…
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Explore anaphylaxis best practices
Visit the College’s new Office-based Anaphylaxis Toolkit! This timely resource is an educational and clinical tool. Explore the eParameter that provides an interactive exploration of best practices. Access the three scenarios that double as mock reactions and training. Download customizable office tools…
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Elevate your leadership potential
The College has an exciting opportunity for young allergists (active members, 45 years or younger or in practice for 10 years or less)! Apply to participate in the upcoming Leadership Summit, Generation Next – a unique program designed to help improve skills as effective…
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Telehealth continues to be covered
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit last year and the government declared a public health emergency (PHE), Medicare coverage of services provided via telehealth were greatly expanded. Several state Medicaid agencies, as well as private payers, also expanded coverage for services delivered via telehealth…
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Supporting our emerging leaders
On March 20 the College will hosts its Leadership Summit: Generation Next. The event, which has been held annually since 2017 is specifically designed for young physician members (45 years of age or younger or in first 10 years of practice) who are looking…
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