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Boy Scout motto – be prepared – works for parents of campers with allergies and asthma
5 tips to prepare now to make sure your allergic summer camper is ready for fun.
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Spring cleaning: clear your house and your nasal passages
Getting rid of built up dust and mold can ease allergy symptoms.
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Academic performance of urban children with asthma worse than peers without asthma
Study finds for ethnic minorities, the more severe the asthma, the worse the quality of work.
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New research shows 73 percent of allergists prescribe under-the-tongue allergy tablets
Four FDA-approved tablets available for battling allergies.
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Confidence in asthma inhaler technique doesn’t match actual skills
Study reports 97 percent of kids don’t use them properly.
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Don’t let back to school mean back to allergy and asthma symptoms
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (July 24, 2019) – For kids with allergies and asthma, summer break from school can also mean a break from their symp…
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Despite reports of shortages, epinephrine autoinjectors are available
Allergists can teach patients how to use alternatives
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Leaves are falling. Autumn is calling. So are fall allergies
Immunotherapy could be the “shot in the arm” you need to treat your allergies.
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Hidden Halloween allergy and asthma triggers are truly frightful
Steer clear of triggers you may not have known existed.
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Racism a factor in asthma control for young African American children
Study shows children between ages 1 and 6 are negatively affected.
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Ahora es el momento hacerles frente a los síntomas de alergia otoñal
(BPT) Si bien un día respira tranquilo y disfrutar de largos paseos al aire libre, y de la brisa fresca que penetra por las ventanas abiertas, al siguiente pue…
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Social media alternative facts on food allergies can negatively impact medical decisions
Myths make identifying factual information more difficult.
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Family history of cancer associated with asthma diagnosis in children
New research shows 20 percent have asthma.
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Pediatric allergy patients equally satisfied with telemedicine and in-person appointments
Thirty seven percent were more satisfied with their telemedicine visit.
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Allergy shots may be an effective treatment for pediatric pollen food allergy syndrome
New study shows improved symptoms in 55 percent of children.
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Los datos alternativos de las redes sociales sobre las alergias alimentarias pueden afectar negativamente las decisiones médicas
Los mitos dificultan la identificación de información fáctica.
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Antecedentes familiares de cáncer asociados con el diagnóstico de asma en niños
HOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Es bien sabido que hay un componente genético del cáncer, y que el cáncer a menudo se presenta en las familias. Un nuevo es…
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Pacientes de alergia pediátrica igualmente satisfechos con la telemedicina y citas en persona
HOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Las visitas de telemedicina pueden parecer una idea futurista para muchos. Pero un nuevo estudio que se presenta en la Reun…
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Las vacunas para la alergia pueden ser un tratamiento eficaz para el síndrome de alergia alimentaria al polen pediátrico
Un nuevo estudio muestra síntomas mejorados en el 55 por ciento de los niños.
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News roundup: Breaking news on how prenatal diet, delivery mode and infant feeding practices relate to pediatric allergies
HOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – Many pregnant women spend time before their baby arrives thinking about how they can prevent allergies in their child, especially …
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Disparities in health care - can allergists really fix the problem?
First, we need to define what true health equality is if we are going to understand when there is… There are two major buzz words in health care in 2022. One, which I have discussed several times, is “disruption.” It is going to affect…
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Prior Authorization Letter Generator: Palforzia / Peanut Allergy
inPrior Authorization| Resource Type:Letter GeneratorCreate a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps. Supported by Aimmune.… Partners In Partnership With Supported By ACAAI and the Advocacy Council of the ACAAI (the AC) caution that the information provided on this site does not…
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Prior Authorization Toolkit
Discover the tools and information you need to simplify prior authorizations! Create customized appeal letters with our automated tool.… Tips and Tricks Our experts put their heads together to create this list of prior authorization tips for allergy practices and staff. Use a standing…
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96160 & 96161 – When can Allergists use them?
医疗保险非常具体的文档使用nts that you’ll want to become familiar with and include in your patient notes.… CPT 96160 CPT code 96160 allows allergists to get reimbursed when they make use of certain standardized asthma assessment instruments. Specifically, CPT code 96160 describes…
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HOD Q3 Update
This legislation would require the FAA to review the mandatory contents of airline Emergency Medical Kits (EMK) at least every… The College’s House of Delegates (HOD), led by Speaker M. Razi Rafeeq, MD, FACAAI, continues to keep the allergy advocates involved throughout the country.…
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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… 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,…
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PCM codes – how and when to use them
The four PCM codes are intended to reimburse physicians for the additional work they do caring for high risk, complex… The Advocacy Council has received several inquiries regarding the proper use of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes 99424, 99425, 99426, and 99427 describing Principal…
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Watch our recorded webinar on Remote Patient Monitoring
This webinar discusses Remote Physiologic Monitoring (RPM) and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) and how can they work for allergy… This webinar discusses Remote Physiologic Monitoring (RPM) and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) and how can they work for allergy practices.…
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Remote Therapeutic Monitoring – New revenue for allergists?
On Jan.1, 2022, Medicare will begin paying for remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) services. RTM services allow for nonphysiologic data to be collected. Data can be self-reported by the patient, as well as transmitted automatically by a device. One of the new RTM…
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I’ve been honored to serve as president
Membership continues to grow, and this year we surveyed our members to find out how the College is doing in… As my presidential year comes to a close at the Annual Scientific Meeting, I am honored to have served in this role, and I’m…
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College Advantage: Fall 2022
The College's digital campaign, It's "Time for an Allergist," reaches primary care physicians to encourage referrals.… The College's digital campaign, It's "Time for an Allergist," reaches primary care physicians to encourage referrals.…
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Earn CME via Annals
This a busy time for recent graduates and it’s hard to stay on top of current literature. The Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology offers a year-long CME activity as a series of review articles. The articles require a brief self-assessment and…
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Annual Meeting sessions for FITS
Join us in Louisville, KY for the 2022 Annual Meeting Nov. 10 - 14! The International Food Allergy Symposium will launch the meeting’s outstanding educational program. We look forward to learning about “Advancing Allergy & Immunology Care” through presentations and sessions highlighting the latest…
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95004 – Medicare billing and coding guidance
Billing requirements may vary by payer, so allergists should consult with the payer to determine their billing and coding… Need information on Medicare billing and coding for percutaneous tests CPT 95004? We’ve got you covered! CPT 95004: (Percutaneous tests (scratch, puncture, prick) with allergenic…
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Information blocking requirements apply to full scope of EHI
The Advocacy Council previously informed members that, beginning on April 5, 2021, health care providers (including allergy practices) must comply with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology’s (ONC’s) requirements governing the prohibition against information blocking. Beginning October 6…
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ACAAI practice manager membership
We are offering free one-year College membership to practice managers and administrators. To take advantage of this benefit, managers must… We’re building off last year’s success and once again are offering free one-year College membership to practice managers and administrators. To take advantage of…
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Get an autumn boost
As people look for relief, now is a great time to promote your services as an allergist. Download our fall… Halloween can be challenging for kids and teens with allergies and asthma. Fall also is a peak time for seasonal allergies in general. As…
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COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, September 22, 2022
A new study found the bivalent Omicron booster triggered a strong antibody response against the Omicron variant after 28… A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine found the bivalent Omicron booster triggered a strong antibody response against the Omicron variant after…
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Fall Article Templates
in营销& Patient Materials| Resource Type:ZIPCustomize these articles to distribute to local media, upload to your website or newsletter, or use in an informational flyer… Customize these articles to distribute to local media, upload to your website or newsletter, or use in an informational flyer for patients. All include tips…
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