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Kealab R.
Joanna has watched her son, Kealeb, grow from a toddler using a kid's dinosaur mask for nebulizer treatments to a strong athlete scoring points for the Lakesid…
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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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Ethan W.
Lisa W.'s family was on a fall vacation when her son, Ethan, started having trouble breathing. "It was our first night in a hotel room where it was clear there…
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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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Ben D.
For a long time, Ben and his parents did not know what was wrong with him, why he couldn't keep up with the other 10-year-olds in his class, and his gym teache…
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Taylor H.
Taylor is an outgoing and active 7-year-old who enjoys playing ball, cheerleading and dancing, and will soon be earning her purple belt in karate. But until th…
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Cameron L.
Going to Washington, D.C., to watch Congress in action is something many 9-year-olds would find exciting. When Cameron has visited Washington, he went not as a…
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Doug L.
Asthma and allergies used to slow down 54-year-old cyclist Doug. He would limit his rides depending on weather or if he felt the onset of an attack. Several cl…
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Fran H.
Fran is in control of her allergies, but that wasn't always the case.Five years ago Fran developed a chronic cough that wouldn't respond to treatment and stump…
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Gerri R.
It took Gerri 27 years to find relief.Despite suffering severe allergies since birth, Gerri never thought to visit an allergist. She figured her only remedy wa…
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Jonathon M.
There's no place Jonathon M. would rather be than on the soccer field. The 10-year-old "sleeps, eats and drinks soccer," according to his mom, Carol.But Jonath…
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Josh C.
Josh is a typical 12-year-old who likes to play basketball and video games and swim in the summer. If you saw him today, it may come as a surprise that just a …
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Karen H.
After 17 years in her current job, Karen is transitioning into an exciting new position thanks in part to the confidence and energy she gained when she found r…
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Recommendations on the use of face masks to reduce COVID-19 transmission
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, and recommendations and requirements about face coverings continue to evolve, we know some patients with asthma have questi…
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College raises concerns about direct-to-consumer food allergy tests
Recently, it has come to the College’s attention that Quest Direct is now offering various direct-to-consumer food allergy panel… Recently, it has come to the College’s attention that Quest Direct is now offering various direct-to-consumer food allergy panel tests. We have sent a letter…
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Top 10 tips to make your practice more efficient
With declining reimbursement and rising costs, efficiency is more important than ever for allergy practices.… With declining reimbursement and rising costs, efficiency is more important than ever for allergy practices. College Practice Management Committee members offer these top tips for improving efficiency. You’ll find…
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Keeping up with compounding
At the FDA Annual Compounding Listening Session, a number of compounding topics were discussed, such as marketing of IV rehydration… Leadership of the ACAAI Advocacy Council attended this year’s FDA Annual Compounding Listening Session last week to continue to keep up with the topic…
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AllergyTalk: Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis Miniseries Podcasts
This three-episode miniseries of podcasts will 1) review racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic disparities related to atopic dermatitis; 2) describe… This three-episode miniseries of podcasts will 1) review racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic disparities related to atopic dermatitis; 2) describe the influence of skin color…
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ACAAI Letter to CEO of Quest Diagnostics
It has come to our attention that Quest Direct is now offering various food allergy panel tests.… It has come to our attention that Quest Direct is now offering various food allergy panel tests.…
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Need 2020 MIPS flexibility?
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced physicians have the option to opt-out completely or partially from the… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced physicians have the option to opt-out completely or partially from the 2020 Merit-based Incentive Payment System…
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Apply for MIPS COVID-19 Exceptions
Are you required to participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) in 2021? If so, you can opt out and avoid a potential 9% penalty by completing an Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception application due to COVID-19. Applications are now open…
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Relief from MIPS penalties
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will exempt MIPS-eligible clinicians (EC) from up to a 9% negative payment adjustment for the 2020 reporting year (2022 payment year). The Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances…
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2020 MIPS exemptions for COVID-19, hurricanes and wildfires
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has enabled practices to completely opt out of MIPS for 2020 due to difficulties resulting from COVID-19, hurricanes and wildfires. Extreme and uncontrollable circumstances exceptions are available for all of these emergencies, enabling practices to…
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2020 MIPS cost category to be reweighted to zero
Did you or your practice participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) in 2020? If so, read on. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced the 2020 performance year MIPS Cost category will be automatically reweighted to 0% of the final score…
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Summer Article Templates
inMarketing & Patient Materials| Resource Type:ZIP定制这些文章分发给当地我dia, 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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Improving Access to Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis in Minority and Underserved Populations
This episode will describe best practices for addressing disparities in care for patients with atopic dermatitis and how to implement… This podcast is supported by Pfizer. The third episode of the Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis miniseries will describe best practices for addressing disparities in…
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The Influence of Skin of Color in Diagnosing and Managing Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
This episode will describe the influence of skin color in diagnosing and managing patients with atopic dermatitis.… This podcast is supported by Pfizer. The second episode of the Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis miniseries will describe the influence of skin color in diagnosing and managing…
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Current Evidence for Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis
This episode will review racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic disparities related to atopic dermatitis.… This podcast is supported by Pfizer. The first episode of the Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis miniseries will review racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic disparities related to atopic dermatitis. The miniseries…
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The AMA celebrates 175 years
The AMA celebrates 175 years of service to the medical community this year, and the College has had a long-standing… This week, College representatives are attending the Annual Meeting of the AMA’s House of Delegates. The AMA celebrates 175 years of service to the…
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June’s issue of Annals focuses on allergens
在一个富有洞察力的评论从一个世界领先ers in this field, you will get a full update on… Summer is nearly upon us. This month the focus of Annals is on allergens, which are critically important to our practices. I think you…
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Biologic Therapies in Your Practice
| Resource Type:URLExplore the phenotypes/endotypes for biologics, targets in use of biologics, and using biologics for asthma and dermatologic diseases in these… Explore the phenotypes/endotypes for biologics, targets in use of biologics, and using biologics for asthma and dermatologic diseases in these sessions from the 2018 Meeting…
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Biologic Medications - A Whole New World
| Resource Type:URLReview the appropriate use of biologics to treat asthma and chronic sinusitis with nasal polyposis.… Review the appropriate use of biologics to treat asthma and chronic sinusitis with nasal polyposis.…
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COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, May 23, 2022
The CDC now recommends that children between the ages of 5 and 11 receive a COVID-19 booster shot. This recommendation comes after the FDA authorized a booster dose for this age group. Studies suggest that you can be infected with COVID-19 ‘at…
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2017 Medscape Allergist Compensation Report
| Resource Type:URLThis article analyzes 2016 data from the Medscape Allergist Compensation report, so you can see how you stack up against… This article analyzes 2016 data from the Medscape Allergist Compensation report, so you can see how you stack up against other allergists.…
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