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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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Adam S.
Beth S. was at her wits' end trying to bring relief to her son, Adam, when he was a baby with a persistent itchy, red rash and frequent skin infections. "The p…
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Brooke C.
Brooke C. would be an inspiration even if she didn't have asthma. At age 30, the mother of three decided to start running. What began as an urge to just get ou…
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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.
很长一段时间,本和他的父母并不知道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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What data has been reported about you?
This is a memorandum from Medicare that may be of interest to you. Note that if you wish to challenge… This is a memorandum from Medicare that may be of interest to you. Note that if you wish to challenge data, it probably should be…
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What has the Advocacy Council been doing for you?
On behalf of allergists, the Advocacy Council of ACAAI (formerly JCAAI) has recently identified three issues we thought were important… On behalf of allergists, the Advocacy Council of ACAAI (formerly JCAAI) has recently identified three issues we thought were important enough to comment on and…
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What is clinical remission in asthma anyway?
We always talk about asthma control. Many of us still use the “Rules of Two” in determining if our asthma… Maybe this column should be an editorial in Annals. But since I have this platform, I will use it to give my thoughts and…
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2023 cuts in reimbursement – we advocate against them
These looming cuts are the result of several policies that have a combined effect of reducing Medicare payments by as… Health care providers could be facing a significant reduction to Medicare payments if Congress fails to pass legislation to avert these decreases by the…
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COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, June 23, 2022
A pediatrics study has revealed low vaccine efficacy towards the COVID-19 Omicron variant in teens with two vaccine doses, as… Research released indicates that new Omicron subvariants, “BA.4” and “BA.5”, are not impacted by antibodies in patients who have had previous COVID-19 cases, as…
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COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, June 16, 2022
The FDA’s Advisory Committee recommended the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 years old… The FDA’s Advisory Committee recommended the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 years old. The FDA also found that Pfizer COVID vaccine appears to…
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Allied Health Professional
Allied health professionals play an integral role within the specialty and are important members of the College. Apply Now Membership… Allied health professionals play an integral role within the specialty and are important members of the College. Apply Now Membership BenefitsStay current with rapid advances…
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Taking action on A/I priorities
The College sent a letter to Quest Direct stating the company should reconsider offering direct-to-consumer food allergy panel tests because… The College is always working to keep on top of legislative activities, government regulations, corporate actions and other issues that affect practicing allergists. We’re…
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2022 MIPS changes are here
The MIPS program comprises the cost, quality, improvement activities (IA), and Promoting Interoperability (PI) performance categories.… It’s a new year, and that means a new set of policies for the traditional Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program. As a reminder, the traditional MIPS program…
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2022 RVUs and Medicare physician fee schedule effective now
The College’s Advocacy Council, along with other organizations, has been successful in advocating for legislation to alter Medicare physician payment cuts scheduled to begin Jan. 1. The legislation required a recalculation of allergy reimbursements. The Advocacy Council developed a spreadsheet that compares 2022…
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COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, June 2, 2022
Data suggests that Omicron sub-variants are more immune-resistant than the original Omicron strain, possibly making retooled vaccines outdated by the… Data suggests that Omicron sub-variants are more immune-resistant than the original Omicron strain, possibly making retooled vaccines outdated by the time they are available…
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Promote your practice this summer
As people look for relief from their symptoms, now is a great time to promote your services as an… Summer allergy season is here. As people look for relief from their symptoms, now is a great time to promote your services as an allergist.…
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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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