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From the desk of the EMD: Impact of COVID-19 on U.S. physicians
The College has surveyed allergists twice since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. I don’t need to tell you that the vast majority of you have been impacted in economic and other ways. I thought it would be interesting to examine how…
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Catch up on the studies you’ve missed
There never seems to be enough time to read all the latest scientific literature on allergy and asthma. Get a recap of the most important, recent clinically-focused allergy/immunology literature at the College’s Annual Literature Review taking place during our virtual Annual…
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Adverse impact of psychological stress on mast cell function and the whole-body physiological consequences of chronic excessive stress
No one needs to wonder whether we have all become more stressed, more anxious, and even more depressed in the past six months amid the worst pandemic in over 100 years. Fear of infection with the possibility of illness is accompanied by frustrations and…
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October is Eczema Awareness Month
October is Eczema Awareness Month and the College has many resources on this common condition. Check out our materials geared toward allergists and information you can share with patients. The Atopic Dermatitis eYardstick is an excellent resource to assist patients who have continuing eczema…
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The College’s Annual Meeting goes virtual!
“The incredible thing about the technology is that you feel like you’re actually present in another place with other people.… “The incredible thing about the technology is that you feel like you’re actually present in another place with other people. People who try it, say…
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Enjoy live Annual Meeting sessions
Harold Miller, keynote speaker The College’s 2020 Annual Meeting may be virtual, but you won’t miss out on live sessions.… Harold Miller, keynote speakerThe College’s 2020 Annual Meeting may be virtual, but you won’t miss out on live sessions. From plenaries and the FIT program…
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卓越的专家
The College continues its tradition of featuring named lectures at this year’s virtual Annual Scientific Meeting. These speakers embody the high standards and achievements of the physicians for whom the lectures are named. Watch and listen live to two prestigious lectures during the…
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卓越的专家at Annual Meeting
The College continues its tradition of featuring named lectures at this year’s virtual Annual Scientific Meeting. These speakers embody the high standards and achievements of the physicians for whom the lectures are named. Watch and listen live to two prestigious lectures during the…
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Plenaries are a lineup of distinguished experts
Start your days with dynamic plenaries during the virtual ACAAl 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 13 – 15! These live sessions feature a distinguished lineup of experts addressing dynamic issues impacting the allergy/immunology specialty. Add these to your Annual Meeting schedule: Presidential Plenary: The…
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Cheer on your team
The College hasn’t left tradition behind during the virtual Annual Meeting this year. The FIT Bowl is back for its 29th year! Join the fun on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 5:15 pm CT. Just like a popular quiz show, teams answer a…
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Provider Relief Fund deadline extended
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended the deadline to apply for funding from the CARES… The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended the deadline to apply for funding from the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund until…
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CMS announces payment for counseling patients on self-isolation
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) encourages providers to counsel patients to self-isolate at the time patients are tested for… Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) encourages providers to counsel patients to self-isolate at the time patients are tested for COVID-19. COVID-19 counseling services should…
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CIGNA expands telehealth waivers through Dec. 31
The College recently contacted CIGNA Insurance requesting that many of their telehealth coverage policies remain in place for our patients. CIGNA’s… The College recently contacted CIGNA Insurance requesting that many of their telehealth coverage policies remain in place for our patients. CIGNA’s positive response to our request…
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College attends virtual FDA session on compounding
The College coordinated representation by allergy organizations that attended the FDA’s Listening Session on compounding last week. We continue to defend… The College coordinated representation by allergy organizations that attended the FDA’s Listening Session on compounding last week. We continue to defend the allergists’ right to provide…
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Advocacy Council participates in AMA workshop on alternative payment models
3月20日,宣传委员会参与the AMA-sponsored Workshop on Alternative Payment Models (APM). The Advocacy Council’s APM… On March 20, the Advocacy Council participated in the AMA-sponsored Workshop on Alternative Payment Models (APM).The Advocacy Council’s APM sub-committee Chair, Stephen Imbeau, MD, FACAAI;…
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Recovery Audit Contractors (RACS) – What’s new?
In this third and final article in the series, the Advocacy Council addresses the activities of Medicare’s Recovery Audit Contractors… In this third and final article in the series, the Advocacy Council addresses the activities of Medicare’s Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs). RACs conduct post-payment review…
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The “skinny” on narrow networks…
The Advocacy Council continues to hear from practicing allergists about limited (also called narrow or “skinny”) managed care networks. These… The Advocacy Council continues to hear from practicing allergists about limited (also called narrow or “skinny”) managed care networks. These are provider networks, which may…
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Coalition to reform prior authorization requirements
公关宣传委员会认识到巨大的负担ior authorization’s put on allergy practices; one article states as much as 20… The Advocacy Council recognizes the huge burden prior authorization’s put on allergy practices; one article states as much as 20 hours per week is attributed…
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What does Tom Price’s confirmation mean for allergists?
In the early hours of Feb. 10, the United States Senate confirmed Congressman Tom Price (R-GA) as the next Secretary… In the early hours of Feb. 10, the United States Senate confirmed Congressman Tom Price (R-GA) as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services…
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ACA and MACRA – they are not one and the same!
With the recent changes in Congress and the executive branch, it’s a challenge to keep track of the changes to… With the recent changes in Congress and the executive branch, it’s a challenge to keep track of the changes to health care reform. If you…
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