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Celebrating Over 75 Years Of Service
The American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA) represents over 2,700 Board-certified otolaryngologists and health care providers. Otolaryngology, frequently referred to as Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), uniquely combines medical and surgical expertise to care for patients with a variety of conditions affecting the ears, nose, and throat, as well as commonly related conditions. AAOA members devote part of their practice to the diagnosis and treatment of allergic disease. The AAOA actively supports its membership through education, research, and advocacy in the care of allergic patients.
“Dedicated to enhancing knowledge and skill in the care of the allergic patient.”
ADVOCACY UPDATES
USP General Chapter <797> Pharmaceutical Compounding – Sterile Preparations
Latest Updates on USP <797> On September 23, 2019, the United States Pharmacopeia has announced that,…
What you need to comply with the pending USP General Chapter <797> Pharmaceutical Compounding — Sterile Preparations
3 key compliance criteria While the implementation date of the new USP General Chapter <797>…
2019 AAOA Advanced Course in Allergy & immunology Optional USP 797 Compliance Workshop
Cost: $125 for AAOA members and $300 for non-members* in addition to AAOA Advanced Course registration…
Changes in MACRA
Before the close of 2017, all physicians must take action to avoid the 4 percent cut that will be assessed in 2019 for not participating in the new Quality Payment Program (QPP) authorized by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). Read More
CMS Announces Changes in MACRA Implementation Timeline. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced major changes to the implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Re-authorization (MACRA).
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Upcoming Dates
EDUCATION
2019 New Orleans was an outstanding success? With over 500 participants, our AAOA members left New Orleans re-energized, re-freshed, and re-engaged. The program offered something for everyone — from cutting edge clinical content to every day how to’s for practice management efficiencies. Read More
IFAR
IFAR Impact Factor: 2.454
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Changes in Managing Practices
Live and Online CME
2020 Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology
July 9-11 | Orlando, FL
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2020 AAOA Annual Meeting
October 23-25| Scottsdale, AZ
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2020 Advanced Course in Allergy & Immunology
December 9-12 | Vail, CO
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AAOA Clinical Insights
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NEW!!! USP 797 Online Module
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PRACTICE RESOURCES
The American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA) Practice Resource Tool Kit is intended as a guide to help AAOA members integrate allergy into their otolaryngology practice and to continually improve on this integration as new information, regulations, and resources become available.
PATIENT CORNER
Heading to college is an exciting time. What are the best ways for students to avoid exacerbation of their symptoms as they enter the hallowed halls of higher learning?
News and Updates
First Drug for Treatment of Peanut Allergy for Children is Approved by FDA
“Peanut allergy affects approximately 1 million children in the U.S. and only 1 out of…
Revised CPT Code for 2020
The following revisions and additions to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ® American Medical Association) codes related…
The MIPS Update from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The MIPS 2019 Data Submission Period is Now Open MIPS Eligible Clinicians Can Start Submitting…