News Briefs

FDA Approves First Sublingual Immunotherapy Product
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially approved the first sublingual allergy immunotherapy treatment option in the United States. Read more »

AAAAI Launches Advocacy Webpage
Visit the AAAAI's new advocacy webpage for updates on AAAAI advocacy efforts in the field of allergy/immunology. Read more »

Order the 2014 Virtual Annual Meeting, Claim 2014 Annual Meeting Credits
Now that the Annual Meeting is over, continue your access to sessions by purchasing the 2014 Virtual Annual Meeting. Delegates are also urged to claim their 2014 Annual Meeting credits before the deadline on December 31, 2014. Read more »

Practice Parameter Draft Open for Comments Until April 15
A practice parameter draft on rhinosinusitis is open for comments until April 15. Find out how to offer your feedback. Read more »

Reminder: Register Now for AAAAI’s Interactive ICD-10 Coding Webinar
Is your practice ready for the ICD-10 conversion? Attend the AAAAI’s interactive webinar on April 16 featuring coding expert Teresa Thompson. Read more »

PCPI Accepting Comments on Quality Measures for Asthma
The American Medical Association (AMA)-convened Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement® (PCPI®) has launched a public comment period on quality measures for asthma. Take the opportunity to submit comments by April 16. Read more »

Sign Up for the NAIA/JACI Advances in Adult Asthma Webinar
AAAAI members are invited to register for the next session of the AAAAI’s New Allergist/Immunologist Assembly (NAIA) and JACI Advances in Allergy and Immunology webinar series, which takes place on April 24. Read more »

Attend the 2014 Practice Management Workshop and Prepare Your Practice for the Changes Ahead
Chart your course for the changes your allergy practice will see this year and beyond by attending the 2014 Practice Management Workshop this July in Atlanta. Read more »

AAAAI Releases Second Choosing Wisely® List
Read the AAAAI’s second Choosing Wisely list, and watch the press conference in San Diego that introduced it. Read more »

In Memory: Elliot F. Ellis, MD, FAAAAI
Elliot F. Ellis, MD, FAAAAI, who was an AAAAI member since 1962 and served as AAAAI President from 1986 to 1987, passed away recently. Read more »

In Memory: David W. Talmage, MD, FAAAAI
David W. Talmage, MD, FAAAAI, who was an AAAAI member since 1957 and served as AAAAI President from 1965 to 1966, also passed away recently. Read more »

Final Deadline for 2015 Annual Meeting Seminar Proposals is April 28
Now is your last chance to submit seminar proposals for 2015 Annual Meeting sessions. The final deadline for submission is April 28. Read more »

WAO World Allergy Week Taking Place April 7-13
Help the World Allergy Organization (WAO) call for education, preparation, and resources in the treatment and prevention of anaphylaxis. Read more »

View This Month’s Top Jobs in the AAAAI Career Connections Center
Browse the latest allergy/immunology openings from top employers in the AAAAI’s Career Connections Center. Read more »