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Working to Improve Adult Immunizations in Diabetes Patients Through a Multi-year National Quality Improvement Collaborative

Background AACE has been named one of seven subspecialty societies to participate in a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-funded grant project led and coordinated through the Council for Medical Specialty Societies to help increase COVID-19, influenza, and routine vaccinations in high-risk adults with chronic medical conditions. During the Covid-19 pandemic as in past influenza seasons, morbidity and mortality were higher in persons with chronic medical conditions. Vaccination reduces hospitalizations and deaths related to vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccination of… more

AACE Community Perks

As your global, inclusive community with thousands of endocrine-focused clinical members, affiliates, and partners, our mission is elevating the practice of clinical endocrinology to improve global health. We offer a vital hub of knowledge and experience in clinical endocrinology, including a variety of educational resources for endocrinologists, all members of the endocrine care team, and patients. Below we’ve listed our most popular resources for you to take advantage of. Join the AACE Community!  … more

Federal Policy Update - May 2022

By: Julius W. Hobson, Jr. Rules & Other Items Under OIRA Review The following proposed rules were submitted to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for review.
  • CY 2023 Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Medicare Part B.  The review period usually lasts about 60 days. CMS has a history of releasing the Physician Fee Schedule around the July 4th holiday (CMS: 4-20-2022).
  • CY 2023 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update and Home Infusion Therapy…
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Announcing our 2022 Awards, MACE and FACE recipients

Congratulations to our 2022 Awards, MACE and FACE recipients. All recipients were honored during our 2022 Annual Meeting. Please join us in celebrating all of the below well-deserving individuals who are helping to advance our mission of elevating clinical endocrinology to improve global health. 2022 AACE Awards View a special section highlighting the 2022 AACE Award winners and read their bios. Frontiers in Science &… more

American College of Endocrinology Amended and Restated Bylaws from May 11, 2022 - Current

The following constitutes the Bylaws of the American College of Endocrinology (the “College”), a 501(c)(3), nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the state of Florida dedicated to promoting the art and science of clinical endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism for the improvement of patient care and public health. CHAPTER I Member Section 1. Membership. The sole member of the College shall be the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), a Florida, not for profit, 501(c)(6) corporation, focused on enhancing the practice… more

Federal Policy Update - June 2022

By: Julius W. Hobson, Jr. CMS--Biosimilars: Interchangeable Products May Increase Patient Access Depending on state pharmacy laws, you may substitute an interchangeable biosimilar product at the pharmacy, much like substituting a generic for a brand-name drug. This helps increase patient access to biologics and may reduce patient costs. Learn more about Interchangeable Biological Products from the FDA. Bookmark FDA’s … more

Help Us Update Our Dyslipidemia Guideline — Deadline July 5

Call for Authors to Update the 2017 AACE Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Dyslipidemia and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Application period is now closed. We're seeking authors and a methodology fellow to update the 2017 AACE Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Dyslipidemia and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease. Authors should be current AACE Community members in good standing, active in practice, and able to commit to 1 to 2 years of development. Task force authors and the methodology fellow will participate in… more

Help Us Develop A Consensus Statement On Acromegaly — Deadline July 26

Call for Chairs, Authors, and a Methodology Fellow to Develop a Consensus Statement on Acromegaly We're seeking chairs, authors, and a methodology fellow to develop a consensus statement on acromegaly. Consensus statements reflect the mission and opinion of AACE and provide expert guidance on specific and timely clinical topics. While referenced and scholarly, consensus statements do not require systematic appraisal of evidence and follow a consistent yet less rigorous and formal development process than AACE clinical practice guidelines.… more