Technology Project Manager

This position is responsible for maintaining information technology strategies by managing projects associated to and in the Technology Operations and Digital Solutions department. The Technology Project Manager will also plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up projects and tasks in AACE project management…

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Takeda Announces Recall of NATPARA (parathyroid hormone) for Injection

Pharmaceutical company Takeda has announced the recall of the its parathyroid hormone for injection, NATPRA. Read the announcement HERE. more

Background and Attributes of AACE Officers and Board Members

The AACE Nominating Committee will be looking at the following attributes during the evaluation and selection of candidates for membership on the Board of Directors. Bylaws Requirements: Engaged membership - All Board of Directors, except for the Fellow-in-Training Board Rep, are required to be an AACE member in good standing for three (3) consecutive years prior to taking office, and at the highest membership tier as determined by the Board of Directors for one (1) year prior to taking office and remain at the highest membership tier for the duration of their term on the Board.… more

Duties and Responsibilities for Officers & Board Members

President – The President serves as Chair, leads the Board and serves as the principal spokesperson for AACE. President Elect – In the absence or disability of the President, the President Elect will perform the duties of the President and such duties as the Board may prescribe. Treasurer – The Treasurer oversees the collection and retention of all funds due or accepted by the Association, expends funds under the direction of the Board, submits to the Board an annual financial report, arranges for an audit of the financial records and… more

Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC) Registry Consortium

The Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC) Registry Consortium* is partnering with the American Thyroid Association® (ATA) to create a registry (list) of adult (18 years of age and older) cases of MTC diagnosed in the United States in order to characterize their medical histories and possible risk factors, including history of treatment with long-acting GLP-1 RAs from January 1, 2010 to present (the MTC Registry). more

Governing Documents

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Bylaws from August 15, 2022 - Current The following constitute the Bylaws of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, Inc., a 501(c)(6) corporation, incorporated under the laws of the state of Florida, organized to enhance the abilities of physicians specializing in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism, to provide the highest quality of patient care. READ MORE American College of… more

How to Capture Virtual Check-Ins Appropriately

As of January 1, 2019, Medicare will pay separately for a newly defined type of physicians' service termed as, “Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in…" The HCPCs code is G2012 and is defined as, “Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related E/M service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to an E/M service or procedure within the next 24 hours or… more

CMS Releases Final 2020 Physician Fee Schedule - 16% Increase for Endocrinology

The Physician Fee Schedule for CY 2021 includes an an overall 16 percent increase in E/M codes for Endocrinology – the most of any specialty. A record number of AACE members responded to an AACE “Action Alert” and sent comments to CMS in September in support of the higher valuations – thank you! Unfortunately CMS did NOT place FNA codes on the “potentially mis-valued” list, closing the door to a process to increase these codes, which were substantially reduced this year. The final CY 2020 Physician Fee Schedule includes the following positive changes for E/M services starting January 1,… more

Now Available Online: Updated Bariatric Surgery Guidelines for 2019

Published online in advance of publication in Endocrine Practice, AACE has released updated guidelines for the perioperative nutrition, metabolic and nonsurgical support of patients undergoing bariatric procedures. These updated guidelines are based on an increased number of the best available scientific studies to guide physicians in the clinical care of patients with obesity who undergo surgical and nonsurgical bariatric procedures. Stay tuned later this month for updated guidelines on the identification, screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a range of… more

‘Up To Here’ campaign urges Americans to seek treatment for undiagnosed thyroid disease

More than 1 in 10 Americans will develop a thyroid disease during their lifetime, yet many of those affected are unaware of their condition < > JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (January 13, 2020) – To coincide with Thyroid Awareness Month, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) launched the Up To Here campaign on Monday to raise awareness of thyroid diseases and to help Americans recognize symptoms, risk factors and the need to seek treatment. More than 10% of Americans will develop a thyroid disease during their lives, yet many of those affected remain… more