The Joint Council of Allergy &Immunology was established in May, 1975, as the socio-economic/political advocate of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma &Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. JCAAI's purpose is to provide a mechanism for keeping allergists/immunologists abreast of the critical socio-economic issues which impact upon their practices. The JCAAI represents allergy/immunology in federal and state regulatory and governmental agencies, the Congress, in areas of reimbursement, and in other socio-economic areas where appropriate. JCAAI serves as a single voice in these areas representing the specialty of allergy/immunology.

The JCAAI represents approximately 4200 allergists.