COVID-19

A jump in new COVID-19 cases dropped margins and volumes.

An expected rise in COVID-19 cases in combination with other preventable diseases could overwhelm the healthcare system.

The Biden administration will make the additional doses of two COVID-19 vaccines available to combat the Delta variant.

Looking to get your practice ahead of the rest post-COVID-19? These 10 practical practice management tips will help you jump start your practice into the future.

A survey from Tempus shows that the pandemic affected many American’s health care.

At the final part of our Road Map to Recovery webinar recap series, sponsored by Aerolase, our expert panelist answered questions about vaccine mandates, social media marketing, cash balance planning, and more.

In this third part of our webinar recap series, our expert panelists discuss financials involved in the dermatology business and how to navigate debts, profits, taxes, and more.

In the first part of our 3-part recap series of our Roadmap to Recovery webinar, panelists discussed how the dermatology practice changed during COVID-19 and what changes they plan on keeping.

A study found WaterWipes, a baby wipe comprised of 99.9% water and a drop of fruit extract, helped reduce facial pressure injuries (FPI) caused by prolonged wear of personal protective equipment (PPE).

A higher prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in people of color may be contributing to a higher burden of COVID-19 in minority populations. Dermatologists are encouraged to address vitamin D status in patients and recommend supplementation, which might have other health benefits.

Join us in an upcoming webinar sponsored by Aerolase that provides the latest insight on how to grow your practice and profits beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite the increase in availability, many patients still don’t know whether their physician offer telehealth.

A survey found that the pandemic boosted physician burnout and woke many up to their financial precarity.

Psoriasis patients may have a higher risk of contracting COVID-19, according to study results recently presented at AAD VMX 2021.

A survey found a large proportion of dermatologists surveyed said their patients referenced video conferencing as the reason for seeking cosmetic consultation since the start of the pandemic.

Telemedicine flourished among dermatology practices in the wake of COVID-19. But as the world tentatively reopens, questions about connectivity, regulations, and payment will have to be addressed before physicians decide what role virtual visits will play in their practices.

In this month's Legal Eagle column, David J. Goldberg, MD, JD, explores the legality of terminating an employee for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine.

Given the high prevalence of Kawasaki disease during the pandemic, Japanese investigators determined that droplet or contact transmission of pathogens is likely not a major route causing the development of the disease.

An online survey conducted in late-2020 shows what drove vaccine hesitancy.

Increasing reports have surfaced of vaccine recipients experiencing delayed cutaneous side effects after receiving the first dose. Experts assure that while the delayed side effect is uncomfortable, it is temporary and can be treated at home.

A new survey identifies what executives think could be the biggest disruptions in the next year for hospitals and health care groups.

In this month's Legal Eagle column, David Goldberg, MD, JD, explains if you can terminate an employee who's COVID-19 diagnosis has negatively affected your practice and led to substantial financial losses.

CDC advises not to delay shingles vaccination.

In the Moderna coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine trials, 3 participants reported facial or lip swelling after receiving the vaccine. ASDS guidelines state that patients with a history of dermal filler injections should not void vaccinations

In this month's Cosmetic Conundrums column, Dermatology Times Chief Medical Editor Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, shares her tips for using cosmetics under face masks.

George Martin, MD, program director of the 2021 Maui Derm Live and Maui Derm Connect annual conferences being held January 25-29 in Maui, Hawaii, shares his checklist of essential advice for optimizing practice management during the COVID-19 pandemic.

MJH Life Sciences COVID-19 Coalition webinar on Jan. 26 will focus on COVID-19 variants emerging around the globe.

A recent study finds that payer sway in a region hurts not only patient care, but also physician pay.

A retrospective study shows significant differences in the characteristics of patients seen by telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic versus those seen during in-office visits 1 year earlier.

A new guidance from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) has been released regarding side effects from the SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine on dermal fillers.