September 24th 2024
By offering a wide range of services, dermatologists can provide a holistic approach to skin health.
How to advocate for the future of dermatology
June 11th 2019Changes are coming that may affect the practice of dermatology, but dermatologists can help to influence that change by participating in key initiatives. In this article, we highlight the three different initiatives you should have on your radar.
Sustaining a socioeconomically inclusive dermatology practice
March 26th 2019Most dermatologists train in a clinical setting that accepts underinsured patients, but only some physicians continue along this path. Elaine Siegfried, M.D. offers her point of view on the pros and cons of working with this population, and discusses how to maintain a socioeconomically inclusive dermatology practice.
Don't ignore these coding changes in 2019
March 5th 2019If you want to get paid promptly in 2019, don't get too comfortable with biopsy codes you've been using for years, says Alexander Miller, M.D., F.A.A.D. Read more from his presentation on coding and office management from the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
RUC ensures physician input on procedure codes
March 5th 2019As an expert on coding and office management, Mark D. Kaufmann, M.D., explained important role the AMA's Specialty Society Relative Value Update Committee (RUC) plays in code valuation during his presentation at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
In-office Rx dispensing fills care gap
February 25th 2019Although prescribers who provide in-office dispensing must satisfy applicable state and other requirements, a recent ruling against Allergan's attempt to shut down Prescriber's Choice appears to pave the way for expansion of these services, according to Wm. Philip Werschler, M.D.
New solutions to dermatology nurse practitioners' biggest challenges
February 11th 2019Dermatology nurse practitioners (NPs) faced pressing challenges in 2018, including a misperception of their role and scope of practice and a lack of established competencies needed in the specialty. According to one expert, many of these issues will be remedied in 2019. Participate in this forum.
Digital tools impact daily dermatology practice
January 7th 2019Robot dermatologists aren’t yet seeing patients for routine care, but artificial intelligence (AI) and other technology tools are growing in popularity throughout the industry. Learn more about how these advances in technology are impacting practices.