AAD’s efforts on behalf of solo practice

Dermatologists in solo practice can turn to the AAD as a resource for navigating these challenging times. 

Among the support tools for solo practices: a full range of practice management essential manuals on the AAD's website, www.aad.org, under the AAD store tab, at https://www.aad.org/store/search/default.aspx?catid=3. The Academy website houses information about AAD webinars and webcasts, which provide office managers in solo settings with the information necessary to code correctly and follow changing regulations.

For up-to-date coding information, how to adopt and implement an EHR, compliance strategies and regulatory requirements, go to “practice management resources,” under the academy’s “member tools and benefits” section (https://www.aad.org/member-tools-and-benefits/practice-management-resources).

On the advocacy side, the academy advocates to lessen regulatory requirements for solo practices, such as those imposed to demonstrate the meaningful use of electronic health records, according to an AAD spokesperson.