Business of Medicine
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Some doctors are warming to single-payer medicine
A “youth uprising” in support of a single-payer health care system at this year’s AMA House of Delegates meeting speaks to a cultural shift in the...
Latest News
CMS proposal to level E/M payments raises concerns
Dermatologists and oncologists lose under the proposal, while ob.gyns. could see their payments increased.
Feature
PhRMA spending leads health-sector lobbying efforts
Three other health entities made the lobbying Top 10 for the first half of 2018.
Original Research
Impact of Provider Attire on Patient Satisfaction in an Outpatient Dermatology Clinic
Provider attire has been studied as a potential vector for infectious microorganisms in the medical setting as well as a potential factor in...
Tech Talk
Going Digital With Dermoscopy
Digital dermoscopy refers to the acquisition and storage of digital images from a dermoscopic examination. In this article, we delve into the...
Military Dermatology
Laser Scar Management: Focused and High-Intensity Medical Exchange in Vietnam
Over the last decade, the treatment of traumatic scars with lasers has emerged as a core component of multidisciplinary management. Military...
News
Keeping the doctor-patient relationship at the office
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To tame prescription prices, HHS dips a toe into drug importation stream
Drug prices in the United States have continued to rise and more than 80% of Americans say the government should take action.
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CMS targets Part B drug policy in 2019 regulatory updates
The proposal would cut add-on payments for new drugs.
Cosmeceutical Critique
Five common pitfalls of retailing skin care
Many studies have shown that, although consumers desire a choice when making purchases, they get overwhelmed if they are presented with too many...
Residents’ Corner
Physician Burnout in Dermatology
Physician burnout is a hot topic today, but what is burnout and who is at risk? In the field of dermatology—one with relatively few emergencies...