Business of Medicine
Feature
Looking for lower Medicare drug costs? Ask your pharmacist for the cash price
Under a little-known Medicare rule, seniors can pay a lower cash price for prescriptions instead of using their insurance.
Aesthetic Dermatology
Cryolipolysis leads surge in body sculpting
Deoxycholic acid and laser lipolysis procedures contributed to growth of body contouring.
Commentary
Practice management pearls: Advice from seasoned doctors for residents looking to start a practice
The notion that residency training falls short when it comes to preparing residents and doctors for starting their own practice is a common thread...
Feature
Effects of psoriatic arthritis not just physical
Survey shows impact on patients’ personal lives and their careers.
Video
Peer mentorship, groups help combat burnout in female physicians
NEW YORK – Female physicians are at higher risk of burnout in part because of lingering implicit and unconscious biases in society and the...
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Keeping patients summer safe
It’s time to start counseling on sunscreen, waterborne illness, and mosquito avoidance.
Residents’ Corner
Tattoos: From Ancient Practice to Modern Treatment Dilemma
Tattoos have a long history in the United States and the world. As dermatologists, we often treat patients who regret their tattoos and are...
Under My Skin
Fake medical news: The black salve and the black arts
Three years ago, a frightened, middle-aged woman named Josie came to see me with ugly scarring all over her face.
Residents’ Corner
Establishing Financial Literacy: What Every Resident Needs to Know
Financial literacy is a skill that requires an ongoing investment of time and often is overlooked throughout medical training. Physicians are...
Feature
Drugmakers blamed for blocking generics have cost U.S. billions
By delaying development of generics, drugmakers can maintain their monopolies and keep prices high.
Cold Iron Truth
Melanoma in situ: It’s hard to know what you don’t know
A recently published study that found PAs performed 36% more skin biopsies per melanoma in situ diagnosed argues for closer collaboration to...