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MedPAC: Ditch meaningful use, patient measures under MIPS
WASHINGTON – Population-level outcomes measures are the key focus of a proposed program to replace Medicare’s new MIPS program.
From the Journals
Parents taking photos of kids’ lesions for telederm diagnosis looks promising
Concordance of teledermatology and in-person diagnoses was high.
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Medicare pay cut may loom in wake of tax bill passage
Could revoking the individual mandate trigger lower Medicare reimbursement?
Original Research
Student Loan Burden and Its Impact on Career Decisions in Dermatology
Dermatology departments in the United States face difficulties in recruiting dermatologists to academic positions, raising concerns for the future...
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CMS looking to evolve QPP to measure outcomes, not processes
Ms. Verma wrapped her thoughts on value and quality in her broader vision for CMS as one of patient empowerment.
Original Research
Direct and Indirect Patient Costs of Dermatology Clinic Visits and Their Impact on Access to Care and Provider Preference
The direct and indirect costs of dermatology clinic visits are infrequently quantified. Indirect costs, such as the time spent traveling to and...
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The h-Index for Associate and Full Professors of Dermatology in the United States: An Epidemiologic Study of Scholastic Production
Promotion in academic dermatology requires evidence of scholastic production. The h-index is a bibliometric measure that combines both volume and...
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Diversity in the Dermatology Workforce: 2017 Status Update
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5 big ways the tax bill could affect health policy
One proposed change could disproportionately effect young physicians.
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Drug prices a key focus of Senate HELP examination of Azar nomination
ACA reform, the opioid crisis, contraception coverage, and EHR burdens also were discussed.
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HealthCare.gov seeing more action this fall
30% more plans selected so far, compared with last year’s open enrollment.