Business of Medicine
Under My Skin
Swiss freedom, hidden witnesses, and beer
Skin is interesting, but the people inside it are often even more so.
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Residents getting unprecedented attention from employers
Survey shows that “the search for newly trained physicians is on the verge of becoming a feeding frenzy.”
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Docs, insurers condemn latest ‘repeal and replace’ plan
The GOP faces a tough road for passing the Graham-Cassidy proposal.
From the Journals
Smoking linked to increased psoriasis risk
South Korean study shows “positive correlation between the amount and/or duration of smoking and the occurrence of psoriasis.”
Cold Iron Truth
Should you sell your dermatology practice?
There are advantages – and obvious disadvantages – to selling your dermatology practice to a large firm, Dr. Coldiron says.
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CMS alerts physicians of payment reductions for PQRS noncompliance
Some doctors will see their payments reduced by 2%.
The Optimized Doctor
How to give a talk
Preparation, brainstorming about content you want to cover, and choosing the right visuals are among the fundamentals to giving a good talk.
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DACA program in limbo after White House attitude changes
The fate of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program remains uncertain after an unexpected change of tune by President Donald J....
Managing Your Practice
Do you answer patient emails?
Despite the lack of consensus on the issue, establishing guidelines on email communications with patients in our practice is a good idea,...
Opinion
The Inflection Point
The future belongs to the nimble.
Latest News
Doctors testify on health insurance stabilization
Support for innovation waivers and low cost, catastrophic plans high on list of reforms.