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How Happy Are Dermatologists' Patients?
National accrediting organizations, including the American Board of Dermatology, recognize the importance of patient-centered outcomes and require the collection of patient satisfaction survey data as...
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Three Keys to Successful EHR Implementation
The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, which is part of the economic stimulus package Congress passed in 2009, has made it a financial necessity for healthcare...
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Dermatologic Management of Patients with HIV/AIDS, Part 1: Cutaneous...
The skin is one of the organs most significantly affected by HIV/AIDS, necessitating an understanding of the cutaneous manifestations of the disease among dermatologists.
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Marketing a Dermatology Practice
A detailed marketing strategy that focuses on a specific goal can increase the reach of a practice. Whether the practice is large, small or mid-sized, and regardless of the number of years in business...
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Outsourcing Clinical Trials
It is becoming more common for clinical trials to be conducted outside of the United States and for the subsequently approved medications to be used in the United States.
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A Brave New World: HIPAA Final Rule Utilizes Tiered Penalty Structure for...
Part 2 of this 4-part series about the new HIPAA privacy rules examines the 4-tiered penalty structure outlined in the Final Rule that is used for violations. The tiered penalty structure analyzes...
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The Dermatologist's Board Review
The content of these questions and answers are taken from the Galderma Pre-Board Slide Seminar. The course was most recently held on April 5-7, 2013 at the Hilton DFW Lakes in Grapevine, TX.Read and...
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The Benefits of Cosmeceuticals for Your Practice and Your Patients
Dermatologists are uniquely positioned to offer cosmeceuticals to their patients - but experts advise doing your own research on which lines and products to carry.
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Acne & Rosacea Review
A review of recent news, research and treatment trends related to acne and rosacea, including one study that examines the use of aloe vera gel in combination with tretinoin to reduce skin irritation...
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Isotretinoin Update
A number of recent developments related to the use and distribution of isotretinoin stand to impact the way dermatologists prescribe the powerful acne medication. A recently approved formulation is now...
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Psychodermatology, Bleach Baths for Atopic Dermatitis and More
Tips for utilizing psychodermatology, minimizing discomfort from topical treatments and more.
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Business Associates Under the HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule
On January 17, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the Omnibus Final Rule pursuant to the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act) –...
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Overcoming the Challenges of the New Healthcare Law
This new column from the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) will provide the dermatology physician assistant’s perspective on a variety of health issues. The first column discusses the...
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Recent Cases Establish Need for Defensive Documentation
Litigation filed against two physicians highlight an expanding list of reasons why doctors may face lawsuits.
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Creating the Foundation for Business Development Success
How would you describe the business, operations and marketing plans you have for your practice? Would it be defined as strategic, tactical or a spaghetti strategy? Common vernacular defines the...
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