Practice Management

Betsy Wernli, M.D., board-certified dermatologist and president of Forefront Dermatology, shares the unique ways that her practice has adapted care during the pandemic.

Read one New York physician's insights on practice survival and patient care during the pandemic.

The coronavirus has created a challenging environment for all dermatology practices. Todd Petersen, CEO of VitalSkin Dermatology, discusses how to make the most of a bad situation by using telemedicine, making plans to reopen and performing a strategic review of your practice. 

Taking the time to analyze and benchmark your practice can help you both position it for sale and find the right buyer.

In this article, Todd Petersen, CEO of VitalSkin Dermatology, discusses how to protect your practice from financial impropriety in its various forms.

Todd Petersen, CEO of VitalSkin Dermatology, offers more insight into the legal and financial implications of selling your dermatology practice. In this article, he explains various types of sales structures and highlights tax considerations to keep in mind.

Mounting revenue pressure requires dermatology practices to reconsider their approach to Medicare MIPS involvement and health insurance contracting strategies, says this expert.

Todd Petersen, CEO of VitalSkin Dermatology, knows that selling a practice can be intimidating, and offers pearls to guide you through the process.

Crown Laboratories has announced business division restructuring to establish themselves in the global skin care and dermatology market.

An expert weighs in on the factors driving a growing number of dermatologists to sell their practices.

What actions should a medical practice take to protect itself from a data breach? This expert weighs in.

Eli Lilly has announced its plan to acquire Dermira, a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in developing drugs to treat a variety of skin conditions, according to a recent press release published January 10, 2010.

Leo Pharma A/S and Portal Instruments are now collaborating on a new needle-free handheld jet injector for patients that self-administer medicines for cutaneous diseases and ailments. 

Managing an aesthetic or medical practice can be scary. Get tips and tricks from a seasoned pro who practices with 14 other dermatologists and nearly 100 staff members.

Expert advice on how to get patients to review your practice and (importantly) put it in a positive light.

Changes in government medical billing and coding for dermatologists and other physicians is scheduled to begin January 2021. 

The initial cosmetic consultation with a new patient should inspire with possibilities rather than overwhelm with details. That's according to Dr. Mary Lupo who offers several tips for making the most of your cosmetic consults.

Dr. Day presents her best tips on approaching social media channels as a tool to engage with potential patients, knowing your audience and sharing the latest science and trends in dermatology. 

The Prior Authorizations process creates inconsistent application, physician dissatisfaction and opportunity for life-threatening adverse events for patients.

Could telemedicine prove to be a plastic surgery provider and patient pleaser after all? Dr. John F. Nigriny talks real-time continuity of care.

Marketing expert Justin Knott explains how to grow your Instagram following as part of a successful digital practice marketing strategy.

Dr. Gregory Buford believes success on social media means cutting through the clutter by combining key personality traits and posting the right mix.

When you're planning marketing tactics for your practice, focus on communication, expert advises. More insights in this article.

Of the millions of apps available, it only takes a few to improve your practice and your life, says Daniel Mark Siegel, M.D. Find out what they are in this article.

Expert Galen Perdikis, M.D., offers insights to improve communication, culture and safety in your practice.

The ultimate test: Have you listened to how your staff handles incoming phone calls lately?

The good news for the specialty is practice model options are aplenty and there’s something for every dermatologist. Betsy Wernli, M.D., discussed factors behind dermatologists opting out of solo practice and misperceptions around various practice models Saturday at the Summer meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Betsy Wernli, M.D., president, Forefront Dermatology, offers insights into pros and cons of various practice model options.

For many dermatologists, the idea of starting a practice may seem daunting. Learn from Terrence Keaney, M.D., FAAD, as he offers five things he's learned from opening his practice in 2017.