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Medicare and fairness: Will a new healthcare reform bill address the SGR formula?
December 1st 2009It has become increasingly likely that even if Congress approves some form of healthcare reform this year or early next, it will not include significant reform of the formula on which physician Medicare payments are calculated, which is disappointing news for dermatologists and every physician who serves Medicare patients.
Provectus expands compassionate use for PV-10
November 3rd 2009National report - Provectus Pharmaceuticals has expanded its compassionate use program for PV-10, which is being developed as a therapeutic agent for metastatic melanoma and other cancers, making it available for select cancer patients in the United States, according to a press release.
ASDS recognizes Dr. Neil Sadick for excellence in education
November 3rd 2009Phoenix - The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) presented Neil Sadick, M.D., with the Excellence in Education Award for his "significant commitment time and energy to teach dermatologic surgery and promote the advancement of the specialty," according to Robert Weiss, M.D., president of ASDS.
Cost of living: Plan financial future with long-term inflation in mind
November 1st 2009Political considerations aside, President Obama's fiscal policies are likely to serve eventually as a stimulant to growth in our economy. That's why I believe that it's time to take the likelihood of long-term inflation into account as you plan your financial future.
Payer contracting: Learn effective ways to tip the scales in favor of your practice
November 1st 2009Looking for ways to reverse your dermatology practice's declining reimbursements, but don't know where to start? Try going to the source, or rather, sources - the terms of your payer contracts, that is. This article suggests some key items to seek in your next contract.
Group practice pitfalls: New financial threats demand more protection for your wealth
November 1st 2009If you think medicine is a difficult business today, you are about to face your largest financial challenge ever. There is an approaching confluence of events that could have a significant financial impact on most doctors, unless you do something to protect yourself.
CertifyingEHR: AAD takes lead on dermatology-specific criteria
November 1st 2009Because commercially available EHR systems have largely ignored the needs of dermatology practices, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has taken a lead role in the creation of dermatology-specific EHR certification criteria, sources say.