Volume 13 - Issue 3 - March 2005
Column
Practice Pearls
09/04/2008
L et’s say that just over a year ago you recruited a physician to relocate and join your practice. Finally, you have someone to help carry the load and to help you reach the profit potential your practice was ready for. This new welcome...
L et’s say that just over a year ago you recruited a physician to relocate and join your practice. Finally, you have someone to help carry the load and to help you reach the profit potential your practice was ready for. This new welcome...
L et’s say that just over a...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Chief Medical Editor Message
09/04/2008
D rug safety seems to be in the news a lot lately — too much probably. As far as I can tell, no drug is safe. All drugs are toxic, at least to some degree. Common antibiotics can cause life-threatening allergic reactions, aspirin is far from...
D rug safety seems to be in the news a lot lately — too much probably. As far as I can tell, no drug is safe. All drugs are toxic, at least to some degree. Common antibiotics can cause life-threatening allergic reactions, aspirin is far from...
D rug safety seems to be in the...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Chief Medical Editor Message
09/04/2008
T wo much-needed and often-prescribed medications for treating atopic dermatitis may now be required to carry the heavy weight of a “black box” warning. Pimecrolimus (Elidel) and tacrolimus (Protopic), both topical calcineurin inhibitors...
T wo much-needed and often-prescribed medications for treating atopic dermatitis may now be required to carry the heavy weight of a “black box” warning. Pimecrolimus (Elidel) and tacrolimus (Protopic), both topical calcineurin inhibitors...
T wo much-needed and...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Legal Ease
09/04/2008
H ow can you protect yourself against claims of fraud and abuse? Are you engaging in fraudulent behavior and you don’t even know it? What constitutes a false claim? Everyone is against fraud and abuse in the provision of medical care, but...
H ow can you protect yourself against claims of fraud and abuse? Are you engaging in fraudulent behavior and you don’t even know it? What constitutes a false claim? Everyone is against fraud and abuse in the provision of medical care, but...
H ow can you protect yourself...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
T en years ago, the healthcare industry prognosticators projected that electronic medical records (EMRs) would be widespread by now and that the cumbersome, bulky and inefficient paper chart would have gone the way of the dinosaurs as...
T en years ago, the healthcare industry prognosticators projected that electronic medical records (EMRs) would be widespread by now and that the cumbersome, bulky and inefficient paper chart would have gone the way of the dinosaurs as...
T en years ago, the healthcare...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
I sotretinoin must feel like a wounded prizefighter taking body blows and struggling to stay on his feet. This “champion” acne medication, that has literally changed the lives of thousands of acne sufferers, has come under fire again and...
I sotretinoin must feel like a wounded prizefighter taking body blows and struggling to stay on his feet. This “champion” acne medication, that has literally changed the lives of thousands of acne sufferers, has come under fire again and...
I sotretinoin must feel like a...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
T he topical application of 5-amino-levulinic acid (ALA) and exposure to a variety of lasers and light sources and photodynamic therapy (PDT), has become a very popular dermatologic procedure for a variety of clinical concerns affecting our...
T he topical application of 5-amino-levulinic acid (ALA) and exposure to a variety of lasers and light sources and photodynamic therapy (PDT), has become a very popular dermatologic procedure for a variety of clinical concerns affecting our...
T he topical application of...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Department
Derm Dx
09/04/2008
A 45-year-old Caucasian woman presented to the dermatology clinic complaining of a facial rash and knuckle lesions.
A 45-year-old Caucasian woman presented to the dermatology clinic complaining of a facial rash and knuckle lesions.
A 45-year-old Caucasian woman...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Coding and Billing
09/04/2008
I f your practice is like most dermatology practices, Medicare represents a significant portion of your insurance revenues. I personally maintain that Medicare is the easiest carrier to work with for several reasons. For one, their computer...
I f your practice is like most dermatology practices, Medicare represents a significant portion of your insurance revenues. I personally maintain that Medicare is the easiest carrier to work with for several reasons. For one, their computer...
I f your practice is like most...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Allergen Focus
09/04/2008
T he thin-layer rapid use epicutaneous (T.R.U.E.) Test of 23 common allergens is a valuable, first-line screening tool used by many dermatologists. Although the test focuses on common allergens, frequent questions have arisen from colleagues...
T he thin-layer rapid use epicutaneous (T.R.U.E.) Test of 23 common allergens is a valuable, first-line screening tool used by many dermatologists. Although the test focuses on common allergens, frequent questions have arisen from colleagues...
T he thin-layer rapid use...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
