Practice Management

The problem in the aesthetic marketplace is everyone offers the same thing, in the same way and says the same things, says one expert.

In our last article “Building a Patient Education Program” (May, page 82) we explored how a solid patient education program can keep patients, resources and revenue from falling through the cracks and what your practice needs to build a strong patient education program.

Dermatologists trying to boost practice revenue might add a device in hopes of making a profit on a cosmetic option or a skincare product line sold through the practice.

Exsursco Medical, Inc. has launched a new wound debridement and skin grafting medical device, the Amalgatome SD, for use in burn and trauma centers.

Procell Therapies has released the DermaPaddle, a device that combines micro-dermabrasion with micro-needling.

Merz Aesthetics has announced the U.S. launch of Mederma Quick Dry Oil, a product that helps reduce the appearance of scars, stretch marks, uneven skin tone and dry skin.

Ducray has introduced two products to help promote hair growth.

Glytone has released the Glytone Sunscreen Lotion Broad Specturm SPF 40 as a daily sunscreen to be used in combination with aesthetic procedures and treatments.

Qosmedix has launched a beauty blog, QOSMEtips on its e-commerce website.

An increase in investigations primarily impacts surgeons and cosmetic dermatologists who serve as medical directors to medical spas outside of their own practices. This is what to know.

Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, discusses how a changing political and economic climate has transformed dermatology practices into attractive entities for venture capitalists and whether it's a good thing for the specialty.

One dermatologist discusses four tips to help practices foster strong relationships in order to run smoothly and efficiently.

Performance metrics are one way to take the guesswork out of physician group practice planning and decision making, according to one dermatologist.

One expert offers tips for dermatologists considering buying other practices or selling the practices they own

Some dermatogists are proponents of adding female rejuvenation to practice. Others believe it’s not within the specialty’s domain.

In June, our table highlights salaries, job descriptions and more information about physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, vocational nurses and medical assistants. Click here for a copy of the table that offers a side-by-side comparison of these professions.

Edge Systems, known for its patented HydraFacial and Perk skincare technologies, has changed its name to The Hydrafacial Company, according to a company press release.

Dr. Derm recently performed a fairly simple excision, discussed blood thinners, but failed to ask his patient about “natural” herbal intake. The patient did not take any prescription blood thinners, but did take high daily dosages of garlic and ginkgo. A lawsuit was brought against Dr. Derm. Can he really have liability for all the things people ingest these days?

Patient education can be a powerful tool that complements your expertise and boosts patient engagement.

Limited provider networks are cutting more than costs; these narrow networks are cutting dermatologists. One expert shares insight on what derms need to know.

Consolidation is occurring throughout healthcare. An expert talks about what it means to practicing dermatologists.

Alexander Miller, MD, a dermatologist in Yorba Linda, Calif., has a simple message for colleagues grappling with the new ICD-10 codes: Don't panic!

A panel of veteran dermatologists tackled the topic of difficult patients at the 2016 CalDerm Symposium and offered some tips for successfully dealing with these patients.

It is important to note that where there are two or more recognized methods of diagnosing or treating the same condition, a physician does not fall below the standard of care by using any of the acceptable methods even if one method turns out to be less effective than another method.

Quality measurement, coverage trends are not new. Opportunity for specialty to develop its own valid data gathering methods. Dermatologists can seek guidance from specialties that have had success