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Emergency supply drive for front line COVID-19 workers
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... ... Dermatology World Weekly talked to Ronda Farah, MD, assistant professor in the department of dermatology at the University of Minnesota Medical School, about her efforts to collect emergency supplies for front line workers.
May 6, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 6, 2020 ... What dermatologic hazards are COVID-19 health care workers facing? DW Insights and Inquiries: Working up pernio — How far should you dip your toe in the water?
2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule
CMS accepts AADA-supported E/M changes in final 2020 Medicare Fee Schedule ... The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its final 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule, which included updates to the 2020 Quality Payment Program. Dermatologists will notice that the conversion factor for 2020 will increase
From distilleries to the State House: Garnering support during COVID-19
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... DW Weekly talked to Art P. Saavedra, MD, PhD, MBA, at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, about his efforts to collect and donate supplies, and raise awareness for the front line health care
Digital media kit: DermWorld classified rates
Reach over 16,000 U.S. dermatologists with your recruitment ad. Classified advertising is restricted to professional opportunities available, professional opportunities wanted, practices for sale, office space available, and equipment available. ... Download a PDF of the 2025 DermWorld classified advertising rate card. Line ads (cost per line) ... 1x ... 2x
2020 CPT Coding Updates
For 2020, the CPT code set has multiple changes. Although most of the changes do not specifically affect dermatology, there are notable changes that members need to be aware of starting on January 1, 2020. ... Non-Face-to-Face-Services: Telephone Services ... CPT code 99444 has been deleted and in its place,
ABD relaxes 2020 requirements
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... On March 27, the American Board of Dermatology ... announced significant changes to its 2020 MOC requirements for dermatologists in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The changes include: ... Cutting the required number
MIPS Highlights for 2020
CMS announces automatic exemption for MIPS 2020 performance period & extended deadline for COVID relief ... In response to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, CMS recently announced that it will apply an automatic extreme and uncontrollable circumstance (EUC) policy for all eligible clinicians for the MIPS program for the
DWI&I Holiday Greeting 2020
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Dec. 23, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 50 Dear ... DWI&I Devotee: ... For my 65th birthday this year, my wonderful older brother George presented me with a marvelous gift — a leather-bound compilation of the front page of ... The New York Times including every
Intermediate and complex repairs 2020: Part 1
Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, October 1, 2019 Test your knowledge: Intermediate and complex repairs 2020 — Part 1 ... Take the quiz to
Choose between 2020 and 2021 E/M coding tools
Current E/M coding tool Use the Academy's current E/M coding tool to help you find the most appropriate code. ... 2020 E/M coding tool Use the Academy's 2020 E/M coding tool to help you find the most appropriate code. ... Help and Chat
Choose between current E/M and 2020 coding sets
Current E/M coding guidelines Understand how to use the coding guidelines for the E/M services you provide. Learn about the elements of Medical Decision Making and how to calculate time when selecting the level of service for the encounter. ... 2020 E/M coding Learn best practices for assessing a patient’s
CMS Releases 2020 First Quarterly NCCI PTP Edits
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the first Quarterly Update to the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Procedure-to-Procedure (PTP) Edits, Version 26.0, which will go into effect on January 1, 2020. ... As part of the effort to promote correct coding and to minimize inappropriate payments
Review of systems (ROS)
Review Of Systems (ROS): In a nutshell ... Review of Systems (ROS) is an inventory of body systems that you get from asking patients about their symptoms. If you don’t code the ROS correctly, you can end up down-coding, which isn’t good for your patient’s outcome or your bottom line.
December 19
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / December 19, 2018 ... A new frown line treatment – coming soon? The AAD 2019 Strategic Plan: Our vision for the future December Heroes: Jean Pierre Galliani, MD, and Naomi Johansen,
May 23
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / MAY 23, 2018 ... FDA declines to approve potential frown line treatment AAD Annual Meetings: Vital to resident education and the future of dermatology Dermatologist wins Republican nomination in Pennsylvania congressional
January 29, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 29, 2020 ... Patients are using YouTube to get information on isotretinoin. Here’s what you need to know. DW Insights and Inquiries: Getting steamed over vaping Derm Coding Consult: A
PDF of Summer 2020 Directions
DIRECTIONS in RESIDENCY A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association Summer 2020
2020 DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore ... DermWorld Insights and Inquiries articles by publication date. ... December ... December 23 - 2020 holiday greeting December 16 - We’re in hot water! Vibrio vulnificus infections are heading north December 9 - Much ado about nothing in dermatopathology December 2 - Pigmented onychomatricoma: Avoid getting nailed by
Selectivity and the choice of beta-blockers for infantile hemangiomas
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 11, 2017 Clinical evolution of an infantile ulcerated hemangioma on upper lip of patient 7. Clinical appearance: Before starting propranolol (A); after 12 months of follow-up (3 months of treatment) (B). ... Credit: ... JAAD Has there ever been a more radical change in
Intermediate and complex repairs 2020: Part 2
Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, November 1, 2019 Intermediate and complex repairs 2020: Part 2 ... Take the quiz to see if you're up
The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19
By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 18, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 11 Disclaimers: This commentary was written on March 12, 2020 for a publication date of March 18, 2020. The issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic are changing at breakneck speed. The content included in this commentary may no longer
Perianal dermatologic exams are looking up
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Nov. 14, 2016 Every dermatologist confronts how to ask a person to disrobe for a full body skin examination. Ultimately, I came up with the following line when asked what should be exposed: "The more of you I see, the better off you are —
The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19: Part III
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 8, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 14 Disclaimers: This commentary was written on April 5, 2020 for a publication date of April 8, 2020. The issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic are changing by the millisecond. The content included in this commentary may no longer
February
Issue ... February January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... It’s a leap year! What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... Do polygenic risk scores have potential utility
January 22, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 22, 2020 ... Academy comments on FDA sunscreen study DW Insights and Inquiries : Paradoxical biological reactions and Grandma Dora’s waterbed 2020 revised codes: Intermediate and complex repair Participate in
July 8, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 8, 2020 ... Chilblains and COVID-19: Is there an association? DW Insights and Inquiries : Et tu, ibrutinib? How to treat nail lichen planus during the COVID-19 pandemic CMS publishes
Resident Quality Improvement Award project presentations 2020
The recipients of the 2020 Resident Quality Improvement Award present their quality improvement projects. ... Language-Centered Approach to Care Improvement in a Pediatric Dermatology Clinic ... Diana Bartenstein, MD ... Harvard Combined Dermatology Residency Program ... Reducing Appointment Non-Attendance in Outpatient Dermatology ... Nicole Gunasekera, MD MBA ... Harvard Combined
April 20, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 20, 2022 ... Which biologics are most effective for psoriasis? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : One Toker over the line — Clarifying Toker cell hyperplasia in Zuska disease and its
December 23, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 23, 2020 ... The impact of COVID-19 on the practice of dermatology DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Holiday greeting 2020 HHS announces additional Medicare relief funding FDA approves topical AK
May 27, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 27, 2020 ... How to classify COVID-19 rashes DW Insights and Inquiries : On the cusp of extraordinary advances in extramammary Paget disease Derm Coding Consult : Telephone code Medicare
The 2020 vision for nemolizumab in atopic dermatitis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 11, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 10 Over the past decade, I have noticed an inversion of the ratio of patients with severe psoriasis versus atopic dermatitis (AD) in my practice. The biologic revolution has clearly favored those afflicted with psoriasis; although dupilumab has improved
The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19: Part V – Pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome
By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 13, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 19 Disclaimers: This commentary was written on May 7, 2020 for a publication date of May 13, 2020. The issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic are changing by the millisecond. The content included in this commentary may no longer
The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19: Part IV – Cutaneous features
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 22, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 16 Disclaimers: This commentary was written on April 17, 2020 for a publication date of April 22, 2020. The issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic are changing by the millisecond. The content included in this commentary may no longer
The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19 Part VI: Going to the dogs
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 29, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 30 Disclaimers: This commentary was written on July 12, 2020 for a publication date of July 29, 2020. The issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic are changing rapidly. The content included in this commentary may no longer be factual
Trichophyton rubrum resistant to terbinafine
Trichophyton rubrum resistant to terbinafine ... T. rubrum , a dermatophyte fungus, is the most common cause of dermatophytosis worldwide. ... 1 ... Oral terbinafine is considered a first-line treatment for most infections caused by this fungus, but cases of terbinafine-resistant ... T. rubrum are increasingly being reported worldwide and
MIPS 2020 is here. Here are the highlights
Answers in Practice ... Faiza Wasif, MPH, is the AAD's practice management manager. Her column offers tips on an area she commonly receives questions about from members. ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, April 1, 2020 Each month Dermatology World ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month Faiza Wasif,
The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19: Part VII — Who was that masked man?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 23, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 38 Disclaimers: This commentary was written on Sept. 12, 2020 for a publication date of Sept. 23, 2020. The issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic are changing rapidly. The content included in this commentary may no longer be factual
December 2, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 2, 2020 ... Surgical vs non-surgical interventions for basal cell carcinoma DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Pigmented onychomatricoma — Avoid getting nailed by misdiagnosis Derm Coding Consult : Coding for
January 15, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 15, 2020 ... Which cosmeceuticals have proven clinical efficacy? DW Insights and Inquiries: Thoughts on hyaluronidase and The House of God Cancer death rate falls by largest one-year drop on
FAQs - Coding for Intermediate and Complex Repairs in 2020 and beyond
Q: Are there any changes to the Simple Repair guidelines? A: No, the simple repair guidelines will remain unchanged for 2020 and beyond. ... Q: How should I code a nasal tip excision, for which the defect is repaired with a linear layered closure (3 cutaneous and 5 super-ficial sutures)
August 12, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 12, 2020 ... Treating trichotillomania: Beyond antidepressants DW Insights and Inquiries : Mogamulizumab for CTCL — Targeted therapy and immunotherapy crossing paths 2021 Medicare fee schedule rewards cognitive work, but
January 8, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 8, 2020 ... FDA’s biotin warning: Was it enough to educate physicians, patients about the risks? DW Insights and Inquiries : Dupilumab’s growing pains 2020 kicks off with revised ICR
April 8, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 8, 2020 ... Employers’ legal responsibilities during COVID-19: What you need to know. DW Insights and Inquiries: The profound dermatologic manifestations of COVID-19: Part III ABD relaxes 2020 MOC requirements
July 1, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 1, 2020 ... Derm Coding Consult : E/M coding — What has changed? DW Insights and Inquiries : Spironolactone — An increasingly recognized hero in acne therapy Is it ethical
June 24, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 24, 2020 ... Derm Coding Consult : Are you ready for E/M coding changes? DW Insights and Inquiries : Phacing the future — When patients with PHACE syndrome grow up
The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19: Part II
By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 25, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 12 Disclaimers: This commentary was written on March 17, 2020 for a publication date of March 25, 2020. The issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic are changing like lightning. The content included in this commentary may no longer be
Leishmania episode 1a: attack of the clones
By Kiran Motaparthi, MD February 10, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 6 Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), although not life-threatening, can progress to a disfiguring disease with prominent scarring. Humans serve as reservoirs for > 20 species of ... Leishmania, which are transmitted as flagellate promastigotes by sandflies. Within humans, the organisms convert
February 12, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 12, 2020 ... FDA prioritizes drug shortages with new approval policy DW Insights and Inquiries : Twenty years of imiquimod taking its toll on lentigo maligna: Where are we? CMS
Avoidance of Opioid Prescriptions for Closures and Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection — QCDR measure AAD 18
Avoidance of Opioid Prescriptions for Closures and Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection ... DESCRIPTION: Percentage of procedures in patients, aged 18 and older with a diagnosis of skin cancer, who had intermediate layer and/or complex linear closures OR reconstruction after skin cancer resection where opioid/narcotic therapy was prescribed as first
PDF of guideline pathway for psoriasis comborbities
Psoriasis Com orbidit y Pat hway Assess t he following com orbid condit ions in pat ient s wit h
March 11, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 11, 2020 ... A guide to managing coronavirus in dermatology clinics DW Insights and Inquiries : The 2020 vision for nemolizumab in atopic dermatitis Feedback requested: AAD/NPF draft guidelines for
CPT Coding Updates for 2020
2020 Revisions to Intermediate and Complex Repair Guidelines ... The AMA CPT Editorial Panel has provided updated coding guidance to two of the integumentary system repair procedures. These changes are necessary because the integumentary repair coding guidelines were ambiguous and caused inappropriate report-ing of intermediate and complex repair services. The
Avoidance of Opioid Prescriptions for Closures and Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection — QCDR measure AAD 18
Avoidance of Opioid Prescriptions for Closures and Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection ... DESCRIPTION: Percentage of procedures in patients, aged 18 and older with a diagnosis of skin cancer, who had intermediate layer and/or complex linear closures OR reconstruction after skin cancer resection where opioid/narcotic therapy was prescribed as first
PDF of surgery career case study
How logic surgeons will initially find positions that are a com- much time are you spending with patients
Can topical ketoconazole tip the scales for acne vulgaris?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 28, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 43 How often do you perform an oral examination? If you’re like me, probably only under two circumstances — when the patient has specific complaints (soreness, a raised lesion, or a discoloration noted by their dentist), or when we
Anterolateral leg alopecia: An example of a new dermatologic statistic — seen but unrecognized
By Warren R. Heymann, MD March 4, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 9 Aside from my family, my two greatest passions in life are dermatology and baseball. There is an infinite amount to learn in each discipline — for wisdom in each I turn to Bill James (two different people). Most
‘And miles to go before I sleep…’
From the President ... Dr. Tomecki served as Academy president from March 2021 to March 2022. ... By Kenneth Tomecki, MD, FAAD, March 1, 2022 Holidays over, now the new year, perhaps an early spring, but unlikely… ... From the streets of Brooklyn to the pinnacle of the specialty —
Beyond disfigurement: The potential for keratinocyte carcinoma in discoid lupus erythematosus
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Jan. 10, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 2 Cosmetic disfigurement due to scars and dyspigmentation is the main complication of discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE). The current classification of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) includes acute cutaneous LE (ACLE), subacute LE (SCLE), chronic cutaneous LE (DLE, LE
Men in the Twilight Zoon
By Warren R. Heymann, MD February 19, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 7 It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit
MIPS reporting: Top 10 measures reported by dermatologists in 2020
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, November 1, 2021 Despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the MIPS 2020 performance year was a successful one for DataDerm ... ™ ... and Academy members. Last year, 671 providers reported through the registry, with a total of 3,031 measures
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... April 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released updated guidance on the diagnosis and management of head lice (
PDF of Derm surgery: Danger zones and relevant anatomy
or print every Boards Then draw a vertical line down from the Fodder ever mastoid process 6 cm to
PDF of Clinical guideline flowchart for treating psoriasis patients using systemic non-biologics
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Lichenoid and granulomatous dermatitis: Points to ponder
By Kiran Motaparthi, MD June 10, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 23 Clinical-pathologic correlation is the foundation of dermatologic diagnosis; often this is straightforward, but on occasion, getting to the precise diagnosis requires great thought and sleuthing. If you receive a report from your dermatopathologist with a descriptive diagnosis of "lichenoid
Clear cell papulosis: Clearly distinctive, clearly underrecognized
By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 3, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 22 One of my greatest joys in dermatology is diagnosing a disease that I have only read about, but then encounter in life. That "aha moment" is exhilarating! When attending patient presentations at dermatology conferences, I encourage my residents
Propranolol and neutrophilic dermatoses: Can beta-blockade be better blockade?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD December 8, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 48 Ask any dermatology resident what the first-line treatment is for infantile hemangiomas (IH) and you will get a matter-of-fact response — "propranolol" — as if this has been an entrenched fact for decades. Barely more than a
Twenty years of imiquimod taking its toll on lentigo maligna — Where are we?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD February 12, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 6 Although Y2K never amounted to much, a solitary case report that year changed the dynamic in treating a vexing problem — melanoma in situ of the lentigo maligna (LM) subtype. Ahmed and Berth Jones reported treating an 88-year
Knuckling down on knuckle pads
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 1, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 13 Today is April Fools’ Day. Thus far, 2020 has felt like April Fools’ Year. All of us are dealing with COVID-19, 24/7. During World War II, morale was lifted by the song "There’ll be bluebirds over the White
Teprotumumab: An eye-opening advance for pretibial myxedema?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 8, 2017 Histologic images of PME. (A, Hematoxylin-eosin stain; original magnification, ×40. B, Colloidal iron stain; original magnification, ×100.) ... Credit: ... JAAD Having just completed the chapter on the treatment of pretibial myxedema (PTM, also known as thyroid dermopathy) for the upcoming
PDF for Clinical Pathway for Management of AK
recommendations and discussions in the guideline Treat m ent of Act inic Kerat iosis Field-direct ed Therapy Com
Additional boards resources
Looking for more study tools? Residents and Fellows Committee members have recommend the following resources when preparing for the boards. If there is a resource that is not on this list that you would like to recommend, please send an email to ... residents@aad.org . ... Browse dermatology books, quiz
The H syndrome – Understanding Y
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 15, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 15 It has been more than a decade since the H syndrome was described by Molho-Pessach et al, in their report of 10 patients from 6 Arab consanguineous families. (1) More than 100 cases have now been reported worldwide.
PDF of Boards Fodder for Dermoscopic structures and their histopathological and clinical correlations
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PDF of Flaps
Not com- monly used. H-plasty Essentially a “bilateral” U-plasty.
Key messages: Urticaria guidelines
The EAACI/GA²LEN/EDF/WAO Guideline for the Definition, Classification, Diagnosis, and Management of Urticaria ... Key messages ... The American Academy of Dermatology was one of 42 organizations from 25 countries involved in the development of the guideline. ... The AAD also endorsed the final guideline, published in the journal ... Allergy.
PDF of Infectious diseases of genitalia
Com- of Bartholin’s glands; +/- ab- Micro: Gram negative diplo- monly co-infected dominal pain, and
PDF of psoriasis clinical pathways
Topical cort icost eroids can be com bined wit h biologics and syst em ic non-biologics Vit am in D Analogue
March 25, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 25, 2020 ... C MS extends 2019 MIPS reporting deadline DW Insights and Inquiries : The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19 – Part 2 Young Physician Focus : A legitimate
Granulomatous slack skin: More than one type of mimicry
By Warren R. Heymann, MD November 18, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 46 My chief resident presented a case to me enamored with his clinical diagnosis of granulomatous slack skin (GSS). Although I was delighted that he considered the disorder, I explained why I thought these inguinal and submammary pink-white subtly
October 14, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 14, 2020 ... OTC scar treatments: What does the evidence say about efficacy? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Studying skin aging never gets old — The potential role of oxytocin
PDF of Boards Fodder Non-surgical scar revision
important patient-perceived determinant of surgical outcome o Quintessential scar: imperceptible, fine line
July 15, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 15, 2020 ... JAAD study demonstrates link between chilblains and COVID-19 DW Insights and Inquiries: Incysting on understanding pilar cysts Derm Coding Consult : Practical applications of 2021 E/M coding
September 9, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 9, 2020 ... What are the cutaneous side effects associated with drugs prescribed for COVID-19? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Mentorship mentation — Bringing out the best of us! Derm
AR - Line of Succession to the Offices of President and President-elect
Directors \226 8/22/15 Revised: Board of Directors \226 5/21/16 Revised: Board of Directors \226 8/15/2020
Boards Fodder: Clinically relevant drugs interactions in dermatology
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August 5, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 5, 2020 ... COVID-19 and employed physicians: Contracts, furloughs, and termination DW Insights and Inquiries: Unmasking the complications of personal protective equipment AAD-NPF release psoriasis guidelines on topical treatments Participate
June 10, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 10, 2020 ... Where is teledermatology most useful? Patient web searches may provide clues. DW Insights and Inquiries : Lichenoid and granulomatous dermatitis — Points to ponder During the COVID-19
October 28, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 28, 2020 ... Drug may offer prolonged improvement in chronic spontaneous urticaria DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Looking into the whites of the mouth Why will dermatology experience a 2%
September 16, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 16, 2020 ... Patients who won’t wear a mask: Avoiding a lawsuit DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Slammed by slime Derm Coding Consult : New CPT code 99072 for COVID-19
May 20, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 20, 2020 ... COVID-19 and physician compensation: Survey shows likely decline DW Insights and Inquiries : Reopening the dermatologic surgery office in the COVID-19 era Register for the Academy’s virtual
Focus on modifier 25
Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, September 2, 2019 Test your knowledge: Focus on modifier 25 ... Take the quiz to see if you're up
April 29, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 29, 2020 ... Derm Coding Consult answers COVID-19 telehealth coding FAQs DW Insights and Inquiries: Here comes summer (and sunscreen conversations)! Congress passes legislation to provide further COVID-19 relief funding
October 7, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 7, 2020 ... The costs of prior authorizations in a dermatology department DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Targeted anti-complement therapy may prove to be a complementary treatment for bullous pemphigoid
April 15, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 15, 2020 ... Telehealth coding, documentation, and reimbursement during COVID-19: What you need to know. DW Insights and Inquiries : The H syndrome – Understanding Y Academy encourages participation in
March 18, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 18, 2020 ... CMS offers physicians flexibility during COVID-19 emergency DW Insights and Inquiries : The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19 Feedback requested: AAD/NPF draft guidelines for the management and
August 19, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 19, 2020 ... Does topical tacrolimus for AD increase cancer incidence in children? Study says ‘no.’ DW Insights and Inquiries: Juvenile lichen sclerosus — A loss of innocence Derm Coding
December 9, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 9, 2020 ... What are the effects of OTC moisturizers on skin barrier function? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Much ado about nothing in dermatopathology CMS fails to prevent Medicare
From the editor
From the Editor ... Dr. Van Voorhees is the physician editor of ... Dermatology World . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Abby S. Van Voorhees, MD, January 1, 2018 My term as medical editor is winding down. I’ve been thinking about what I
July 29, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 29, 2020 ... COVID-19: The impact on employed dermatologists DW Insights and Inquiries: The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19 part VI — Going to the dogs Young Physician Focus :
February 19, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 19, 2020 ... Study raises concerns about skin cancer detection apps DW Insights and Inquiries : Men in the twilight Zoon STD medical claims in the U.S. soar Does tobacco
Pediatric dermatology
Finding Joy in pediatric phototherapy Congenital Juvenile Xanthogranulomas: Born To Be Wild (But Ultimately Mild) Sophie’s choice: Assessing atypical Spitz tumors in the molecular era The real jigsaw puzzle of the Brooke-Spiegler Syndrome: Translating the molecular biology to therapy Sirolumus’s merit for the Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon A future therapeutic Harlequin Romance?
March 4, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 4, 2020 ... Academy and NPF release new psoriasis guidelines on systemic therapies DW Insights and Inquiries : Anterolateral leg alopecia Choose a Dermatologist: Participate in the AAD’s new social
June 17, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 17, 2020 ... Treating patients during the COVID-19 pandemic? Here’s how to minimize your malpractice liability risk. DW Insights and Inquiries : Researching therapeutic reformation of the capillary malformation —
Vulvar hidradenoma papilliferum and mammary-like gnogenital glands: The whole story
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 31, 2016 I had always assumed that hidradenoma papilliferum (HP), which characteristically appears in the vulvar region, was derived from apocrine glands. Until I read the article by El-Khoury et al (1) I had never even heard of mammary-like anogenital glands (MLAGs). ... Although
All politics is local
From the President ... Dr. Tomecki served as Academy president from March 2021 to March 2022. ... By Kenneth Tomecki, MD, FAAD, September 1, 2021 "All politics is local" is a storied term often linked to former House Speaker Tip O’Neill, implying a need for local skills to win elections,
April 22, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 22, 2020 ... Are you exempt from the COVID-19 FMLA and paid sick leave provisions? DW Insights and Inquiries: The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19: Part IV - Cutaneous features
September 2, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 2, 2020 ... What role can dermatologists play in developing a COVID-19 vaccine? DW Insights and Inquiries : Dermatopathology’s taste of honey Non-discrimination protections change under ACA Skin of color
April 1, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 1, 2020 ... What to do with iPLEDGE patients during COVID-19 DW Insights and Inquiries : Knuckling down on knuckle pads Medicare offers physicians advance payments to address COVID-19 cash-flow
February 5, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 5, 2020 ... Legislators aim to prevent sunscreen bans DW Insights and Inquiries : Prurigo pigmentosa as the "keto rash": I’m a believer Correction issued to pediatric psoriasis treatment guidelines
August 26, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 26, 2020 ... Navigating immunosuppression during a pandemic: A guide for the dermatologist DW Insights and Inquiries : Topical tacrolimus topics Derm Coding Consult : Proposed Medicare fee schedule includes
Dermatologists are more than skin experts
From the President ... Dr. Hruza served as Academy president from March 2019 to March 2020. ... By George Hruza, MD, MBA, February 1, 2020 It is no great secret that dermatology is a small specialty. However, what some people may not know is that dermatology’s reach in the medical
November 18, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / November 18, 2020 ... Hydrogen peroxide and the common wart: Phase 2 results are in DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Granulomatous slack skin — More than one type of mimicry FDA
February 26, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 26, 2020 ... Plantar warts: Shave with PDT or cryotherapy? DW Insights and Inquiries : A niche with NICH Legislators seek to expand sunscreen ingredient ban Young Physician Focus :
May 13, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 13, 2020 ... Caring for older patients during COVID-19? What you need to know. DW Insights and Inquiries: The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19: Part V – Pediatric multisystem inflammatory
Here comes summer (and sunscreen conversations)!
By Warren R. Heymann, MD April 29, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 17 As the summer solstice approaches, days will lengthen, as will patient-related conversations regarding sunscreen use. In this anxiety-ridden age, with all the information overload, patients’ questions have expanded beyond what sunscreen we recommend. Concerns for safety — both
Spironolactone: An increasingly recognized hero in acne therapy
By David A. Wetter, MD July 1, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 26 In 1983, Bonnie Tyler released the catchy and powerful anthem, "Holding Out for a Hero." Emotion exudes from the lyrics: ... I need a hero I’m holding out for a hero ‘til the morning light He’s gotta be
We’re in hot water! Vibrio vulnificus infections are heading north
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Dec. 16, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 49 When driving to work, I usually listen to our local 24-hour news station, paying half-attention as I’m mentally sorting out the upcoming day’s agenda. Upon hearing a report of several cases ... Vibrio vulnificus (Vv) at my hospital
July 22, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 22, 2020 ... AK draft guidelines released: Submit your comments DW Insights and Inquiries : Why you should hear about the red ear syndrome Proposed 2021 Medicare changes: What should
Educating the public — 2020 snapshot
In 2020, we pivoted our communications efforts to better respond to the real-time needs of the public brought on by the pandemic. While we shifted our efforts, our goal of positioning dermatologists as the experts — even during unprecedented times — never changed. By adapting our traditional messaging to resonate
November 4, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / November 4, 2020 ... FDA approves OTC head lice lotion DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Striving to alleviate the physical and emotional scars of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia The future of
June 3, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 3, 2020 ... COVID-19 and androgenetic alopecia: Is there a link? DW Insights and Inquiries : Clear cell papulosis — Clearly distinctive, clearly underrecognized Register for the Academy’s virtual meeting
September 23, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 23, 2020 ... Nail manifestation and COVID-19: The red half-moon sign DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The profound dermatologic manifestations of COVID-19: Part VII — Who was that masked man?
2020 ICD-10-CM Coding Updates
Dermatology has a few new or newly updated ICD-10-CM codes for 2020. Listed below are new categories/subcategories of codes that will impact dermatology as of October 1, 2019. ... Below are some of the proposed revisions and/or updates to the diagnosis codes that dermatology practices need to focus on. Italicized
The power of teaching
Medical student Jessika Sanz, BS, combined her passion for skin care and teaching. Jessika’s story ... The Good Skin Knowledge project truly enhanced my passion for teaching. I enjoyed educating the younger generation on a topic that I knew very little about when I was their age but learned to
Weighing the options
As biologic therapies expand indications to children and adolescents, what do dermatologists need to know about balancing the risks and benefits? ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, February 1, 2023 Over the past five years, younger patients have steadily gained access to a range of FDA-approved targeted
Topical tacrolimus topics
By Warren R. Heymann, MD August 26, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 34 What were you doing in 2000? Worrying about counting chads in Florida? If you were a dermatologist, you were probably eagerly awaiting the release of topical tacrolimus (Protopic) and pimecrolimus (Elidel) two years later. These topical calcineurin inhibitors
Unmasking the complications of personal protective equipment
By Christen Mowad, MD August 5, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 31 Allergic contact dermatitis and irritant contact dermatitis have long been identified as potential adverse reactions to personal protective equipment (PPE) most commonly due to gloves. The global pandemic caused by COVID-19 has heightened the need to use PPE as
PDF of Clinical Pearls on Patch testing
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Preventing payment appeals
Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, October 3, 2016 Prior Cracking the Code columns have focused upon common billing errors and appeals strategies. However, a
A tug of war
The AADA continues to make headway against scope of practice threats. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, September 1, 2024 The tug of war for scope expansion continues. As both sides are poised to pull the rope — and with it the opposing team — across the
Ready to launch
Academy HAIR Grants enable new research on hair loss and skin of color ... Feature ... By Jan Bowers, Contributing Writer, May 1, 2022 A nearly $1.5 million windfall from a class action lawsuit is enabling intensive, multifaceted research of traditionally understudied aspects of hair disorders afflicting diverse populations and
Dermatopathology reports about basal cell carcinoma margins cannot be marginal
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 30, 2018 ... Significant portions of residual basal cell carcinoma can be missed in the dermis (A) or subcutaneous fat (B). Small nests are highly unlikely to be detected by serial cross-sections (C). The line from the transparency is visible in A and B
Reopening the dermatologic surgery office in the COVID-19 era
By Ashley Decker, MD, Henry Heaton, MD, and Naomi Lawrence, MD May 20, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 20 Authors Ashley Decker, MD, Naomi Lawrence, MD, and Henry Heaton, MD, wearing PPE. ... The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) presents extraordinary challenges to the health care community, including dermatology and dermatologic surgery.
As I write this, 2020 is half over
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, August 1, 2020 By most counts, this couldn’t come soon enough. Fortunately, I have always been a "glass half-full" sort of person, and I took some time recently to consider the unanticipated benefits
December 16, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 16, 2020 ... What are risk factors for frontal fibrosing alopecia? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : We’re in hot water! Vibrio vulnificus infections are heading north. Vaccine distribution begins: When
Mentorship mentation: Bringing out the best of us!
By David A. Wetter, MD Sept. 9, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 36 I have been experiencing sports withdrawal during this COVID-19 life pause. I even (excitedly) gobbled up the recently televised NBA HORSE competition. Currently my family and I are enjoying ESPN’s 10-hour documentary ... The Last Dance , which
October 21, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 21, 2020 ... Can medical scribes boost physician profits? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Can topical ketoconazole tip the scales for acne vulgaris? Providing equitable dermatologic care for people with
September 30, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 30, 2020 ... Private equity in dermatology, health care grows DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: New data to recall when considering radiation recall dermatitis Young Physician Focus : Prepping for round
Educating our public — skin healthy: educating your patients in waiting rooms and on the go
The AAD’s ... skin healthy, a print and digital magazine featuring your expert insight, made its debut in 2020. Last year, the Academy disseminated over 950,000 issues to dermatology offices across the country, which helped educate patients about common skin conditions that dermatologists treat and offered your recommendations for protecting
Juvenile lichen sclerosus: A loss of innocence
By Warren R. Heymann, MD August 19, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 33 Juvenile lichen sclerosus (LS) is a difficult disorder — symptomatically, emotionally, diagnostically, and therapeutically. During my residency it was "common knowledge" that juvenile LS would abate by adolescence. I am always curious how such perceptions become dogma, only
Paradoxical biological reactions and Grandma Dora’s waterbed
By Warren R. Heymann, MD January 22, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 3 My late maternal grandmother Dora — a real ... balabusta (Yiddish for "mistress of the house") — was the first person I knew to get a waterbed. That raised eyebrows, until I explained that it comforted her octogenarian
Dupilumab’s growing pains
By Warren R. Heymann, MD January 8, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 1 Dupilumab has been a valuable addition to dermatologists’ therapeutic palette in managing atopic dermatitis (AD). The biologic agent was released in 2017, indicated for moderate to severe AD, and is now approved for patients who are at least
Prurigo pigmentosa as the “keto rash”: I’m a believer
By Warren R. Heymann, MD February 5, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 5 Patients are attuned to their diets — healthy, unhealthy, or trendy. Unquestionably, certain foods exacerbate specific dermatoses — just ask any dermatitis herpetiformis patient how they fare with a slice of Sicilian pizza. More often the situation is
PDF of Oral disease, part 1
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November 11, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / November 11, 2020 ... How effective are steroid-sparing agents in treating chronic alopecia areata? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Raising a toast to advances in treating alcohol-induced flushing Derm Coding Consult
Getting steamed over vaping
By Danielle DeHoratius, MD January 29, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 4 Danielle DeHoratius, MD ... To call vaping an epidemic is an understatement. As of Oct. 15, 2019, the CDC has confirmed 33 deaths among the 1,479 lung injuries associated with the use of e-cigarettes (1). Every state but Alaska
Thoughts on hyaluronidase and The House of God
By Warren R. Heymann, MD January 15, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 2 I was reminiscing about my internship at Bellevue-NYU forty years ago after reading Stephen Bergman’s (pseudonym Samuel Shem) reflections on the fortieth anniversary of his irreverent, but hilariously accurate, ... The House of God — a portrayal of
Slammed by slime
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 16, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 37 Visiting Nickelodeon Studios in Orlando, Florida in the early 1990s was a religious experience for my family. Watching a live recording of ... Double Dare, my daughters were fervently praying to be among the chosen few to be
On the cusp of extraordinary advances in extramammary Paget disease
By Warren R. Heymann, MD May 27, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 21 I always include extramammary Paget disease (EMPD) and Bowen disease in my differential diagnosis of anogenital rashes for fear of missing them. It is good form to biopsy such lesions should they not respond to standard therapies for
Up in the air
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... With the country embroiled in a public health crisis, how much will the 2020 elections inform health care policy? ... With the country embroiled in a public health crisis, how much will the 2020 elections inform health care
Researching therapeutic reformation of the capillary malformation: Arteriovenous Malformation Syndrome
By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 17, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 24 Small cutaneous lesions may have profound systemic implications. Astute dermatologists will recognize these lesions and assess patients accordingly, often to the surprise of referring physicians and patients alike. ... The Capillary Malformation – Arteriovenous Malformation (CM-AVM) syndrome was
Et tu, Ibrutinib?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 8, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 27 When it comes to medications that I never prescribe, I learn from my patients who present with findings that compel me to do my homework. Such was the case of a middle-aged woman with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
Phacing the future: When patients with PHACE syndrome grow up
By Warren R. Heymann, MD June 24, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 25 The acronym PHACE syndrome, emphasizing the characteristic findings of this neurocutaneous syndrome: ... p osterior fossa malformations, ... h emangiomas, ... a rterial anomalies, ... c oarctation of the aorta and cardiac defects, and ... e ye abnormalities,
Pigmented onychomatricoma: Avoid getting nailed by misdiagnosis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Dec. 2, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 47 Rightfully, monodactylous linear melanonychia should make any dermatologist nervous, with or without a Hutchinson sign. No nail unit melanoma should be left behind. ... Longitudinal melanonychia (LM) is defined as a longitudinally oriented band of brown-black pigment in
Much ado about nothing in dermatopathology
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Dec. 9, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 48 In a utopian dermatology practice, an astute dermatologist will establish an exacting differential diagnosis, biopsy the most revealing lesion utilizing a technique providing an optimal sample, label the bottle correctly, fill out a requisition form with care and
Mogamulizumab for CTCL: Targeted therapy and immunotherapy crossing paths
By Ellen Kim , MD August 12, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 32 Preserving the host-immune system for as long as possible has been one of the guiding principles for me in treating patients with mycosis fungoides/Sezary Syndrome (MF/SS) subtypes of CTCL. As a CTCL clinical trial researcher, it has been
December 18, 2019
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / December 18, 2019 ... Which physicians were sued most in 2019? DW Insights and Inquiries: Holiday greeting 2020 — eyeing dermatology’s future New DW Academy Insider coming in 2020 Does teledermatology
New data to recall when considering radiation recall dermatitis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Sept. 30, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 39 I have always been mystified by the diagnosis of radiation recall dermatitis (RRD). RRD was first described in 1959 by D’Angio et al who stated: "Actinomycin D therapy alone can reactivate ‘latent’ radiation effects in normal tissues. For
Studying skin aging never gets old: The potential role of oxytocin
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 14, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 41 Every day, dermatologists address patient concerns about their aging skin — whether they are presenting for medical, surgical, or cosmetic problems. Extrinsic factors such as ultraviolet light and smoking resulting in a leathery, coarsely wrinkled appearance are well
Why you should hear about the red ear syndrome
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 22, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 29 Is it my imagination that the "by the way" comments at the presumed end of a patient encounter cause the most angst? Usually, it’s something like "Oh, I forgot to mention that I’m losing my hair!" Recently, at
August 25, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 25, 2021 ... TNF inhibitors vs. IL-17/IL-23 inhibitors for psoriasis and PsA DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Immediate pathology report release to patients — Is the 21st Century CURES Act
A niche within NICH
By Warren R. Heymann, MD February 26, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 8 Just when I thought I grasped the concept of congenital hemangiomas, new data raises novel questions. ... Compared to infantile hemangiomas that grow rapidly after birth and then involute, congenital hemangiomas arise and proliferate in utero. Although two
PDF of Spring 2020 issue of DW Directions in Residency
DIRECTIONS in RESIDENCY A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association Spring 2020
2020 Academy Meeting cancellation and refund support
View your existing registration & housing record ... The 2020 Academy Meeting has been canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Click on the button below to access your existing registration and housing record. ... Registration refunds ... The AAD will automatically cancel your existing registration and refund all fees, including
Dermatopathology’s taste of honey
By Warren R. Heymann, MD September 2, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 35 Recently, on our consult service, my resident and I were assessing a patient with a potential autoimmune bullous disease; we concurred that a skin biopsy for routine microscopy and direct immunofluorescence (DIF) was warranted. "I’ll have to come
2018: Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)
Eligibility: Physicians, PAs, NPs, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Certified Nurse Anesthetists who billed ≥ $90,000 in Medicare Part B allowed charges and saw more than 200 Medicare Part B patients ... Reporting year: January 1st, 2018 – December 31st, 2018 ... Data completeness: At least 60% of All Payer Data
Can topical ketoconazole tip the scales for acne vulgaris?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 21, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 42 "Now trending." How often have you seen that phrase when you go online? When it comes to trends in treating acne vulgaris (AV), despite the new addition of oral sarecycline and the release of topical minocycline foam, there
Incysting on understanding pilar cysts
By Warren R. Heymann, MD July 15, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 28 Chances are you will see patients with at least one pilar cyst today. You will reassure them of their benignity, stating that the risk of their becoming cancerous is infinitesimal, and perhaps you will excise some lesions. Inquisitive
DWI&I holiday greeting 2020: Eyeing dermatology’s future
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Dec. 18, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 40 2020 will be replete with innumerable references focusing on vision. As I composed this holiday greeting, I had the privilege of touring Norway above the Arctic Circle, perplexed and awestruck by the Northern Lights. Vision may be hindsight, current,
Striving to alleviate the physical and emotional scars of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
By Warren R. Heymann, MD November 4, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 44 More than half a century ago, Drs. Lopresti, Papa, and Kligman coined the term "hot comb alopecia," asserting: "The cause is unmistakable, namely the practice of straightening the hair with a hot comb…" (1). Now known as central
Raising a toast to advances in treating alcohol-induced flushing
By Warren R. Heymann, MD November 11, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 45 Whether with pride or embarrassment, we have all blushed. Also known as flushing, the process is defined as a visible reddening of the skin accompanied by a sensation of warmth, characteristically affecting the face, ears, neck, and upper
I can't wait for summer...
From the President ... Dr. Hruza served as Academy president from March 2019 to March 2020. ... By George Hruza, MD, MBA, October 1, 2019 It’s October, which of course means most of us are swapping out our polos and T-shirts for sweaters and wool coats. Many of us are
Rebuilding after COVID-19
From the President ... Dr. Thiers served as Academy president from March 2020 to March 2021. ... By Bruce Thiers, MD, June 1, 2020 It’s June 2020. Depending on where you’re located, you may still be in the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic. Others may be fortunate enough to be
Targeted anti-complement therapy may prove to be a complementary treatment for bullous pemphigoid
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 7, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 40 It is not my imagination — I have been seeing more cases of bullous pemphigoid (BP) than ever. This is likely a function of an aging population in concert with an increase of drug-induced cases, notably with dipeptidyl
Common coding questions: Answered
Cracking the code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, April 1, 2020 Test your knowledge: Common coding questions ... Take the quiz to see if you're up to
Directions in Residency, Summer 2023, PDF
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ePosters Archive
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Sexual harassment
Legally Speaking ... Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, presents legal dilemmas in dermatology every other month. He is a dermatologist in practice in Florida and a partner in the law firm Lober, Brown, and Lober. ... By Clifford Warren Lober, MD, JD, February 1, 2020 Question: What is sexual harassment?
MIPS Highlights for 2021
CMS announces automatic exemption for MIPS 2020 performance period & extended deadline for COVID relief ... In response to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, CMS recently announced that it will apply an automatic extreme and uncontrollable circumstance (EUC) policy for all eligible clinicians for the MIPS program for the
Pride 2020: What is the meaning of Pride and how should it impact our practice?
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... June 24, 2020 By Klint Peebles, MD, and Erica D. Dommasch, MD, co-chairs of the AAD’s Expert Resource Group (ERG) on LGBTQ/Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Health As we commemorate another LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual,
DWI&I Holiday Greeting 2021
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD December 22, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 50 Dear ... DWI&I devotee: ... The end of the year is a time for reflection and hope. Everyone reading this commentary has been affected by the pandemic. My heart goes out to anyone who has lost a
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This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... May 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... EDWARD W. COWEN, MD, MHSc Hair color is a result of melanin pigment produced by melanocytes at the base of the hair
How do I access resources to help me pass the Board exam?
Asked and Answered ... February 1, 2020 The AAD offers a variety of study tools, including: ... Boards Fodder: A review of a wide variety of clinical study areas found in your copy of DW Directions in Residency, or as a ... complete archive online . ... Board Prep Plus:
Your Academy: Adapting with the times
From the President ... Dr. Thiers served as Academy president from March 2020 to March 2021. ... By Bruce Thiers, MD, August 1, 2020 I know what you’re thinking: "But, Bruce, didn’t you write about the Academy’s ability to be nimble in your last column?" You’re not wrong. Last month,
Coming down the payment pike
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... While Medicare reimbursement changes were minimal in 2020, what's in store for dermatology down the road? ... While Medicare reimbursement changes were minimal in 2020, what's in store for dermatology down the road? ... By Melanie Padgett Powers,
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From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, February 1, 2021 February is short this year. Kind of seems unfair that our extra February day happened in 2020, probably the one year none of us wanted extended, even if only by
I missed AAD VMX. How can I access it on-demand?
Asked and Answered ... July 1, 2020 If you missed the live premiere of the AAD ... Virtual Meeting Experience (AAD VMX), the event can be accessed online through Dec. 31, 2020. ... AAD VMX on-demand benefits include: ... Opportunities to receive CME credits ... More than a dozen robust
I attended AAD VMX. How do I claim my CME credits?
Asked and Answered ... September 1, 2020 CME credits can only be claimed within the AAD VMX platform. Access ... AAD VMX to claim CME or learn more about the program. ... Attendees can claim CME credits immediately after viewing a session or at a later date. All applicable CME
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PDF of Boards Fodder for Surgical complications Part 1: Acute and sub-acute complications of cutaneous surgery
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Changes in dermatology patient care during COVID
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, April 1, 2021 While dermatology practice operations have undergone waves of change during the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians have continued to meet the needs of their patients throughout the crisis. In the spring and fall of 2020, the AAD surveyed members
Skin cancer snapshot: National rates fall, men remain vulnerable
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, May 1, 2020 The results of the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) 2020 projections are in. Each year, the ACS estimates the number of new cancer cases and deaths in the United States by compiling the most recent data on population-based
Member benefits – JAAD
Are you reading ... JAAD ? Of course you are. ... In fact, the ... entire world is reading it. The ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ( ... JAAD ) is the most widely read dermatology journal in the world, according to Kantar Media. Recently, ... JAAD
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Clinical and therapeutic judgment regarding confluent and reticulated papillomatosis of Gougerot and Carteaud
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Feb. 5, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 5 Congratulations to Aaron Judge for setting the American League seasonal record in 2023 for the most home runs — 62 — a remarkable feat. I was only six years old when Roger Maris* slammed his 61st home
At the Academy, being nimble is our modus operandi
From the President ... Dr. Thiers served as Academy president from March 2020 to March 2021. ... By Bruce Thiers, MD, July 1, 2020 In recent years, your Academy has made it a priority to be more nimble and more proactive to keep up with the times. During his term
Dermatologist workforce mobility
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, April 1, 2025 How often do dermatologists separate from their practices? A recent ... JAMA Dermatology study sought to answer this question and identify characteristics associated with practice separation (doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2021.5862). The cross-sectional study collected data from archived versions of the
In these trying times, your Academy is here for you
From the President ... Dr. Thiers served as Academy president from March 2020 to March 2021. ... By Bruce Thiers, MD, May 1, 2020 I had originally planned to write this column about all the opportunities, programs, and resources that your Academy has to offer. In my first ... DW
Practice administrators: Behind the scenes
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, December 1, 2020 In 2020, dermatology is solidly a team effort. The specialty’s move toward larger group settings has been well-documented — currently more than half of dermatologists are in group practice, with as many as seven in 10 dermatologists
Practice impact of prior authorizations
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, October 1, 2020 Prior authorizations pose significant administrative burdens on dermatology practices, with the process often involving great expense and labor. According to the AAD 2020 Prior Authorization Survey, dermatology offices have spent on average over $40,000 on additional staff
Prior authorization’s growing footprint
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, June 1, 2020 While prior authorization requirements have existed since the 1980s, the policy’s impact on physicians, patients, and the larger health care system has evolved considerably over the past four decades. "Physicians expect challenges when prescribing newer specialty drugs,
Moving the needle: Medicare physician payment
Advocacy News Roundup ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, July 1, 2021 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. For several years, physicians have endured a 2% Medicare payment reduction as part of sequestration — a component
How can I get involved in the AADA’s Virtual Legislative Conference?
Asked and Answered ... July 1, 2021 Dermatology advocates, mark your calendar for this year’s AADA Virtual Legislative Conference, which will take place Sept. 23-28. ... Registration for the conference is open now! ... Like many others, in 2020 the AADA Legislative Conference converted to a fully virtual format to
Prior authorization’s impact on patients
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, September 1, 2020 While prior authorizations are often applied to biologics, the process also includes less expensive medication options and procedures, with a profound impact on many dermatology patients. Results from the AAD’s 2020 Prior Authorization Survey reveal that about
Medicine pays the price in ransomware attacks
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, July 1, 2020 As health care becomes increasingly digitized, ransomware attacks seeking valuable patient records have accelerated, resulting in enormous costs. According to a 2020 Comparitech report, U.S. health care organizations spent over $160 million in ransomware recovery costs from
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... December 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Harry Dao Jr., MD Choice and transparency dominate our landscape. It is hard to believe that it was only 2013 when the FDA
It has been an incredible journey.
From the President ... Dr. Hruza served as Academy president from March 2019 to March 2020. ... By George Hruza, MD, MBA, March 1, 2020 It boggles the mind how quickly 12 months can pass. As I sit here thinking back on the past year serving as your Academy president,
Sun exposure taking a toll: new AAD survey shows sharp increase in sun damage across the U.S.
Practice safe sun ahead of Melanoma Monday (May 5) ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 29, 2025) — A recent survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults showed that nearly all Americans believe sun protection is important, with 1 in 4 citing the influence of a dermatologist as the reason. However, Americans have
AMA CPT releases new online digital E/M services codes for private payers
Effective Jan. 1, 2020, the AMA CPT deleted CPT code 99444 (Online evaluation and management service provided by a physician or other qualified health care professional who may report evaluation and management services provided to an established patient or guardian, not originating from a related E/M service provided within the
New insights on propranolol for hemangiomas
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, March 1, 2020 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Jack L. Arbiser, MD, PhD, about
Optimizing prior authorization documentation
Answers in Practice ... By Swapna Bhatia, MPH, December 1, 2020 Each month DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month Swapna Bhatia, MPH, the Academy’s health technology and informatics manager, explains prior authorization optimization. Do you know everything that prior authorizations entail? Have prior authorization requirements increased
When Washington, D.C., comes to you
From the President ... Dr. Thiers served as Academy president from March 2020 to March 2021. ... By Bruce Thiers, MD, November 1, 2020 If we’ve learned anything this year, it’s the importance of being flexible. For example, before COVID-19, less than 10% of our members were using telemedicine; now,
Ethics in medicine is an enduring professional goal
From the President ... Dr. Thiers served as Academy president from March 2020 to March 2021. ... By Bruce Thiers, MD, September 1, 2020 Every year, there are several dates that I must remember, such as birthdays, holidays, etc. One annual ritual is checking my Academy disclosure of outside interests
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Out with the old and in with the new!
From the President ... Dr. Hruza served as Academy president from March 2019 to March 2020. ... By George Hruza, MD, MBA, January 1, 2020 Happy New Year! I trust that everyone has their New Year’s resolutions in order. Whether they be resolving to tackle your burnout or contribute more
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Building off the work of my predecessors
From the President ... Dr. Thiers served as Academy president from March 2020 to March 2021. ... By Bruce Thiers, MD, April 1, 2020 As your new Academy president, I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity to serve our profession and patients. Dermatology has given me so much, and I
AAD | Prior Authorization’s Impact on Dermatologists
The Academy surveyed dermatology practices on prior authorization in 2020, breaking out those working at a solo practice, dermatology group, academic medical center, or a multi-specialty group. The findings show that prior authorizations are a significant burden. ... The Academy surveyed dermatology practices in 2020. Did you know? ... Dermatologists
8 tips to help optimize financial efficiency in your practice
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, manager, practice management, February 1, 2020 Financial efficiency is desirable to all practices no matter the size or practice model. There are several steps you can take to ensure that your practice is not only financially compliant, but also financially successful. ...
2021 is finally here
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, January 1, 2021 While 2020 started off innocently enough, the cancellation of the Annual Meeting, shocking as it seemed at the time, was perhaps the first hint that this was not to be
Thank you, Alex
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, December 1, 2020 We end 2020 on a bittersweet note: Eight years and 96 columns later, ... Dr. Alex Miller ends his incredible run as author of our all-time, most popular column Cracking
The Academy is in your corner
From the President ... Dr. Thiers served as Academy president from March 2020 to March 2021. ... By Bruce Thiers, MD, December 1, 2020 As we close out this interesting year, I often reflect on how often our members and the Academy staff have stepped up to the plate —
In challenging times, civility wins
From the President ... Dr. Thiers served as Academy president from March 2020 to March 2021. ... By Bruce Thiers, MD, October 1, 2020 Since the onset of COVID-19, the world has been turned upside down. As AAD President, I have been hearing first-hand accounts of how this pandemic has
Cimetidine offers a ray of sunshine for patients With erythropoietic protoporphyria
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Nov. 16, 2016 Only once in a great while an article makes me want to break into my happy dance — the report of 3 pediatric cases of erythropoietic protoporhyria (EPP) by Tu et al had that effect. Recently, I ran a post on EPP
Why does COVID-19 result in multisystem inflammatory syndrome in some children and adolescents?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, December 1, 2020 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Adrienne Randolph, MD, MS, about her
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OSHA compliance: More important than ever
Answers in Practice ... Faiza Wasif, MPH, is the AAD's practice management manager. Her column offers tips on an area she commonly receives questions about from members. ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, May 1, 2020 Each month Dermatology World ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month Faiza Wasif,
Finding Zen in medicine
Balance in practice ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, May 1, 2020 "It’s something I would have never thought I’d do," recalls Adam Rotunda, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California, Irvine and a Mohs surgeon in private practice, in Newport Beach, California. Several years prior,
Declare your independence from skin cancer: perform a skin self-exam this 4th of July
Board-certified dermatologist discusses importance of preventive health measures in recognition of UV Awareness Month ROSEMONT, Ill. (June 25, 2024) — Brian Ingham was only 32 years old when a board-certified dermatologist discovered melanoma on his back during a routine visit to get a tattoo removed in late 2023. The Washington,
Research rebound
Steady funding fuels dermatologic research after pandemic paralysis. ... Feature ... By Jan Bowers, Contributing Writer, December 1, 2022 With the exception of the lifesaving mRNA vaccines developed at remarkable speed, many non-COVID-related research projects ground to a halt as the pandemic seized the nation. "Our laboratories shut down for
October 10
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 10, 2018 ... CMS to make physicians’ offices fax-free by 2020 Are you smarter than DataDerm™? Issue breakdown: Compounding standard would disrupt care AI trained to classify common dermatopathology diagnoses
Q3 2020 PDF of Derm Coding Consult articles
This is a digest of the Derm Coding Consult articles published from late June to September, 2020
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EHR optimization 101
What should you be doing to make the most out of your electronic health record (EHR) system? ... Answers in Practice ... By Swapna Bhatia, MPH, manager, Health Technology & Informatics , August 1, 2020 Each month Dermatology World ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month Swapna Bhatia,
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... February 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... EDWARD COHEN, MD, MHSc Apremilast, an oral inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4, was approved in 2014 for the treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic
Employment-related legal considerations during the COVID-19 public health crisis
Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, DC, and serves as legal counsel for the AAD and AADA. ... By Megan La Suer, JD, MHA, Rob Portman, JD, MPP, and Ben Tesdahl, JD, May 1, 2020
Transitioning to teledermatology over night
Answers in Practice ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, July 1, 2020 Sara Perkins, MD ... Dermatology World ... talked to Sara Perkins, MD, from Yale School of Medicine’s Department of Dermatology, about the successful transition of the ambulatory practice from a completely office-based practice to a primarily teledermatology model.
Curbside consult or formal medical consultation?
Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, DC, and serves as legal counsel for the AAD and AADA. ... By Megan La Suer, JD, MHA, and Rob Portman, JD, MPP, December 1, 2020 Every month, DermWorld
Sign on the dotted line...
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Tips on improving your compensation package ... Tips on improving your compensation package ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor Faust, the Treaty of Versailles, 20th Century Fox signing away the licensing and merchandising rights for ... Star Wars
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August 14
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 14, 2019 ... CMS seeks to reduce prior authorization burden on physicians DW Insights and Inquiries : Putting muscle into isotretinoin laboratory testing isn’t chopped liver! Applicants sought for research
I have several practice management questions about coding, MIPS, and DataDerm. How can I get help?
Asked and Answered ... August 1, 2020 The Academy offers up-to-date, practical guidance from staff experts in the following areas: ... Coding ... Visit the ... Coding Resource Center at www.aad.org/member/practice/coding for practical tips, tools, quizzes, and videos about common dermatologic coding issues. Members can access guidance on: ... Biopsies
October 9, 2019
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 9, 2019 ... Topical calcineurin inhibitors vs. topical corticosteroids for vitiligo DW Insights and Inquiries : Glucose monitors — Not as sweet as they seem American Board of Dermatology announces
June 2, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 2, 2021 ... Acne and enthesitis: Is there an association? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Touching on contact pemphigus and pemphigus-like eruptions due to imiquimod Derm Coding Consult : Applying
DataDerm: A year of growth
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, March 1, 2022 The largest clinical registry of dermatologic patients in the world, the Academy’s DataDerm ... TM ... platform, housed data from over 11 million patients as of Dec. 31, 2020, according to a recently published ... JAAD article
Dermatology injection code utilization
In our ongoing effort to inform and educate, the AAD/A coding team continues to monitor the utilization of frequently reported services in dermatology through the ... Medicare Part B National Utilization Data . This article reviews and compares the Medicare Part B national utilization of dermatology-related injection codes for calendar
MIPS reporting in 2018
In Practice ... Rachna Chaudhari is the AAD's practice management manager. Her column offers tips in response to common member questions. ... By Rachna Chaudhari, MPH, director of practice management, February 1, 2018 After requiring dermatologists to report one measure one time in 2017 to avoid a 4% penalty in
COVID’s impact on cosmetic procedures
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, April 1, 2022 During the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many practices paused elective and cosmetic procedures for several weeks, followed by further disruptions throughout the year due to the ebb and flow in national and regional caseloads. The release
Summary of MIPS 2021 changes
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, manager, practice management, February 1, 2021 Each month DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month Faiza Wasif, MPH, the Academy’s Practice Management manager, offers a summary of MIPS changes in 2021. CMS released the final Quality Payment Program (QPP)
September 18
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 18, 2019 ... HPV vaccine to treat common warts? DW Insights and Inquiries : Calcipotriene and 5-fluorouracil — Dermatology’s new dynamic duo? Government green-lights co-pay accumulator programs for 2020 Howard
March 3, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 3, 2021 ... The latest on the association between diet and acne DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Time to reassess messing around with steroids and psoriasis Is intralesional 5-FU effective
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Three life lessons
From the President ... Dr. Hruza served as Academy president from March 2019 to March 2020. ... By George Hruza, MD, MBA, April 1, 2019 I am honored and humbled to lead this great organization. I want to thank Dr. Suzanne Olbricht for her strong leadership over this past year
January 13, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 13, 2020 ... CMS implements congressionally mandated adjustments, avoiding steep Medicare cuts DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Not aging like fine wine — The myths and mysteries of acquired port
July 31
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 31, 2019 ... Academy and NPF release new psoriasis phototherapy guidelines DW Insights and Inquiries : A metabolic pathway that may allow dermatologists to run rings around porokeratoses Having trouble
An old dog with a new trick: High dose intralesional steroids in hidradenitis suppurativa
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD February 2, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 5 Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is hitting its stride academically — deservedly so. In 2000 there were 2 publications about HS in the ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ; in 2010, 9 manuscripts; and, in 2020,
October 13, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 13, 2021 ... How does wearing occlusive gloves impact hand eczema? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : What’s up in Down syndrome? Relief funds available for health care providers, including some
AAD education goes digital
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, November 1, 2020 In June, the AAD launched its first-ever virtual meeting experience — ... AAD VMX — to reflect the evolving needs of a post-COVID world. As many organizations have pivoted to digital learning models, a recent study from
Working up pernio: How far should you dip your toe in the water?
By David A. Wetter, MD May 6, 2020 Vol. 2, No. 18 Dermatologists are rapidly becoming reacquainted with pernio (chilblains), given the increasing reports of pernio-like acral eruptions (and other dermatologic manifestations) occurring in association with COVID-19. (1, 2) This raises an important clinical question: under normal (non-COVID-19) circumstances, what
Dermatology sends record-breaking numbers to Capitol Hill
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, January 1, 2020 Election year is finally here, and dermatology kicked off the new political season with a splash at the 2019 AADA Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. This past September, a record-breaking number of physicians, patients, patient advocates, dermatology
April 24
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 24, 2019 ... Dermal filler may effectively treat facial acne scarring DW Insights and Inquiries : Fever, rash, and lymphadenopathy may be wearing more than one DRESS AAD Board of
Patient safety must come first
From the President ... Dr. Thiers served as Academy president from March 2020 to March 2021. ... By Bruce Thiers, MD, February 1, 2021 Ask almost any dermatologist what health care issue bugs them the most, and they will likely cite unsafe scope of practice expansions by non-physician clinicians. Indeed,
It’s a leap year!
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, February 1, 2020 Forget what you were taught in school; a year really isn’t 365 days long. It’s closer to 365.24 days. This is, of course, why we add an extra day to
PDF of DIR Fall 2022
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Empowering physician well-being
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, Associate Director, Practice Management, December 1, 2023 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff explains how to navigate burnout in dermatology. Navigating burnout in dermatology ... Burnout is a term that has become familiar to
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... July 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... MALLORY ABATE, MD What are COVID toes? Lindy Fox, MD, professor of dermatology at UCSF, weighed in with her expert opinion on
Frequently asked coding questions: Answered
Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, February 1, 2020 Recently, the Academy’s coding staff and I have received several coding questions that others may have
I am interested in teledermatology. Can the Academy offer any guidance?
Asked and Answered ... June 1, 2020 Yes. The AAD believes that teledermatology is a powerful tool for increasing patient access to needed dermatologic care. Members can access an online teledermatology toolkit with up-to-date resources on: ... Access the ... AAD teledermatology toolkit . ... Looking for More Answers? ...
Optimizing telehealth services
Cracking the code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, July 1, 2020 Take the quiz to see if you're up to date. ... You spend seven minutes doing
June 19
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 19, 2019 ... Do hidradenitis suppurativa patients have a greater comorbidity burden than psoriasis patients? DW Insights and Inquiries : The newest frontier for biologics and psoriasis may be adherence
May 1
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 1, 2019 ... FDA approves two new psoriasis treatments ... DW Insights and Inquiries : When assessing morbilliform eruptions think about morbilli (measles)! We want your feedback: Draft psoriasis guidelines
November 20, 2019
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / November 20, 2019 ... Which types of dermal fillers are associated with increased complications? DW Insights and Inquiries: Rituximab and dermatomyositis — Dr. Samitz would be proud An ode to the
I am going to be retiring at the end of the year. Does the Academy offer a discounted membership rate?
Asked and Answered ... November 1, 2020 If you are currently retired, plan to retire later this year or the first half of next year, you may be eligible for Life Membership. Per the AAD Bylaws, the Life Membership category is open to all Academy members who meet the following
How can I get a receipt for payments made to the Academy?
Asked and Answered ... March 1, 2020 For all Academy-related payments — membership dues, past orders, a subscription to ... Dialogues in Dermatology — AAD members can access their receipts as follows: ... 1. Visit ... www.aad.org/members 2. Sign in to your member profile ... 3. Click the "Account" tab
The telltale plastic bag of flakes
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, April 1, 2020 For many of us, that baggie is the start of a really bad day, because while we all recognize delusions of parasitosis, few of us are completely comfortable treating it.
Surgical coding challenges
Cracking the code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, March 1, 2020 Test your knowledge: Surgical coding challenges ... Take the quiz to see if you're up to
Teledermatology in the COVID-19 era
Cracking the code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, May 1, 2020 Test your knowledge: Teledermatology in the COVID-19 era ... Take the quiz to see if you're
Focus on Mohs surgery
Cracking the code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, August 1, 2020 Take the quiz to see if you're up to date. ... You receive a CBR report
DataDerm™: Past, present, and future
Answers in Practice ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, March 1, 2020 Dermatology World ... talks with Jeffrey Jacobs, MD, who, in February 2019, became the physician advisor for DataDerm ™ ... — the Academy’s clinical data registry. Question: Tell us a little bit about the history of the Academy’s
When life gives you lemons
From the President ... Dr. Thiers served as Academy president from March 2020 to March 2021. ... By Bruce Thiers, MD, March 1, 2021 The last 12 months have been, inarguably, pretty sour. When I first assumed the office of Academy President we were embarking on a frightening journey into
July 12, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 12, 2023 ... Association between hydrochlorothiazide use and nonmelanoma skin cancer DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : After 23 years, a syndrome converted me into an eflornithine believer Potential applications of
Does the Academy have any HIPAA or OSHA training resources for my staff?
Asked and Answered ... May 1, 2020 Yes! The AAD offers dermatologists and their staff the following tools and resources to assist with HIPAA and OSHA compliance: ... HIPAA ... Visit the ... HIPAA Resource Center for answers on: ... Whether you are a HIPAA-covered entity ... How you can
Climate change perception among dermatologists
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, December 1, 2021 In June 2020, the International Society of Dermatology (ISD) published results of an ... online survey of member dermatologists that gauged their perceptions on climate change and their beliefs about its effects on clinical practice. ... Overall,
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Making a pitch for the C-reactive protein/albumin ratio
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Feb. 12, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 6 Studying the PhanaVision jumbotron at Citizens Bank Park on a warm Friday evening in June, I realized that when analyzing baseball data, I am "old school." In my youth, the critical measure of a pitcher’s success was
Dermatology snags the spotlight
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, April 1, 2020 Dermatology remained a hot news topic in 2019, generating a record 13.2 billion print, broadcast, and online media impressions — a 48% increase from last year. Web traffic to public content on the newly updated AAD.org also
We are your No. 1 high impact journal
For the fourth straight year, the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) ranked as the top peer-reviewed journal in its field, according to journal impact factor rankings published by Clarivate’s Journal Citation Reports (JCR) Web of Science Group. With an impact factor of 13.8, JAAD is in the
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... August 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... EDWARD W. COWEN, MD, MHSc Mortality associated with the COVID-19 pandemic has varied between countries. Among the population-based factors that may account
An appetite for healthy skin
Take the short quiz below to evaluate your knowledge of diet's impact on the skin. ... November 1, 2020 Diet and the skin ... Can you separate fact from fiction? Put your knowledge to the test. ... Exclusion diets can clear patients' atopic dermatitis. ... True or false? ... Dietary
A data-driven approach to reducing no-shows
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, March 1, 2020 When it comes to patient appointment reminders, three is the magic number. A 2019 study by Solutionreach, a patient relationship management platform, found that three messages sent three weeks, days, and hours from the date and time
September 4
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 4, 2019 ... New Drug Application submitted for rosacea topical treatment DW Insights and Inquiries : Parabens — A common allergen with lots of hype and no real harm Feedback
DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore hundreds of ... DermWorld Insights and Inquiries articles by clinical area, specific condition, or medical journal source. ... Access articles by publication date ... 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Access articles by clinical area ... Dermatologic surgery Dermatopathology Medical dermatology Pediatric dermatology Access articles by condition or
Top dermatologist concerns during COVID
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, June 1, 2021 As the long-term impact of COVID-19 on schools, businesses, and the medical system has continued to unfold, dermatologists have grappled with high-pressure concerns ranging from staff safety to the overall financial stability of their practice. In May
Moving on
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, February 1, 2020 More Americans than ever are leaving their jobs. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, annual "quits" reached an all-time peak of 40.1 million last year. Dermatologists have
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... October 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... ED COWEN, MD Why do a small percentage of young and apparently healthy patients with COVID-19 develop life-threatening infection or a Kawasaki syndrome-like
PDF of 2020 MIPS reporting snapshot
. 2020 2020 MIPS MIPS Readiness Readiness ChecklistChecklist help you begin to prepare your for MIPS
I was scammed into registering for a fake meeting. How can I verify an Academy meeting is legitimate?
Asked and Answered ... April 1, 2020 Most meeting fraud can be avoided by verifying the authenticity of a registration site before providing any personal or financial information. ... Registration for official AAD/A meetings should only be done through the Academy’s website and the AAD’s legitimate registration and housing partner,
June 5
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 5, 2019 ... Self-injection of black market dermal fillers poses health concern DW Insights and Inquiries : Stress 2 ... + Hormones 2 ... = Acne 2 ... CMS/NCCI announce
October
Issue ... October January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... From the editor What's hot ... What's hot? Clinical Applications ... What barriers to care exist for American Indian individuals in rural communities? Feature
Debridements
Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, January 1, 2020 Test your knowledge: Debridements ... Take the quiz to see if you're up to date. ...
Mohs under review
Cracking the code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, June 1, 2020 Test your knowledge: Mohs under review ... Take the quiz to see if you're up to
Dermatologists remain divided on artificial intelligence
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, January 1, 2021 Once limited to the realm of sci-fi, artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented intelligence (AuI) tools are now in early stages of development. While AI and AuI tools in dermatology may have assistive and efficiency potential, they also
AAD membership data reveal key specialty shifts
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, July 1, 2020 Much has changed over the past five years, and dermatology is no exception. AAD membership data, which represents approximately 92% of all board-certified dermatologists, helps lend some insight into which way the specially is currently trending. Regarding
A note from the Editor: The last print edition of Derm Coding Consult
In the Fall edition of Derm Coding Consult (DCC), the Academy informed our readers of our plan to transition DCC to an online publication starting in January 2020. That time is upon us; the Winter 2019 edition is the Academy’s last print edition of DCC. ... Academy staff have been
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... September 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... HARRY DAO JR., MD Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) ranks high on my list of tough conditions to manage. In 2015, adalimumab’s new status
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... March 1, 2021 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS The American Journal of Public Health published a series of analyses on wasteful spending in United States health
CMS clarifies telehealth and telephone coding during COVID-19 public health emergency
On April 30, 2020 a second round of expansive changes to telehealth coding as well as regulatory revisions was announced by CMS. These changes were to ensure access to care and flexibility to the healthcare system during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). These recent changes and more can be
The skin and stress connection
Experts explore the underlying mechanisms of the link between the brain and the skin. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, December 1, 2020 There is generally no question among dermatologists that psychological stress can affect the skin. This year, more than ever, the heightened stress of living
AADA successfully advocates for new diagnostic code
Moving the needle ... January 1, 2024 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. The AADA advocated for you and got a new diagnostic code for reporting follow-up encounters for patients with malignant neoplasms. The approved ICD-10-CM
October
Issue ... October January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... This year, the ADA celebrates its 30th anniversary What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What role can
What is the AAD Fellow (FAAD) designation and why should I use it?
Asked and Answered ... December 1, 2020 In a health care environment where non-clinician physicians and others claim to be "skin experts," it is increasingly important to make sure dermatology patients and the public know the profound difference in the advanced training that dermatologists receive. Use the new AAD Fellow
November
Issue ... November January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... So, what's a Kodachrome? What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... When is pyoderma gangrenosum not pyoderma gangrenosum?
Practicing cosmetic dermatology during COVID-19
Answers in Practice ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, November 1, 2020 DermWorld ... talks with Sean Wu, MD, Monica Boen, MD, Douglas C. Wu, MD, PhD, and Mitchel P. Goldman, MD, from Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, about best practices for offering cosmetic dermatology during COVID-19. DermWorld: How
Prior authorization’s impact during COVID-19
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, October 1, 2021 In December 2020, the American Medical Association (AMA) conducted a survey on the effects of prior authorization (PA) on physicians and patients in their care. The survey was administered to a sample of 1,000 practicing physicians, made
PDF of DIR Winter 2020
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PDF of 2020 Submission Guide
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Obituaries
Obituaries ... By Jerry Graff, MD, June 1, 2020 The Academy recently learned with sorrow of the passing of the following members of the dermatologic community. ... ROBERT AUERBACH, MD, of New York, Nov. 1, 2017, at age 85. Trained in dermatology at University of Chicago. Was a well-known expert
Examining the monograph
Dissecting the FDA’s proposed rule on the over-the-counter sunscreen monograph and what dermatologists might expect in the coming years. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, November 1, 2020 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been regulating sunscreen since the beginning of the monograph system in
The new AAD website is great! Where can I find resources to ensure that my practice is compliant with government regulations?
Asked and Answered ... October 1, 2020 The new AAD site offers step-by-step guides and interactive tools to ensure that your practice meets compliance standards. ... CLIA ... Follow the tabs on this step-by-step guide to learn how to comply, depending on the lab work you conduct in your facility.
August
Issue ... August January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... As I write this, 2020 is half over What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... Should margin status
New survey reveals public confusion about risks of tanning and sunburns
American Academy of Dermatology Survey Shows Large Increase in People Getting Tans and Sunburns in 2021 ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 24, 2022) — A recent American Academy of Dermatology survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults revealed a significant increase in both tanning and number of sunburns in 2021 compared to
January 20, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 20, 2020 ... Natural supplements in dermatology: What drugs do they interact with? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: Olmsted syndrome patients can finally put their foot down Derm Coding Consult :
AADA successfully advocates for new malignant neoplasm diagnostic code
The AADA advocated for you and got a new diagnostic code for reporting follow-up encounters for patients with malignant neoplasms. It can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The approved ICD-10-CM code Z08 allows dermatologists to report primary diagnosis and proper history of malignant neoplasm treated for
Addressing systems and administrative challenges
Running a successful dermatology practice hinges not only on exceptional patient care but also on efficient administration. While challenges vary based on practice type and other factors, most practices face common administrative burdens. These burdens are a major driver of burnout. ... Surveys conducted among Academy members between 2016-2020 revealed
2019 DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore Dermatology World Insights and Inquiries articles by publication date. ... December ... December 18 - DWI&I holiday greeting 2020: Eyeing dermatology’s future December 11 - Topical retinoid therapy for acanthosis nigricans: In the thick of it December 4 - Beware: Discordance abounds among pathologists in the diagnosis of melanocytic
Melanoma of the head and neck: Mohs or wide local excision?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, April 1, 2020 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Ian Maher, MD, about his recent
Feeling supported provides peace of mind
Akua P. Sarfo, MD, PhD, was able to attend her first AAD Annual Meeting without it being financially stressful . Dr. Sarfo's story ... Akua P. Sarfo, MD, PhD, (right) and co-resident Melissa Levoska, MD, enjoyed attending the AAD Annual Meeting. ... The AAD’s Resident Education Grant for the Annual
2021 Annual Meeting Cancellation
2021 Annual Meeting is canceled ... The 2021 Academy Meeting has been canceled due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. ... AAD President Bruce H. Thiers, MD, FAAD, sent the message below to all Academy members and others who planned to attend the 2021 Annual Meeting on Nov. 23, 2020.
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... November 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD A novel topical antiandrogen, clascoterone cream, has been shown to be effective for the treatment of acne, according to a
EHR use cases: Streamline operations and improve practice efficiency
Are you thinking about transitioning your paper-based practice to start using an electronic health record (EHR)? Or have you recently implemented an EHR and feeling overwhelmed with all the features? According to the American Academy of Dermatology 2020 Practice Profile Survey, 8 in 10 practices have adopted EHRs and while
AADA Health System Reform Principles
(Approved by the AADA Board of Directors, 2009)(Revised and Approved by the AADA Board of Directors, 2020) The American Academy of Dermatology Association established these principles to guide physician leadership in taking policy positions and advocating for health system reform. At the root of these guiding principles is the need
Helping vulnerable communities access COVID-19 tests
A dermatologist launches a COVID-19 testing site in a historically underserved area of her city. ... Dr. Okoye's story ... Ginette Okoye, MD, FAAD, Chair of the Department of Dermatology, Howard University College of Medicine ... The COVID-19 pandemic hit Washington, D.C., hard in early April 2020. At the time
SkinSerious: Jennifer Bowers
A dermatologist in Detroit supports emergency department care during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Dr. Stein Gold's story ... Linda Stein Gold, MD, FAAD, Director of Dermatology Clinical Research, Henry Ford Health System ... Detroit was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, becoming one of the initial hot spots in the
PDF of Disorders of hypopigmentation
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What does the research say about the use of cannabinoids for the treatment of itch?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, May 1, 2020 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Mark Bechtel, MD, about his recent
This year, the ADA celebrates its 30th anniversary
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, October 1, 2020 Not the dental ADA, or even the dermatologic one. The Americans with Disabilities Act ADA. This landmark piece of legislation sought to ensure that Americans living with a disability have
Understanding the dermatologic manifestations of COVID-19
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, June 1, 2020 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Esther Freeman, MD, PhD, about the
PDF of Summer 2019 issue of Derm Directions
Recipients are invited to reveal their projects at the 2020 AAD Annual Meeting and receive a stipend
The Academy has something for everyone
From the President ... Dr. Thiers served as Academy president from March 2020 to March 2021. ... By Bruce Thiers, MD, January 1, 2021 Welcome, 2021! January always brings the inevitable questions about New Year’s resolutions and change, so what’s in store for you this year? Are you considering retirement?
Believe in the joy of dermatology
From the President ... Dr. Hruza served as Academy president from March 2019 to March 2020. ... By George Hruza, MD, MBA, May 1, 2019 From AI offering a promising approach to diagnosing skin disease, to groundbreaking treatments for your patients’ chronic conditions and telemedicine technology helping us reach previously
Come with me: A skeptic’s journey
Feature ... Dr. Van Voorhees is chair of the AAD Ad Hoc Task Force on Strategic Corporate Positioning. ... By Abby Van Voorhees, MD, April 1, 2020 Two years ago, when I was asked to chair the AAD’s Ad Hoc Task Force on Strategic Corporate Positioning, I was skeptical, but
Do polygenic risk scores have potential utility in determining risk for dermatologic disease?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, February 1, 2020 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Maryam Asgari, MD, MPH, about her
September 25
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 25, 2019 ... Which biologics cause weight gain in psoriasis patients? DW Insights and Inquiries : I never wanted chaperones — until now Two sides to every story Academy's contribution
Most days, Dermatology World is a very happy place.
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, July 1, 2020 And why shouldn’t it be? After all, we in dermatology have what most of us feel certain is the best, most fascinating, and most rewarding medical career. We are privileged
This is probably the hardest column I’ve ever had to write
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, May 1, 2020 Because of our publication deadline, I’m composing this at the end of March. It’s not what I thought I’d be writing when I reviewed our scheduled lineup of articles several
The skin-mind connection
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, March 1, 2020 There is rarely a day when I am not reminded of the fascinating and intimate relationship of the skin and the mind. Psychological factors are estimated to play a significant
Lecturing about measles?
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, January 1, 2020 Why would a dermatologist lecture about measles? Several years ago, I put together a grand rounds talk titled, "Measles: will you know it when you see it?" Like most of
Should margin status of biopsies be included in dermatopathology reports?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, August 1, 2020 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Michi Shinohara, MD, about her recent
Finding the right words
In Practice ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, February 1, 2020 Each month, Dermatology World ... addresses issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month Dermatology World ... talks with Aisha Sethi, MD, about how the practices of dermatology and poetry intersect. Aisha Sethi, MD ... "It’s similar to how some
PDF of DIR Summer 2022
project, try to turn it into a paper — it can only help down the line!”
Doing our part to make a difference
From the President ... Dr. Hruza served as Academy president from March 2019 to March 2020. ... By George Hruza, MD, MBA, June 3, 2019 "When you think about yourself, skip the only,’ as in I’m only a surgeon’ or I’m only a dermatologist.’ Think about what needs to be
It’s always the gluten
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, November 1, 2020 Gluten is to dermatitis as brown recluse spider bites are to ulcers. Often blamed, but rarely the cause. I run a contact dermatitis clinic, and without fail, at least one
What did you do during the COVID-19 epidemic, Mom?
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, September 1, 2020 When our children and grandchildren ask us this question, some of us will have interesting stories to tell. For the most part, dermatologists would not be expected to be on
Holy dermatology, Batman!
Balance in practice ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, August 1, 2020 Each month, Dermatology World ... addresses issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, Philip Latham, MD, talks about his passion for Batman-inspired car remodels. "You can’t just go down and tell the guy at the auto store that
I’m tired
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, June 1, 2020 I hear that a lot these days. COVID-19 blew up the world as we knew it and the process has been, among other things, exhausting. Almost overnight we turned on
The times they are a-changin'
From the President ... Dr. Hruza served as Academy president from March 2019 to March 2020. ... By George Hruza, MD, MBA, September 2, 2019 Who knew more than 50 years ago, that this iconic Bob Dylan song could apply to health care? The U.S. health care system has weathered
2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
CMS implements congressionally mandated adjustments, avoiding steep Medicare cuts ... Weeks after Congress mandated that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services adjust the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, CMS released the new 2021 conversion factor (CF) and relative value units. The new CF for 2021 is $34.8931, which is
PDF of Data Access and Use Policy
Data Analytics Partner In Spring 2021, AAD launched a collaboration with OM1, [https://www.om1.com
Voluntary repayments: Contractual clawbacks
Legally Speaking ... Daniel F. Shay, Esq., is a health care attorney at Alice G. Gosfield and Associates, P.C. ... By Daniel F. Shay, Esq., November 1, 2020 Every month, DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s author, Daniel F. Shay, Esq. is a health care attorney
Advocating on behalf of dermatology is an enduring obligation
From the President ... Dr. Hruza served as Academy president from March 2019 to March 2020. ... By George Hruza, MD, MBA, December 1, 2019 The year is winding down, and as usual I find myself reminiscing about the last 12 months — thinking about all of the patients I
Evaluation and management in 2021: Part 2
Cracking the code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, October 1, 2020 Test your knowledge: Evaluation and management in 2021: Part 2 ... Take the quiz to see
HIPAA refresher: Privacy, security, and breaches
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, manager, practice management, October 1, 2020 Each month DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month Faiza Wasif, MPH, the Academy’s practice management manager, explains HIPAA. It seems that federal regulations are changing at a rapid speed, especially during the
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... April 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... MALLORY ABATE, MD Interested in some patch testing pearls for your patients with allergic contact dermatitis? In the January issue of ...
Are there best practices for preventing and managing pressure ulcers?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, January 1, 2020 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Joshua Mervis, MD, and Tania J.
The evolution of medicine requires the ability to adapt.
From the President ... Dr. Hruza served as Academy president from March 2019 to March 2020. ... By George Hruza, MD, MBA, August 1, 2019 If you’re like me, you probably found ... Dermatology World ’s July feature article that compared medicine today to medicine several decades ago very amusing.
Provider playbook
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... Nurse practitioners intensify efforts to expand scope of practice ... Nurse practitioners intensify efforts to expand scope of practice ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer When the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the U.S. in 2020, nurse practitioners (NPs)
Alaskapox: The beat goes on
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Feb. 21, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 8 Disclaimer: This commentary was written on Feb. 14, 2024, for a publication date of Feb. 21, 2024. The issues related to Alaskapox are currently under investigation. Some content included in this commentary may no longer be factual
Caring for patients with disabilities
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... How to stay compliant with ADA guidelines while treating patients with disabilities ... How to stay compliant with ADA guidelines while treating patients with disabilities ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor In July 2020, the Americans with Disabilities
Taking the pain out of prior authorization denials
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, January 1, 2020 Dermatology World talks with Martina Porter, MD, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, about how she has mastered the prior authorization appeal process. Dr. Porter is co-director of the Clinical Laboratory for Epidemiology and Applied Research in Skin
The power of state advocacy
From the President ... Dr. Hruza served as Academy president from March 2019 to March 2020. ... By George Hruza, MD, MBA, November 1, 2019 When you think of advocacy, what do you think of? Capitol Hill and Congress? CMS and the FDA? If so, you’re not wrong. Many facets
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... September 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MS, MPH, FAAD The HPV vaccine is a safe and effective method of preventing cancer, but parental hesitancy toward vaccine
PDF of Drug eruptions
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Cutaneous findings of COVID-19 in a pandemic hot zone
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, July 1, 2020 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Dermatology World ... talked to Joanna Harp, MD, director of the inpatient dermatology
Navigating COVID-19 relief programs
Answers in Practice ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, June 1, 2020 Dermatology World ... talked to James Zalla, MD, from Florence, Kentucky, about his efforts to keep his practice afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. This interview reflects the situation as of April 21. Dermatology World: Tell us about your
Behind the lens
DermWorld takes a look at training and research gaps that impact skin of color patients ... Feature ... By Stacia Johnston, member communications specialist, January 1, 2021 From pavements-turned-murals to White Coats for Black Lives — a bold declaration by physicians to dismantle racism in medicine — the Black Lives
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... August 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS, FAAD You have likely noticed an increase in online reviews of yourself and your practice over the last
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... January 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... MALLORY ABATE, MD Is frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) really caused by sunscreen? A new ... JAAD article reviews the evidence. The rising
Evaluation and management in 2021: Part 4
Cracking the code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, December 1, 2020 Jan. 1, 2021: A new structure for reporting office and other outpatient evaluation and management (E/M)
Leasing the practice: An end-run to acquisition
Legally Speaking ... Alice G. Gosfield, Esq. is a health care attorney at Alice G. Gosfield and Associates, P.C. ... By Alice G. Gosfield, Esq., July 1, 2020 Every month, Dermatology World ... covers legal issues in Legally Speaking. This month’s author, Alice G. Gosfield, Esq. is a health care
Employment-related legal considerations during COVID-19: Part II
Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, DC, and serves as legal counsel for the AAD and AADA. ... By Megan La Suer, JD, MHA, Rob Portman, JD, MPP, and Ben Tesdahl, JD, June 1, 2020
Evaluation and management in 2021: Part 1
Cracking the code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, September 1, 2020 Test your knowledge: Evaluation and management in 2021: Part 1 ... Take the quiz to see
Murky waters
Will a new federal regulation create an era of health care transparency or leave dermatologists and their patients in the dark? ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, January 1, 2022 In 2016, Congress passed the 21st Century Cures Act, which included provisions that push for greater interoperability
Switching EHRs: Planning ahead
Legally Speaking ... Daniel F. Shay, Esq. is a health care attorney at Alice G. Gosfield and Associates, P.C. ... By Daniel F. Shay, Esq. , March 1, 2020 Physician use of electronic health records (EHRs) is a modern fact of life; so is physicians switching from one EHR to
Minimizing the risk of medical malpractice liability related to COVID-19 public health emergency
Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, DC, and serves as legal counsel for the AAD and AADA. ... By Megan La Suer, JD, MHA, and Rob Portman, JD, MPP, August 1, 2020 Every month, Dermatology
Lock it down
Answers in Practice ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, September 1, 2020 Dermatology World ... talks to Jon Ward, MD, founder and president of Dermatology Specialists of Florida, about developing office lockdown procedures. Dermatology World: You have procedures for several emergency events — not only natural disasters, but also for
American Academy of Dermatology installs new officers, board members
ORLANDO, FL (March 7, 2025) — Four new officers and four new board members will be installed immediately upon conclusion of the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology. The officers and board members are all board-certified dermatologists and members of the AAD, the world’s largest dermatologic society
Dermatology doubles media presence in 2020
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, August 1, 2021 Last year, dermatology-related topics generated a record-breaking 36 billion print, broadcast, and online media impressions — more than double the total coverage in 2019. This sharp increase is likely tied to COVID-19, specifically news items on COVID-related
Der(mom)atology: Navigating parenthood as a physician
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor , November 1, 2023 DermWorld ... talks to Asmaa Chaudhry, MD, FAAD, from Stone Ridge Dermatology in Aldie, Virginia, about her tips for balancing two demanding jobs — physician and parent. Asmaa Chaudhry, MD, FAAD ... DermWorld : Tell us about
AAD's Annual Meeting 2020 Press Guidelines
Academy of Dermatology is o Those who have attended a previous pleased to welcome the media to the 2020
Propranolol for infantile hemangiomas: Start to finish
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD March 26, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 12 "We have observed that propranolol can inhibit the growth of these [infantile capillary] hemangiomas." (1) In my career, I cannot think of any statement that led to such a swift, dramatic paradigm shift in management more than
Skin reactions to COVID-19 and its vaccines
Board-certified dermatologist provides the latest information on how COVID and its vaccines affect people’s skin BOSTON, MA (March 25, 2022) —When the pandemic began, everything about COVID-19 was new and unknown, including the correlation between COVID and the skin. Thanks to a comprehensive COVID-19 dermatology registry, dermatologists now have gathered
Dermatology resident develops face masks from recycled medical supplies
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... DermWorld Weekly talks with Aditi Sharma, MD, a third-year resident in the department of dermatology at the University of California, Irvine, about how she produced a new type of protective face mask made from recycled
The ins and outs of billing company contracts
Legally Speaking ... Alice G. Gosfield, Esq. is a health care attorney at Alice G. Gosfield and Associates, P.C. ... By Alice G. Gosfield, Esq., November 1, 2020 Every month, DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s author is Alice G. Gosfield, Esq., who is a health
COVID-19 impact on employed dermatologists: Part 1
Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, DC, and serves as legal counsel for the AAD and AADA. ... By Ben Tesdahl, JD, Megan La Suer, JD, MHA, and Rob Portman, JD, MPP, September 1, 2020
PDF of FAQ
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How can functionality assessments help determine appropriate treatment for NMSCs in elderly patients?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, September 1, 2020 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Michael Renzi, MD, and Naomi Lawrence,
Obituaries
Obituaries ... By Jerry Graff, MD, March 1, 2020 The Academy recently learned with sorrow of the passing of the following members of the dermatologic community. ... ALGIE C. BROWN, MD, of Roswell, Georgia, May 14, 2018, at age 82. Trained in dermatology at Johns Hopkins followed by a fellowship
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... March 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... BRYAN CARROLL, MD, PHD There are relationships of psoriasis lesions with candida, staph aureus, and now bacteriophages. Our understanding of the interplay
The planet and the patient
How dermatologists confront the impact of climate change on patients. ... Feature ... By Jan Bowers, December 1, 2020 While political and economic concerns have permeated the debate around climate change, particularly in the United States, medical issues are increasingly coming to the forefront. According to the Centers for Disease
January 6, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 6, 2021 ... Managing pain in hidradenitis suppurativa patients: A proposed algorithm DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Itching to see if polymerase chain reaction mite be the future of diagnosing
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... June 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... BRYAN CARROLL, MD, PhD We may need to channel Carl Sagan to appreciate the vastness of the recently released billions upon billions
PDF of 2020 Quality Performance Dashboard Board Training Guide
2020 Quality Performance Dashboard Training Guide Table of Contents Quality Performance Dashboard
AAD's Annual Meeting 2020 Press Guidelines for Exhibitors
Guidelines for Exhibitors The American Academy of Dermatology is pleased to welcome exhibitors to the 2020
Evaluation and management in 2021: Part 3
Cracking the code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, November 1, 2020 Test your knowledge: Evaluation and management in 2021: Part 3 ... Take the quiz to see
How is structural racism affecting atopic dermatitis in African American children?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, November 1, 2020 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS, about
COVID-19 impact on employed dermatologists: Part 2
Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, DC, and serves as legal counsel for the AAD and AADA. ... By Ben Tesdahl, JD, Megan La Suer, JD, MHA, and Rob Portman, JD, MPP, October 1, 2020
PDF of Quality measure ASPS23 documentation tips
23: Avoidance of Opioid Prescriptions for Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection 2020
PDF of 2020 Quality #138 Documentation Tips
MIPS #138: Melanoma: Coordination of Care 2020 Documentation Tip Sheet Electronic
Immediate pathology report release to patients – Is the 21st Century CURES Act worse than the disease?
By Lorraine L. Rosamilia, MD, FAAD Staff Dermatologist, Geisinger Health System Aug. 25, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 34 The 21st Century Cures Act, signed into federal law in 2016, was enacted to optimize medical product development and advance patient access to medical innovations. Notable for inclusion of patient perspectives in
Anti-kickback implications for company-sponsored speaker programs
Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, DC, and serves as legal counsel for the AAD and AADA. ... By Megan La Suer, JD, MHA, and Rob Portman, JD, MPP, February 1, 2021 Every month, DermWorld
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What role can dermatologists play in developing a COVID-19 vaccine?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, October 1, 2020 DermWorld ... talks to Adnan Nasir, MD, PhD, medical director of dermatology research at Wake Research Associates at UNC
PDF of 2020 proposed updates to the MPFS with codes commonly used in dermatology.
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AAD/A committee participation and ethical conduct: Policies and procedures
Legally Speaking ... By Megan La Suer, JD, MHA, and Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, January 1, 2020 Every month, ... Dermatology World covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s authors are health care attorneys with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville in Washington, DC. Portman is also general counsel
Progress in pemphigus: Solidifying rituximab’s role
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 7, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 27 "Now what do I do?" ... That question, asked by dermatologists every day about patients who are not responding to therapy, was posed in the preface of the first (and every subsequent) edition of ... Treatment of
Negotiating fee schedules
When negotiating with private payers, knowing your worth can pay off. ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, contributing writer, November 1, 2020 If you think medical school and residency were difficult, wait until you try to negotiate a higher fee schedule with a payer. ... "My experience has been that,
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Erosion of administrative support in dermatology
What has caused it, and what resources can help? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, November 1, 2023 A successful dermatology office is characterized not only by quality patient care, but also efficient administrative practices. However, current data indicate that the administrative burden placed on physicians and their
An appetite for healthy skin
Can diet affect dermatologic health? Experts weigh in on the evidence. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, November 1, 2020 You are what you eat — more than just a mantra, the phrase encapsulates a growing public desire for food-based solutions to targeted health outcomes. However, mixed media
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Digging deeper into lupus erythematosus panniculitis
By Warren Heymann, MD May 5, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 18 Lupus erythematosus panniculitis (aka lupus erythematosus profundus, LEP) has a storied history. The famed clinician Harry Arnold noted that Kaposi (when he was Kohn) observed nodules in patients with lupus. (1) Debates and controversies ensued for decades, with many
Keeping abreast of drug-induced cutaneous lupus
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Aug. 4, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 31 Tom Hanks, as Commander Jim Lovell in the movie ... Apollo 13, lamented that the world was not watching their onboard video, compared to Neil Armstrong’s moon landing a year earlier. Reality dictates that the seminal breakthroughs
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MIPS #410: Psoriasis: Clinical Response to Systemic Medications 2020 Documentation
Lessons learned from canine atopic dermatitis
What can human and veterinary dermatologists learn from each other in the management and treatment of atopic dermatitis? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, December 1, 2020 In the past, a single doctor would have been called upon to care for all members of a household — including
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August 8, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 9, 2023 ... Emerging treatments for itch in atopic dermatitis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Prior authorization audits and innovations — Are we finally reducing the (PA)in? Adverse events in
June 1, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 1, 2022 ... What’s new in adult acne over the last two years? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Granulomatous cheilitis — Back to the Future Derm Coding Consult : Cigna’s
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September 27, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 27, 2023 ... Is roflumilast effective in patients with seborrheic dermatitis? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Diminishing diagnostic cognitive bias — Anchors away JAK inhibitors for granulomatous dermatoses Is there
Prioritizing physician mental health
Experts discuss available resources, and how the conversation surrounding physician mental health has changed ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, January 1, 2022 On Oct. 28, 2012, life changed for Pamela Wible, MD, a family practice physician in Eugene, Oregon. "I found myself in the second row of
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Triskaidekaphobia legitimized: Fatal Factor XIII deficiency
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD April 12, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 15 I am not especially superstitious. The number 13 has never concerned me but acquired Factor XIII deficiency has now joined my ever-expanding pantheon of new complications to worry about. ... The article entitled "Association of lethal acquired
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Managing dermatologic care in a COVID-19 hot zone
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... ... Dermatology World Weekly talked to Bobby Buka MD, JD, from The Dermatology Specialists in New York City, about his efforts to keep his practices afloat in a coronavirus "hot zone." This interview reflects
December 8, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 8, 2021 ... Factors that may predict chronic spontaneous urticaria recurrence DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Propranolol and neutrophilic dermatoses — Can beta-blockade be better blockade? Feedback requested: Actinic keratosis
May 4, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 4, 2022 ... Plantar warts: Local hyperthermia vs. cryotherapy DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Eruptive pseudoangiomatosis is real Intralesional methotrexate vs. triamcinolone acetonide for nail matrix psoriasis Report shows physician
Shedding light on the hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoproliferative disorder
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Sept. 1, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 35 Hydroa vacciniforme (HV) has always mystified me in every respect — its clinical presentation, pathophysiology, prognosis, and even its name. I understand "vacciniforme" because residual scars may resemble those of smallpox. I was surprised to learn that
Koebnerization in Henoch-Schönlein purpura: How does it line up with prognosis?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD Nov. 20, 2017 ... Urticarial hemorrhagic lesions of Henoch-Schönlein purpura in characteristic distribution. Note Koebner phenomenon in lines of scratch. ... Credit: ... JAAD Heinrich Koebner is eponymically known for having first described the phenomenon of developing an existing dermatosis in previously normal skin following
Leading a rural hospital’s COVID-19 response
A Georgia dermatologist’s National Guard service brings him to the pandemic’s front lines. ... Dr. Lane's story ... Joshua E. Lane, MD, MBA, FAAD ... Because Columbus, Georgia is home to a large military base, many of my patients are veterans. These heroes and their selflessness inspired me to join
December 4, 2019
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / ... December 4, 2019 ... New opioid prescribing guidelines for dermatologic procedures DW Insights and Inquiries: Beware — discordance abounds among pathologists in the diagnosis of melanocytic neoplasms Prepare for next
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Cycling back to doxycycline’s roots as therapy for bullous pemphigoid
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 26, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 30 Patients with moderate to severe bullous pemphigoid are usually treated with systemic corticosteroids. Four patients were treated with tetracycline hydrochloride and niacinamide because of the steroid-sparing anti-inflammatory properties of these agents. An excellent clinical response free of
December 22, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 22, 2021 ... Can COVID-19 be transmitted through the skin? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Holiday greeting 2021 Derm Coding Consult : Anthem updates virtual visit policies No Surprises Act
A changing of the guard: New faces at the Academy
From the President ... Dr. Tomecki served as Academy president from March 2021 to March 2022. ... By Kenneth Tomecki, MD, April 1, 2021 Dateline: Cleveland. Friends, countrymen/women, colleagues, dermatologists from coast to coast. Who would have thought the last year would be so memorable, so unnerving, so depressing? No
Caring for an autoimmune patient during a pandemic
Telemedicine allows a dermatologist to care for a melanoma survivor with a rare autoimmune condition during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Jennifer's story ... Jennifer Bowers, Patient ... I’m fair-skinned with freckles and red hair. I grew up in the 1970s when sunscreen was not yet widely used, and I was
October 5, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 5, 2022 ... Is there an association between low-dose methotrexate and melanoma? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Optimizing the dermatologist-patient encounter FDA approves first treatment for prurigo nodularis Perioperative practices
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... February 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS, FAAD Food portion sizes are getting bigger and so are Americans. Obesity is associated with many dermatologic diseases
February 10, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 10, 2021 ... FDA clears device to improve cellulite DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: Leishmania episode 1a — attack of the clones Distance traveled: Dr. Lim’s diversity focus as Academy president
Granulomatous cheilitis: Back to the Future
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD June 1, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 22 I opened my dermatology practice in 1985 — looking retrospectively, life was then both simpler and more complicated. It was the pre-computer era when patients paid their fee at the time of their visit, utilizing a peg-board
A single case report has the potential to change the world: Could JAK inhibition alter the trajectory of multicentric reticulohistiocytosis?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Aug. 3, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 31 In 1965, Reye described 18 small, fibrous tumors from 12 children submitted to his laboratory for histological examination, that he had accumulated over two decades. Initially, these lesions were tentatively classified as well-differentiated fibrosarcomas. His seminal observation
2021: Best of DermWorld Insights and Inquiries
December 30, 2021 We know how much you enjoy Dr. Heymann and the editorial board’s weekly analyses of dermatologic literature, so we’ve created a list of the top 10 most popular issues in 2021 — starting with the most popular issue of the year. ... 1. Biotin supplementation for hair
MUE, MAI, and you
Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, June 3, 2019 Test your knowledge: MUE, MAI, and you ... Take the quiz to see if you're up
June 29, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 29, 2022 ... Psoriasis treatment adherence: Adalimumab vs. ixekizumab DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : When to see red in linear erythronychia — Malignant onychopapilloma Dermatologist Jack Resneck Jr., MD, FAAD,
Playing the field: Introducing tirbanibulin for actinic keratosis therapy
By Warren R. Heymann, MD January 27, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 4 Field therapy is a cornerstone of actinic keratosis (AK) management. Two years ago, a ... New England Journal of Medicine article demonstrated that 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) was the best among inadequate therapies (compared to imiquimod, MAL-PDT, and ingenol mebutate).
Caveat mTOR revisited: Neurofibromatosis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Feb. 14, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 7 An abridged version of this commentary was published in "A Clinician's Perspective" in the April 2023 issue of the JAAD. ... It is understandable how dermatologists may forget about many details of rare genodermatoses after taking their
Fighting fungi
With increasing resistance to antifungal therapies, here’s what dermatologists need to know about managing dermatophytosis. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, June 1, 2024 A patient presents with widespread, pruritic, scaly, and erythematous plaques of what appears to be tinea corporis. It may be routine to prescribe
DermWorld Weekly comparing efficacy of JAK inhibitors used in alopecia areata
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 22, 2023 ... Comparing efficacy of JAK inhibitors used in alopecia areata DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Resorcinol’s resourcefulness in hidradenitis suppurativa Derm Coding Consult : CMS Targeted Probe and
Drain, pare, snip
Cracking the Code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, December 1, 2019 Test your knowledge: Drain, pare, snip ... Take the quiz to see if you're up to
March 24, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 24, 2021 ... Derm Coding Consult : Applying 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday practice — Part 1 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Lipschütz ulcers — Not only for women
A single case report has the potential to change the world: Could JAK inhibition alter the trajectory of multicentric reticulohistiocytosis?
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD July 20, 2022 Vol. 4, No. 29 One of the joys of practicing in the Delaware Valley is participating in the Philadelphia Dermatological Society (PDS). The local institutions each provide superlative patient presentations and lectures — the range of case presentations is stunning. For
Minutes of the May 21, 2022 AAD Board of Directors meeting.
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This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... July 1, 2021 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD The FDA has approved the first treatment for progeria (Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome). As we all know, progeria is a rare
Going green: The complexities of the green nail syndrome
By Warren R. Heymann, MD February 3, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 5 I find a unique satisfaction in diagnosing the green nail syndrome (GNS, aka chloronychia, Goldman-Fox syndrome) — it is easy to recognize and very reassuring to patients who were convinced they had a subungual melanoma. Based on new
March 17, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 17, 2021 ... COVID-19 in melanoma patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Hoops and happiness — Having the courage to take a shot DermWorld Young Physician Focus : Forging ahead
Always another worry for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa: Amyloid A amyloidosis
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD March 27, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 13 My introduction to hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) was as a first-year dermatology resident on the inpatient dermatology service at Van Etten Hospital in the Bronx, caring for a most unfortunate woman with HS; she had secondarily infected pyoderma
Demodectic eruptions: More than you mite have imagined
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD April 26, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 17 Despite the ongoing debate about the precise role of Demodex in the pathogenesis of multiple dermatoses (pityriasis folliculorum, papulopustular and granulomatous rosacea, perioral dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, blepharitis, and others), few would argue about the association of the
Eradicating ectoparasites
Experts discuss treatment options and tips for successfully diagnosing and treating lice and scabies ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, October 1, 2022 Pediculosis (head, body, or pubic lice infestation) and scabies are caused by ectoparasites that are found to some degree in all human populations, with
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Reduce Drug Code Denials Related to Incomplete Claims Data
Claim denials for drug supplies are often the result of improper national drug codes (NDC) format or missing information related to the drug provided—vital information that is needed by the payer to appropriately adjudicate the claim. ... Physician claims for drugs supplied in the office must include the 11-character NDC
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What’s the latest on treating cutaneous dermatophyte infections in the era of Trichophyton indotineae?
Clinical Applications ... By Sylvia Hsu, MD, FAAD, March 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup member Sylvia Hsu, MD, FAAD, talks to Ananta Khurana, MD, Kabir Sardana, MD, and Anuradha Chowdhary, MD, about their JAAD ... paper, ‘ Clinico-mycological and therapeutic updates on
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reconstruction after skin cancer resection who were prescribed opioid/narcotic therapy* as first line
CMS releases 2023 third and fourth quarter NCCI edits
Derm Coding Consult ... By Tiffany E. McFarland, RHIT, Analyst, Coding & Reimbursement, January 1, 2024 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . CMS has released the third and fourth quarter updates to the National Correct
Streamlining the claim denial process in your practice
Claim denials are a reality for every dermatology practice. It is wise to be proactive and understand what you need to do when you receive a claim denial. Streamlining your claim denial process requires understanding the meaning behind each denial on the explanation of benefits (EOB) and the appropriate action
Sniffing out the meaning of perialar intertrigo
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Jan. 4, 2023 Vol. 5, No. 1 The first sentence in the abstract by Sanchez et al intrigued me: "We observed isolated cases of perialar intertrigo in children and teenagers that did not appear to correspond to any known clinical entity." They further state:
Checking in on immune checkpoint inhibitors
Immune checkpoint inhibitors offer hope for non-melanoma skin cancer patients ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, July 1, 2022 Patients with advanced non-melanoma skin cancer see new hope on the horizon, thanks to recent developments in the number and effectiveness of new drugs to improve survival. ... "Patients
August 21
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 21, 2019 ... FDA grants breakthrough therapy designation to advanced melanoma treatment DW Insights and Inquiries : Rejecting preconceived notions of squamous cell carcinomas in patients experiencing transplant rejections Quality
What's hot?
What's hot ... February 26, 2019 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD ... Isn’t it interesting how some common warts that we treat seem to go away almost instantly but others persist
Out of the frying pan...
Increases in fraud and abuse during COVID-19 further inflame pandemic stress. Learn how to protect yourself and your patients. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, February 1, 2021 To date, millions of people in the United States have been infected with COVID-19. Yet, as the caseload creeps higher,
Getting paid for repeat procedural services — What is the secret ingredient?
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Coding & Reimbursement, March 1, 2022 Dermatologists and non-physician clinicians (NPCs) ... * often come across clinical encounters requiring the use of modifiers to report multiple identical services and/or procedures performed on the same patient
Intermediate and complex repair
Use the Academy’s intermediate and complex repair (ICR) tool to find the proper code and ease reimbursement. Coding guidance for two integumentary system repair procedures provides a clear distinction between intermediate and complex repair classifications. The guidelines require dermatologists to capture relevant distinctions within their documentation when performing intermediate and
Necrotizing infundibular crystalline folliculitis: Not yet crystal clear
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Jan. 29, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 4 Time and exposure to several articles are necessary to crystallize a novel clinicopathological correlation in my mind. Such is the case with necrotizing infundibular crystalline folliculitis (NICF). I suspect that I have seen this condition but have