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American Academy of Dermatology Association Applauds Introduction of The Patients First Act Aimed at Medicare Physician Reform

Statement from Murad Alam, MD, MSCI, MBA, FAAD, President, American Academy of Dermatology Association ROSEMONT, Ill. (July 15, 2026) — The American Academy of Dermatology Association applauds Academy member Representative John Joyce, MD, FAAD (R-PA), for introducing bipartisan, comprehensive Medicare physician payment reform legislation, the Patients First Act. The Academy

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Advocacy Update May 5, 2026

In response to advocacy by the AADA and other specialty societies, UnitedHealth Care will delay any adverse payment decisions related to Medicare Advantage referral requirements starting on May 1.

Weighing in on glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in dermatology

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are now approved for weight loss, which may benefit dermatoses associated with excess weight. Dermatologists should be familiar with the potential adverse effects and benefits of these drugs.

The nexus of VEXAS syndrome

Read the December 1, 2021 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on VEXAS syndrome.

Interfering with interferon Gamma: The mechanisms behind acquired resistance to PD-1 inhibitors for melanoma

Astounding major advances in targeted therapies for melanoma, most notably by PD-1 blockade, have given hope and life to patients with metastatic melanoma. Approximately 30 % of advanced melanoma patients experience tumor responses from checkpoint blockade monotherapy, with better clinical responses seen with the combination of anti-PD-1 and anti-CTLA-4 antibodies.

Neurofibromatosis type 1, juvenile xanthogranuloma, and leukemia: Wasting a good worry?

Worry comes with the territory of Neurofibromatosis Type I (NF-1). It often starts with the anxiety of determining if a child has enough criteria to confirm the diagnosis.

Session handouts and meetings archive

View previous AAD meeting sessions, handouts, poster exhibits, and floor plans.

AADA hosts 10th annual Capitol Hill Skin Cancer Check and Health Fair

Moving the needle ... By Apoorva Stull, Senior Manager, Advocacy Communications, May 1, 2024 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. On May 15, the AADA hosted its 10th annual Capitol Hill Skin Cancer Check and Health

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

Spironolactone: An increasingly recognized hero in acne therapy

Read the July 1, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on spironolactone.

CME & session evaluation archive

Claim CME credit and submit session evaluations for attending previous Academy meetings.

Melanoma risk in patients with melaoncortin-1 receptor independent of ultraviolet radiation: Is there a way not to be burned by your genome?

I admit that my concept of Type I skin red-headed patients getting melanoma was simple: They have a polymorphism(s) of the melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R), pheomelanin, ultraviolet exposure, DNA damage, increased reactive oxygen species, and voila: melanoma! While conceptually elegant, this is apparently only a partial truth.

Granulomatous cheilitis: Back to the Future

Read the June 1, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on granulomatous cheilitis.

Knuckling down on knuckle pads

Read the April 1, 2020 DermWorld Insight and Inquiries on knuckle pads.

JAAD wins again!

JAAD has retained the #1 position as the most impactful journal in dermatology according to the 2024 Clarivate Journal Impact Factor (JIF). JAAD is No. 1 in the field of dermatology for the sixth year in a row, with a JIF of 11.8 and 38,702 total citations.

Seeing red with dupilumab

Read the March 1, 2023 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on seeing red with dupilumab.

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

September 1, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 1, 2021 ... Which dermatology patients should receive a third dose of mRNA vaccine? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries: Shedding light on the hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoproliferative disorder Obesity, diabetes associated with

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

Shedding light on the hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoproliferative disorder

Read the September 1, 2021 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoproliferative disorder.

December 1, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 1, 2021 ... Risk of COVID-19 infection in atopic dermatitis patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The nexus of VEXAS syndrome Skin and gut microbiome in hidradenitis suppurativa Is imiquimod

Applying the 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday practice – Part 1

The introduction of the revised 2021 evaluation and management (E/M) coding guidelines has generated a plethora of questions from dermatologists in the application of the concepts used in the medical-decision making table (MDM). To help members navigate the E/M changes in a simplified and relatable manner in everyday practice, the

Checking in on the adverse reactions to checkpoint inhibitors

Earlier this year there have been two posts devoted to adverse reactions of checkpoint inhibitors (“Thinking of Discontinuing the PD-1 Inhibitor Because of a Lichenoid Eruption? Don’t do it!” published on May 21st and “Joining the Bullae Pulpit: PD-1 inhibitors” posted on August 25th). Do further studies corroborate these studies?

A seasoned approach to treating the “salt and pepper” dyspigmentation of systemic sclerosis

Read the Feb. 1, 2023 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on treating the “salt and pepper” dyspigmentation of systemic sclerosis.

October 1, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 1, 2025 ... Antiandrogen therapy for the treatment of female pattern hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei — A Simon and Garfunkel playlist Academy mourns

November 1, 2023

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 1, 2023 ... Can oral nutraceuticals reduce isotretinoin side effects? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Exchanging plasma exchange for a novel approach — The potential of FcRn antagonists in dermatologic

July 1, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 1, 2026 ... Spironolactone for acne in females: Evidence and recommendations DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Human papillomavirus 42 — Putting a finger on the pathogenesis of digital papillary adenocarcinomas

April 1, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 1, 2026 ... Aesthetic treatment considerations for perimenopausal, menopausal patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Cocaine-associated plasma cell orificial mucositis — Anything goes Effects of PRP, minoxidil in patients with

February 1, 2023

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 1, 2023 ... Are topical AK treatments associated with increased risk of SCC? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A seasoned approach to treating the ‘salt and pepper’ dyspigmentation of systemic

May 1, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 1, 2024 ... Consensus statements for the treatment of vitiligo in younger patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Eyebrow-raising complications of microblading Role of low-dose oral minoxidil for treatment of

JAAD ranks no. 1 among dermatology journals

The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology’s impact factor remains #1 in field ROSEMONT, Ill. (July 2, 2024) — The ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology remains the top peer-reviewed journal in its field, according to the 2023 journal impact factor rankings recently published by Clarivate’s Journal

JAAD ranks no. 1 among dermatology journals

The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology’s impact factor remains #1 in field ROSEMONT, Ill. (July 5, 2023) — The ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology remains the top peer-reviewed journal in its field, according to the 2022 journal impact factor rankings recently published by Clarivate’s Journal

March 1, 2023

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 1, 2023 ... Isotretinoin: Risk of IBS, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Seeing red with dupilumab IL-17 inhibitors in psoriasis patients in the real world

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

AADA hosts largest Capitol Hill skin cancer check in a decade

On May 15, the AADA hosted its 10th annual Capitol Hill Skin Cancer Check and Health Fair with the Congressional Skin Cancer Caucus. This event was our largest to date, hosting 198 Hill staffers and 11 members of Congress, performing 127 skin checks, and providing 75 Reveal camera image results.

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

Academy physician leaders meet with federal legislators

On June 4, AADA physician leaders met with legislators in Washington, D.C., as part of the House Call on the Mall fundraiser hosted by the National Republican Congressional Committee and Rep. John Joyce, MD, FAAD (R-PA). During the event, AADA leaders reiterated the importance of Medicare physician payment reform.

Advocacy Update Oct 28, 2025

After weeks of confusion, CMS allowed MACs to begin processing most claims with dates of service on or after Oct. 1, 2025.

Psoriasiform eruptions during Kawasaki disease (KD): A prognosis that lets the good times roll

Psoriasiform skin changes have been rarely described in the literature in both acute (1-4 weeks) and convalescent phases (4-12 weeks) of KD.

Telehealth policy changes take effect; shutdown impacts Medicare claims processing

CMS announced that significant changes to Medicare telehealth services that took effect on Oct. 1, 2025, may impact the processing of Medicare telehealth claims.

Vitiligo or vitiligo-like lesions and PD1-inhibitors: Which is right?

No one will dispute that depigmented lesions occur in melanoma patients treated with PD-1 inhibitors. What is debatable is whether these lesions are vitiligo or vitiligo-like lesions.

Promising therapeutic developments for cutaneous lupus erythematosus: Interfering with interferon – Part II – Focus on Anifrolumab

Anifrolumab, a monoclonal antibody that blocks type 1 interferon signaling, has been increasingly reported as an effective treatment in patients with recalcitrant chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus.

Biopsy coding in 2019: 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, November 1, 2018 Dermatologists commonly biopsy skin lesions via a tangential shave technique, with a punch, or with a

Leaders in medicine – Part 1

DermWorld talks to dermatologists in leadership roles in the house of medicine. ... Feature ... By Matthew Walsh, Member Communications Specialist, May 1, 2023 The American Academy of Dermatology is one of hundreds of medical associations in the U.S., each offering opportunities for doctors to assume important leadership positions. Engaged

Excludes notes

Learn about how Excludes notes work. Excludes 1 exclusions indicate when two codes cannot be billed at the same time. Excludes 2 exclusions indicate that the codes are separately billable.

Advocacy Update Jan. 21 2025

On Jan. 16, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission recommended linking 2026 Medicare physician payment update to the growth in the cost of providing care, minus one 1 percentage point.

Sweating over sweat gland carcinomas: Part 2 — Eccrine mucin-producing sweat gland carcinoma

Eccrine mucin-producing sweat gland carcinomas are low-grade malignancies that rarely metastasize. They are characterized by mucin and neuroendocrine markers. Immunostaining for insulinoma-associated protein 1 helps to secure the diagnosis.

Fighting detrimental Medicare payment cuts

As our top federal legislative priority, your Academy fought all year against Medicare payment cuts of 8.5% or more that were scheduled to begin on Jan. 1, 2023.

Reporting excimer laser therapy: When to use 96999 vs 9692x

As a result of a code descriptor change for CPT codes 96920-96922 effective Jan. 1, 2024, these codes are now to be used only for excimer laser treatment of psoriasis.

Educating the public — National Healthy Skin Month

November was National Healthy Skin Month and the AAD was Johnny on the Spot (whatever that spot may be) on Nov. 1 with up-to-date content for your patients and the public at aad.org.

Pregnant with possibility: Rituximab prophylaxis for pemphigoid gestationis

I was taken aback by the report of anhydramnios in two women with pemphigoid gestationis (PG) resulting in the death of the newborn babies within days of birth. Each child died of sepsis. (1)

Write this down if your patient has multiple PENS: Look further

Papular Epidermal Nevus with Skyline Basal Cell Layer (PENS) was first described by Torrelo et al. They detailed 5 infants with solitary or multiple 1 to 7 mm congenital keratotic papules.

What you read in 2024: AAD publications roundup

For the fifth year in a row, JAAD retained its position as the #1 most impactful journal out of 94 dermatology journals measured in Clarivate’s 2023 Journal Citations Report (JCR) Web of Science.

Optimizing financial efficiency: Part 1

Experts offer advice on best practices to ensure financial health before the appointment begins. ... Feature ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, May 1, 2026 When opening her private practice in 2022, Suzanne McGoey, MD, MPH, FAAD, also discovered the challenges of managing the business of medicine. ... "We do

I don’t know JAK — but I will! Ruxolitinib improving chilblain lupus erythematosus

The JAK inhibitors are among the current darlings of treating autoimmune diseases. Recent articles about tofacitinib for vitiligo (1) and alopecia areata (2) have been reported in the lay press with considerable fanfare.

It’s JAAD, again, of course!

For the fifth year in a row, JAAD has retained its position as the #1 most impactful journal out of 94 dermatology journals measured in Clarivate’s 2023 Journal Citations Report (JCR) Web of Science.

Meaningful benefits — DermWorld Insights & Inquiries

All told, commentaries from DWI&I have been read more than 800,000 times, with all signs pointing toward 1 million by the three-year anniversary of the first publication.

AAD settled into Seattle for Innovation Academy

The AAD held its latest Innovation Academy meeting Aug. 1-4 in Seattle. Attendees heard from innovators, visionaries, entrepreneurs, and problem solvers who are changing the practice of dermatology, or medicine in general.

CMS creates permanent drug code for treating molluscum contagiosum

CMS has created a permanent drug code, J7354, for cantharidin, a drug used to treat molluscum contagiosum in adult and pediatric patients two years and older. The new J-code became effective on April 1, 2024.

Pityriasis rubra pilaris: Check a TSH!

There are myriad ways to mine the data from the review of 100 cases of PRP by Ross et al, however, one key finding will change the way I will assess these patients – 20% were hypothyroid! (1)

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.

Advocacy Update Aug 19, 2025

The AADA met with Cigna to review its (E/M) Coding and Accuracy policy, which is set to target physicians who frequently report Level 4 and 5 codes starting Oct. 1.

Becoming pro-geriatric by understanding progeria

I have never seen a case of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS). You probably haven’t either, given its incidence of 1 in 4 million. Why comment on a disease that will likely only be seen in a texbook?

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.

The Term “Dermal Hyperneury” Hits a Nerve

I was intrigued by the title “Dermal hyperneury and multiple sclerotic fibromas in multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A spectrum” by Alegría-Landa et al. (1) [Please see the addendum for the definition of the multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) syndromes.]

Lipoid proteinosis’ weak, hoarse cry is crying for targeted therapeutic intervention

Lipoid proteinosis was described almost a century ago. Although the genetics of the disease have been deciphered due to mutations in ECM-1, these discoveries have yet to translate into precise therapeutic interventions. Acitretin remains the systemic treatment of choice.

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, D.C. ... By Ben Tesdahl, JD, Megan La Suer, JD, MHA, and Rob Portman, JD, MPP, September 1, 2020 Every month, Dermatology World ... covers legal issues in "Legally

Decomplexing plexiform neurofibromas

Plexiform neurofibromas (PNs) are some of the most disfiguring and therapeutically challenging lesions that dermatologists confront. PNs are mostly associated with autosomal dominant neurofibromatosis type 1. Rarely, they may also be seen in germline p16 mutation-positive heritable melanoma and Cowden syndrome.

Glomus tumors point a finger at neurofibromatosis

The correct diagnosis of the JAMA Dermatology Clinicopathological Correlation of a glomus tumor presenting as longitudinal erythronychia was straightforward – I was fascinated by this comment in the discussion: “The presence of multiple glomus tumors in the digits should raise suspicion for neurofibromatosis type I” (1).

1 million patients affected by ransomware in one month

Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, July 1, 2022 Ransomware attacks seeking valuable patient records thus far show no signs of slowing down in 2022. In March 2022 alone, 26 health organizations reported to HHS that they had been affected by data breaches, impacting nearly one

Advocacy Update Feb. 4 2025

The AADA is pleased that physician champions in the U.S. House introduced a bipartisan bill to address the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule cut.

AADA takes on step therapy reform, sunscreen access

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed step therapy reform legislation into law, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The new law places guardrails around the use of step therapy protocols by state-regulated health plans, including Medicaid.

Cannabinoids may elevate therapy for connective tissue diseases to a higher level

Medical “reefer madness” is taking hold in the United States with approximately 10% of cannabis users utilizing it for diverse medical conditions, including dermatologic disorders such as pruritus and atopic dermatitis. To date, at least 28 states allow for the use of medical cannabis. (1)

Advocacy Update Dec 9, 2025

The AADA endorsed a House bill that would include an annual inflationary update to the Medicare physician fee schedule, the Academy’s top federal advocacy priority.

Taking the challenge: Social media, adolescents, and the skin

Learn more about Taking the challenge: Social media, adolescents, and the skin at aad.org

Firefighter Skin Cancer Checks Program on a ladder to success

On June 1, the Academy launched its new Firefighter Skin Cancer Checks Program nationally. Developed in partnership with the Firefighter Cancer Support Network, the new program aims to provide help to a population that is at a much greater risk of melanoma and skin cancer than the average person.

JAAD impact factor remains no. 1 among dermatology journals

JAAD International moves up to No. 8 ROSEMONT, Ill. (June 17, 2026) — The ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) remains the top peer-reviewed journal in its field for the seventh straight year, according to the 2025 journal impact factor (JIF) rankings recently published by ... Clarivate’s

Vulvar hidradenoma papilliferum and mammary-like gnogenital glands: The whole story

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).

Labor Day thoughts on increasing dermatologist burnout

A recent Mayo Clinic study noted that between 2011 and 2014, dermatologists had the largest increase in burnout of any specialty (from 32% to 57%), listed as seventh in satisfaction with work-life balance. Just a few years earlier, dermatology was second, following preventive/occupational/environmental medicine (1).

Should benign cephalic histiocytosis be renamed? Let’s keep our heads about this decision.

Benign cephalic histiocytosis (BCH) is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytic disorder first recognized by Gianotti 46 years ago. (1) Over the years, I have seen several cases of both Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), and non-Langerhans cell histiocytoses, but do not recall ever having seen BCH.

AMA CPT releases new online digital E/M services codes for private payers

Effective Jan. 1, 2020, the AMA CPT deleted CPT code 99444 and replaced it with three new CPT codes 99421 – 99423 (Online Digital evaluation and management service, for an established patient, for up to 7 days, cumulative time during the 7 days).

Advocacy Update July 21, 2026

New legislation introduced would modernize the Medicare physician payment system.

AADA advocacy delivers Senate Medicare payment reform bill

In a major advance in AADA’s fight for Medicare payment reform, the Senate introduced a bill on Aug. 1 aimed at addressing budget neutrality, a major cause of the ongoing physician payment cuts. This is a direct result of the AADA’s relentless advocacy on this issue, which is our sole

Selectivity and the choice of beta-blockers for infantile hemangiomas

Has there ever been a more radical change in therapy following a serendipitous discovery than the use of propranolol for infantile hemangiomas (IHs)? Since the landmark report of Léauté-Labrèze in 2008 (1), propranolol has rapidly become the first-line treatment for IHs; nearly 800 papers detailing its use have been

Skin biopsy codes

Learn more about skin biopsy codes. As of January 1, 2019, dermatologists must code skin biopsies with one of six codes, which replaced the old primary and add-on code for biopsy of the skin, 11100 and 11101.

Paraneoplastic syndromes (PNS) associated with merkel cell carcinoma are analogous to small cell cung Cancer: A comparison to other lung cancers

Merkel cell carcinomas (MCC) are neuroendocrine tumors associated with the Merkel cell carcinoma polyomavirus in greater than 80% of tumors (1). Small cell lung cancer, another neuroendocrine tumor, is associated with paraneoplastic syndromes (PNS) in up to 20% of cases, notably the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and Lambert-Eaton

The concept of atrophoderma of pasini and pierini as morphea may be falling off a cliff

Diagnosing Atrophoderma of Pasini and Pierini (APP) is reasonably straightforward – it usually presents in adolescents and young adults, more often in females, with sharply defined, single or multiple round to oval, hyperpigmented, depressed lesions with a “cliff-drop” border. Unusual presentations may include congenital lesions (1) or with a Blaschkoid

The risk of melanoma in adults with giant pigmented nevi

Giant pigmented nevi (GPN, defined in reference 1 as greater than 20 cm in an adult) are among the most challenging lesions from so many perspectives. When diagnosed in childhood, questions from parents regarding the risk of melanoma, approach to monitoring, managing, and addressing the psychologic aspects of the lesion

Tackling Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis: Part 1

Diagnosis and common mimickers. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, May 1, 2026 Among serious diseases treated by dermatologists, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) often top the list. ... Rare disorders of the skin and mucous membranes, SJS and TEN are thought to be clinically

Crystallizing thoughts about crystalglobulinemia

Every resident asks me if and when they will become confident about their level of knowledge. My answer is simple and consistent – never. This perception was reinforced by perusing the outstanding review of cutaneous paraprotein deposits by Alegría-Landa et al, that included a discussion of “crystalglobulinemia” (1); I was

The journey of focal dermal hypoplasia: From description to inspired therapy

The dermatologic community lost a giant in 2014 with the passing of Robert W. Goltz, MD at the age of 90. Dr. Goltz was not only responsible for describing focal dermal hypoplasia (FDH), but also multicentric reticulohistiocytosis, generalized elastolysis, and the nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (with his good friend

AADA advocates for innovative teledermatology policies and programs

While 85 million Americans are impacted by skin disease, only 1 in 3 patients will see a dermatologist. The Academy believes that teledermatology is a powerful tool for increasing patient access to needed dermatologic care. The Academy advocates for innovative teledermatology policies and programs that increase access to care for

Dermatology coding essentials part 1: Pearls, pitfalls, and best practices

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding & Reimbursement, April 1, 2026 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Your ability to deliver excellent patient care

We are battling detrimental Medicare payment cuts

As a top advocacy priority, your Academy has been fighting all year against Medicare payment cuts of 8.5% or more that are scheduled to begin on Jan. 1, 2023. These scheduled cuts are on top of payment reductions that took effect this year, and, without a long-term solution, Medicare cuts

Advocacy Update June 30, 2026

AADA President Murad Alam, MD, MSCI, MBA, FAAD, met with federal legislators on Medicare physician payment reform in Washington, DC.

A Trumpian analysis of infliximab-induced follicular mucinosis: Something’s going on here

Williams et al presented two cases of biopsy-proven facial follicular mucinosis (FM), apparently induced by infliximab, with a normal tissue CD4/CD8 ratio of 2/1 and the presence of CD7, thereby ruling out CTCL. The first case was a 23 year-old man with Crohn disease; the other patient was a 16

No Surprises Act

Read Academy analysis of the No Surprises Act (NSA) and its impact on dermatology. The NSA provides patients with new protections against surprise billing because of insurance network rules. Like other clinicians, dermatologists must follow new NSA rules beginning on Jan. 1, 2022. The rules were issued jointly by HHS

Get your KICS on Route IL-6

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a syndrome caused by hypercytokinemia (notably Th1 cytokines — interferon-gamma, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and IL-6). Clinical manifestations are dramatic, presenting as fever, hepatosplenomegaly, hemophagocytosis, and cytopenias. (See the addendum for diagnostic criteria of HLH). Primary forms of HLH are genetic disorders; secondary HLH is

Glucose monitors: Not as sweet as they seem

Learn more about Glucose monitors: Not as sweet as they seem at aad.org

Reflectance confocal microscopy, driverless cars, and Uber: The future of dermatopathology

In a matter of days, you will be able to use Uber to hail a driverless car to your destination in Pittsburgh. During these trials, initially there will be a human monitor (1). You know where this is going – within a decade you will arrive in style without anyone

Will PD-1 inhibitors be msed for Mastocytosis?

The authors evaluated 16 specimens from 12 patients with mastocytosis, using immunohistochemical stains for PD-L1, CD-117, and mast cell tryptase on all specimens.

Does your dermatopathologist recommend treatment suggestions for melanocytic lesions? My two cents (and sense)

The question raised by the title is important for patient care and medicolegal concerns. The format of my commentary will differ from the usual. I have copied the abstract from the article by Lee et al (1) – my comments will appear underlined in italics within the abstract itself. (You

Not just for boys: X-linked erythropoietic protoporphyria

I was anxiously awaiting the results of erythrocyte protoporphyrin levels obtained from a 4 year-old boy who avoids sunlight because his “skin hurts” when not in the shade. Until I read the article by Balwani, et al (1), I was unaware of the existence of X-linked erythropoietic protoporhyria (XLEPP), also

Researching therapeutic reformation of the capillary malformation: Arteriovenous Malformation Syndrome

Read the June 17, 2020 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on capillary malformation.

The opioid epidemic: Coma blisters and beyond

The opioid crisis in the United States is responsible for at least 90 fatalities every day. This dire situation has been aggravated by the increased availability of very potent synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and carfentanil, which are 50 and 5000 times as potent as heroin, respectively. According to Volkow

Advocacy Update Feb. 18 2025

The AADA joined over 130 national and state physician organizations led by the AMA demanding Congress act to reform Medicare physician payment.

Advocacy Update Mar. 18, 2025

The AADA is outraged that Congress once again passed a government funding bill that did not include relief to stop this year’s 2.8% Medicare physician payment cut.

Red alert: Avoid brimonidine and oxymetazoline as hemostatic agents

As a youth, I recall that “rosy cheeks” were a sign of good health and would watch amusingly as my late aunt Hilda would excuse herself to put on her rouge. No more. In 2017, it’s time to get the red out, whether masked by green-tinted makeup, treated by intense

A bridge from the view: Switching from glass to digital dermatopathology

Eight months ago, I started using the Clearpath digital dermatopathology system developed by Tom Olsen and his associates at the Dermatopathology Laboratory Central States (DLCS). As one of the early utilizers, I was grateful to work with his software wizards, offering my perspectives on how to optimize the digital experience.

Recognizing Trichophyton indotineae

In the last decade, a recently emerged dermatophyte species, Trichophyton indotineae, has been causing major outbreaks of severe, difficult-to-treat, and frequently relapsing infections in South Asia among immunocompetent patients.

Advocacy Update Jul 1, 2025

The Senate advanced their version of reconciliation tax and health legislation, which included a temporary one-year, 2.5% bump to the physician fee schedule for 2026.

Joining the bullae pulpit: PD-1 inhibitors

As the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors has increased, so have the number of severe immunotherapy-related adverse events (irAEs). Although discontinuation of therapy may result in resolution of these untoward reactions, long-term sequelae and death have been reported. In a recently published systematic review encompassing 191publications reporting on 251 cases,

Key messages to communicate about Indoor tanning

By communicating these key messages on indoor tanning, you can help position the specialty while increasing your credibility and raising the profile of your practice.

Advocacy Update Apr. 1, 2025

HHS announced a major restructuring to reduce full-time employees, consolidate divisions, and decrease regional offices.

We are your No. 1 high impact journal

For the fourth straight year, JAAD ranked as the top peer-reviewed journal in its field.

We give you practical tools, from prior authorization letters to tips on using modifier 59

As a top advocacy priority, your Academy has been fighting all year against Medicare payment cuts of 8.5% or more that are scheduled to begin on Jan. 1, 2023. These scheduled cuts are on top of payment reductions that took effect this year, and, without a long-term solution, Medicare cuts

Looking beyond ‘Ozempic face’

Dermatologists weigh in on cutaneous side effects of GLP-1 agonists. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, November 1, 2025 Glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists are an emerging class of medications used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and weight loss, with demonstrated efficacy in reducing hemoglobin A1c levels, body

Is dyshidrosiform pemphigoid really anti-p200 pemphigoid?

Dyshidrosiform pemphigoid (DP) was initially reported in a 72 year-old man with large, tense bullae on the plantar aspect of his feet, with some lesions on an erythematous base. He also had an “ill-defined papular eruption” of the trunk and an erosion of the posterior pharynx. Routine microscopy demonstrated a

Impact Report — Vol 6, Issue 1

The AAD/A Impact Report is here, highlighting how we continue to advocate for you and deliver value through impactful patient education and member benefits.

Impact Report — Vol 5, Issue 1

Read the latest on how we are advocating for you on Capitol Hill and state houses to protect your patients and your practice from payment cuts and dangerous scope of practice expansions. Learn more about our big media wins in 2024 that position you as the experts in skin, hair,

JAAD ranks no. 1 among dermatology journals

The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology’s ... impact factor increases by 34% ROSEMONT, Ill. (July 5, 2022) — The ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology is the top peer-reviewed journal in its field, according to the 2021 journal impact factor rankings recently published by Clarivate’s Journal

Claim Reopenings or Level 1 Appeals for Denied Services

Learn about how claim reopenings can be a more efficient tool for correcting a claim.

What is the status of MAC implementation of the NCCI new procedure to procedure edits for the new biopsy codes?

Asked and Answered ... August 1, 2019 As of July 1, 2019, service modifiers 59 and XE, XS, XP, and XU may be appended to either Column 1 or Column 2 codes in the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Procedure-to-Procedure (PTP) edits table, when appropriate. On March 29, the Centers

Biotin supplementation for hair and nail health: Does it pass the test?

Read the November 17, 2021 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on biotin supplementation for hair and nail health.

Applying the 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday practice – Part 2

The introduction of the revised 2021 evaluation and management (E/M) coding guidelines has generated a plethora of questions from dermatologists in the application of the concepts used in the medical-decision making table (MDM). To help members navigate the E/M changes in a simplified and relatable manner in everyday practice, the

Step 1: Check participation requirements

The first step of the Academy's 3-step MIPS guide enables dermatologists to determine whether they are exempt from MIPS reporting. Dermatologists who do not meet certain Medicare participation thresholds are not subject to MIPS reimbursement penalties, though they optionally participate to earn incentives.

Applying the 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday practice – Part 3

The introduction of the revised 2021 evaluation and management (E/M) coding guidelines has generated a plethora of questions from dermatologists in the application of the concepts used in the medical-decision making table (MDM). To help members navigate the E/M changes in a simplified and relatable manner in everyday practice, the

After 23 years, a syndrome converted me into an eflornithine believer

Polyamines are integrally involved with the hair cycle. The Bachmann-Bupp syndrome has shed new light on the role of ornithine decarboxylase, and how it’s inhibition by eflornithine can be used as an advantage to either slow or stimulate hair growth.

How do I get the AAD’s Question of the Week?

Asked and Answered ... August 1, 2026 Every Thursday, the ... DermWorld Academy Insider e-newsletter includes Question of the Week. Each answer equals ... 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ and ... 1 Self-Assessment credit , which can be used toward the American Board of Dermatology’s Maintenance of Certification requirements.

2022 first and second quarter NCCI edit updates

Derm Coding Consult ... By Tiffany McFarland, RHIT, Analyst, Coding & Reimbursement, August 1, 2022 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . CMS has released its first and second quarterly updates to the National Correct

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

Promising therapeutic developments for cutaneous lupus erythematosus: Interfering with interferon

Read the Aug. 17, 2022 DermWorld Insights and Inquiries on cutaneous lupus erythematosus and interferon.

CMS updates 2021 first and second quarter NCCI edits

Derm Coding Consult ... By Tiffany E. McFarland, RHIT, coding analyst, coding & reimbursement, July 1, 2021 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in Derm Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . CMS has released the first and second quarter updates to the National

JAAD impact factor ranks No. 1 among dermatology journals

JAAD International debuts at No. 10 ROSEMONT, Ill. (June 19, 2025) — The ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology remains the top peer-reviewed journal in its field for the sixth straight year, according to the 2024 journal impact factor (JIF) rankings recently published by ... Clarivate’s Journal Citation

CMS releases 2024 first and second quarter NCCI edits

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, August 1, 2024 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Coding Consult articles . CMS released the first and second quarter

CMS releases 2023 first and second quarter NCCI Edits

Derm Coding Consult ... By Tiffany E. McFarland, RHIT, Analyst, Coding & Reimbursement, July 1, 2023 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . CMS has released the first and second quarter updates to the National Correct

CMS releases 2025 third and fourth quarter NCCI edits

Derm Coding Consult ... By Tiffany E. McFarland, RHIT, CPCD, CRCR Analyst, Coding & Reimbursement, March 1, 2026 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

The role of GLP-1s in dermatology

Dermatologists discuss how the use of GLP-1s has offered potential new avenues for patients with chronic inflammatory skin diseases. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, January 1, 2026 Over the past five years, the approvals of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s), particularly semaglutide and tirzepatide, have sparked

Impact Report — Vol 4, Issue 1

From critical changes to iPLEDGE, to new CME learning opportunities on alopecia, to enhanced coding and practice management tools, the Academy was here for you in 2023. Our successes are a direct result of the strong collaboration among AAD leadership, AAD staff, and, most importantly, members like you.

Impact Report — Vol 3, Issue 1

In this edition of the American Academy of Dermatology/Association Impact Report, we will show you how we advocate on the issues that matter most to you and your patients. We will show how we establish you as the experts so that your patients can feel confident about their care. Finally,

What's hot?

What's hot ... July 24, 2018 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc ... The first human retrovirus, identified in 1980, was not HIV, but human T-cell lymphotrophic virus-1 (HTLV-1). It

CMS releases 2024 third and fourth quarter NCCI edits

Derm Coding Consult ... By Tiffany E. McFarland, RHIT, Analyst, Coding & Reimbursement, February 1, 2025 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 2024 National

CMS releases 2025 first and second quarter NCCI edits

Derm Coding Consult ... By Tiffany E. McFarland, RHIT, Analyst, Coding & Reimbursement, September 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . CMS has released the first and second quarter updates to the 2025 National

Thinking of discontinuing the PD-1 inhibitor because of a lichenoid eruption? Don’t do it!

Immune checkpoint inhibitors have been the proverbial “game changers” in oncology, and offer hope (and a chance of survival) where none existed just a few years ago.

January 22, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 22, 2025 ... Considerations regarding GLP-1 receptor agonist use in dermatology DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : An encapsulation of palisaded encapsulated neuromas Pregabalin vs. gabapentin in patients with chronic pruritus

Cannabis arteritis: Getting higher on the differential diagnosis list of ulcerative lesions

DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, January 1, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 1 Marijuana use is on the rise. In 2022, nearly 22% of people had used the drug in the past year, with steep increases in the number of people 65 and older who

News releases

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CMS releases third and fourth quarter NCCI edits

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Coding & Reimbursement, January 1, 2022 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . CMS has released its third and fourth quarterly

Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding changes are coming in 2021 – Part 1

This article, the first in a series, explains how 2021 E/M coding changes came to be, how to AADA advocated to prevent changes that would have had a worse impact on dermatology, and how dermatologists can begin preparing for the changes.

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)

Sweating over sweat gland carcinomas: Part 1 — Squamoid eccrine ductal carcinoma

Squamoid eccrine ductal carcinomas may be highly aggressive malignancies characteristically observed on the head and neck of older men. Biopsies must be deep enough to ensure that these lesions are not diagnosed as squamous cell carcinomas.

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

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... January 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the  DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   Jason Lee, MD, FAAD The incidence of melanoma in situ (MIS) has risen sharply in the U.S., surpassing invasive melanoma in 2025 ( ...

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)

2026 dermatology match data released

Dermatology remains one of the most competitive specialties, nearly all positions filled ... Facts at your Fingertips ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, July 1, 2026 The results of the 2026 residency match are in, including a new class of dermatologists-in-training. ... This year, there were 39 dermatology positions available

July 22, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 22, 2026 ... Is there a role for topical skin care products with GLP-1 use? DermWorld What’s Hot: 2026 Allergen of the Year AAD seeks member comments for AD guidelines

Happy 4th of July from DI&I

George Washington contracted smallpox when he was 19 years old. Although he nearly succumbed to the disease, he survived with pockmark scars and life-long immunity. (1) He and other founders recognized the severity of smallpox and its threat to their independence and took all measures at their disposal to

Diagnosis coding updates for 2026

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding and Reimbursement, November 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... July 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the  DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   Chris Mowad, MD, FAAD For all the contact dermatitis patch testing enthusiasts out there, this hot topic is about the Allergen of the Year

This month's news from across the specialty

What's hot ... November 1, 2019 In this monthly column, members of  ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... EDWARD W. COWEN, MD, MHSc Adalimumab was approved in 2015 for the treatment of moderate and severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). It is

How can I get involved with this year’s Legislative Conference?

Asked and Answered ... July 1, 2024 The 2024 AADA Legislative Conference will take place Sept. 8-10, at the JW Marriot in Washington, D.C. ... Attending the conference is as easy as 1, 2, 3. You can expect: ... Two days of networking and learning from political experts about the

New melanoma cases projected to increase in 2026

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, June 1, 2026 New American Cancer Society (ACS) data predicts a growing rate of melanoma incidence and a slight increase in deaths in the United States this year. ... According to the report, skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed

I’m not sure how to correctly code with the new 2021 E/M coding guidelines. What resources does the Academy offer?

Asked and Answered ... March 1, 2021 Members can find a high-level summary on what dermatologists need to know about the ... restructured E/M codes in the AAD’s Coding Resource Center. ... The AAD also offers an updated ... E/M coding tool , designed to reflect the revised tenets of

How can I claim CME credits?

Asked and Answered ... March 1, 2026 Academy members can use the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Transcript Program to document their continuing medical education (CME) and continuing certification program (CCP) requirements to send to a licensing body. This service is a member benefit at no additional fee.* ... With the

How do I claim CME credit from the AAD Annual Meeting?

Asked and Answered ... April 1, 2025 Use the American Academy of Dermatology’s (AAD) online Continuing Professional Development Transcript (CPD) Program to document your CME and CCP activities to send to a licensing body. This service is a member benefit at no additional fee.* ... With the CPD Transcript Program

2025 CPT coding updates

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, December 1, 2024 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The American Medical Association (AMA) has

They are hot.

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, November 1, 2025 It is hard to think of another class of drugs that has generated such excitement from the general public as the GLP-1 agonists. While originally designed (and still

How can I get involved with this year’s Legislative Conference?

Asked and Answered ... July 1, 2023 The 2023 AADA Legislative Conference will take place Sept. 10-12, at the Conrad Hotel, in Washington, D.C. ... Attending the conference is as easy as 1, 2, 3. You can expect: ... Two days of networking and learning from political experts about the

Re-examining physician mental health

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, September 1, 2022 According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. has experienced a mental illness in the past year, with an increase in observed prevalence over the last decade. Additional

Transform your skin health: diet and lifestyle take center stage at 2025 AAD Annual Meeting

ORLANDO, FL (March 7, 2025) — The 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting will take place March 7-11 in Orlando. The meeting will feature nearly 300 educational sessions with more than 1,700 speakers discussing the latest research on skin, hair, and nails, including topics on how diet and lifestyle

Exchanging plasma exchange for a novel approach: The potential of FcRn antagonists in dermatologic autoimmune disease

FcRn antagonists, currently approved for treating myasthenia gravis, show potential for treating pemphigus and other autoimmune diseases.  

2023 CPT coding updates

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, December 1, 2022 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The American Medical Association (AMA) has

ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding updates for 2025

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, October 1, 2024 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The Centers for Disease Control and

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... June 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the  DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   Emily Chu, MD, PhD, FAAD Genetic alterations underpinning melanoma have been increasingly well characterized over the last two decades — most notably point mutations

ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding updates for 2024

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, September 1, 2023 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The CDC and the National Center

From the editor

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, July 1, 2019 Happy New Year! Those of us in academic medicine run on a somewhat different calendar than does the rest of the world. We fondly say our goodbyes to our

This month's news from across the specialty

What's hot ... April 1, 2021 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Mallory Abate ... Mallory Abate, MD Differentiating BCCs from intradermal nevi (IDN) along the lower eyelid margin can be tricky, but is important

Preparing for MIPS 2023 and beyond

Answers in Practice ... By Olivia Barry, Manager, Practice Management, April 1, 2023 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff offer tips on MIPS reporting. It’s year five of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), so you are probably well aware that

New evaluation and management (E/M) coding changes are coming in 2021 – Practical applications of the 2021 E/M coding changes

Selecting the E/M level of service ... Part 3 of the "E/M coding changes are coming in 2021" series will focus on the practical application of the changes to dermatology-specific encounters based on ... medical decision making (MDM) or ... time . (Review ... part 1 and ... part 2

ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding updates for 2022

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, manager, coding & reimbursement, September 1, 2021 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in Derm Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) within

Getting the GIST cutaneous hyperpigmentation disease

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Nov. 6, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 35 Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are mesenchymal malignancies arising from the interstitial cells of Cajal (cells that create bioelectrical slow wave potential, leading to smooth muscle contraction, thereby aiding peristalsis). GISTs were initially recognized by identification of KIT (CD117)

Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis: Six decades of progress

DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, March 1, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 3 Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis (EPF) is a quizzical disorder. In 1965, Ise and Ofuji described the case of a 42-year-old woman who "repeatedly developed crops of small pustules on the face, the trunk,

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

ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding updates for 2023

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, October 1, 2022 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The Centers for Disease Control and

2026 CPT coding updates

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding and Reimbursement, January 1, 2026 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Tying up loose ends

Answers in Practice ... By Swapna Bhatia, MPH, December 1, 2019 Shutting down a dermatology practice can be stressful, whether it be planned or unplanned circumstances — especially if you are not familiar with the protocols of what to do with your patients’ electronic health records (EHRs). Do not make

Tips for avoiding fraud and abuse liability – Part II

Legally Speaking ... By Christina A. Hughes, JD, MPH, Megan La Suer, JD, MHA, and Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, February 1, 2022 Every month, DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s authors are health care attorneys with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville in Washington, D.C. Portman

Can dermatology employers require employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?

Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, D.C. ... By Ben Tesdahl, JD, LL.M, Megan La Suer, JD, MHA, and Rob Portman, JD, MPP, April 1, 2021 Every month, DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally

CMS finalizes and implements evaluation and management visit complexity HCPCS add-on code G2211

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, May 1, 2024 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . CMS has officially implemented the novel

Private payer coding issues

Derm Coding Consult ... By Tiffany McFarland, RHIT, Analyst, Coding & Reimbursement, and Louis Terranova, MHA, Assistant Director, Practice Advocacy, April 1, 2022 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . In 2021, dermatologists and non-physician clinicians

Estate planning 101

Experts offer tips on what to do and when to do it. ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, March 1, 2023 They are two of the most difficult decisions to make: who should be your child’s guardian and who should get your assets if something happens to you.

2022 CPT coding updates

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Coding & Reimbursement, November 1, 2021 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The American Medical Association (AMA) has released the

What we have learned about E/M coding and reimbursement in 2021

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, manager, coding & reimbursement, April 1, 2021 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in Derm Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . On Jan. 1, 2021, changes were implemented to

Benzene in consumer products

What dermatologists and patients should know. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, April 1, 2025 From dry shampoo to acne medication — benzene, a known human carcinogen, has been detected in multiple cosmetic and cutaneous products over the past several years. ... The International Agency for Research on

Dermatology coding essentials part 2: Reporting dermatology procedures and services

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding & Reimbursement, June 1, 2026 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ... ® ...

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. ...

2024 CPT coding updates

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, November 1, 2023 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The American Medical Association (AMA) has

#DermTok

TikTok as a tool to engage with public health and promote dermatologic expertise ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, May 1, 2022 For a fleeting moment, there were few questions more pressing than, "Is it a Bones Day?" ... Last fall, Noodle, a 13-year-old pug, shot to stardom

Definitions for the medical decision-making elements terminology

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, manager, coding and reimbursement, February 1, 2021 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in Derm Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Beginning Jan. 1, 2021, the selection of office

Multiple café au lait spots in fair skinned children without evidence of neurofibromatosis type 1: Don’t SPRE(A)D the word – yet

Café au lait spots (CALS) are extraordinarily common; six or more lesions (at least 0.5 cm prior to puberty or 1.5 cm post puberty) are considered one of the criteria for diagnosing neurofibromatosis type I (NF1), and are also seen in a variety of other syndromes.

AMA introduces new prolonged service code for 2021

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, manager, coding and reimbursement, January 1, 2021 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in Derm Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Coding based on time ... As previously discussed

In the Know

CMS/NCCI Workgroup Announces July 2019 Changes to Procedure to Procedure (PTP) Edits ... Have you noticed any issues to your claims processing reported with modifiers lately? ... That is because effective January 1, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) implemented unexpected changes

July 29, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 29, 2026 ... Risk of cardiovascular disease in dermatology patients taking niacinamide DermWorld What’s Hot: A potential new therapy for dermatomyositis? Is extended dupilumab dosing as effective as standard dosing

October 29, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 29, 2025 ... Does nicotinamide supplementation prevent skin cancer? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The 2025 Allergen of the Year is to dye for GLP-1 receptor agonists and isotretinoin Adalimumab

What is the minimum I need to report to meet the MIPS threshold in 2019?

Asked and Answered ... February 1, 2019 If you or your practice must participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) for 2019 and want to simply avoid the ... 7% penalty (penalty applied in 2021), the ... minimum score to avoid the penalty is 30 points — up from

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,

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

What is Life Membership and how can I apply?

Asked and Answered ... May 1, 2026 AAD’s Life Membership allows longtime members in good standing to not pay dues but retain the benefits of their previous membership category. ... Life Membership is available to: ... A member for at least 30 years, who is retired (no longer practices for

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

Appropriate use of skin substitutes in dermatology: Documentation and coding guidance

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding and Reimbursement, August 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Skin substitutes are a diverse group of

Transitions and resolutions

From the Editor ... Dr. Heymann is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, January 1, 2026 New Year’s Day is a time of transition, allowing us to reflect on the past and look forward to a brighter future. ... I am honored

Modifier madness

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, 2019 Test your knowledge: Modifier madness ... Take the quiz to see if you're up to date.

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... March 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD New, but not new, but maybe new, but not good = ... Candida auris is looking worse with

April 17, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 17, 2024 ... Does low-dose oral minoxidil improve short anagen syndrome? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Weighing in on glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in dermatology CDC investigates counterfeit botox: AAD

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... January 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD In October’s ... Dialogues in Dermatology , Dr. Scott Elman, double board-certified internist and dermatologist, discusses important "new medications

Biopsy coding in 2019: 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, January 1, 2019 Test your knowledge: Biopsy coding in 2019 — Part 3 ... Take the quiz to see

December 3, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 3, 2025 ... GLP-1s and telogen effluvium DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Pityriasis rosea and pityriasis rosea-like eruptions — A Christmas tale Combination oral minoxidil and baricitinib for alopecia areata

May

Issue ... May January February March April May June July August View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Easing the pain of dermatology What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... Granular C3 dermatosis in granular detail Feature ...

Changes to the Placement of Modifiers Starting on July 1st

On July 1, 2019, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services National Correct Coding Initiative (CMS/NCCI) Procedure-to-Procedure (PTP) Edits, Version 25.2 will go into effect. The MLN Matters Number: MM11227 (CR 11227) released on March 29 announced the release of the 2019 third quarter updates to the NCCI/PTP edits. ...

AADA prevents Medicare cuts in 2022

Moving the needle ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, May 1, 2022 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. In 2021, the specialty was facing Medicare payment cuts of up to 10% due to the policy changes

Implications of the Corporate Transparency Act for physicians

Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, D.C. ... By Allyn Rosenberger, JD, MPH, Jason Qu, JD, and Rob Portman, JD, MPP, April 1, 2024 Every month, DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This

Measuring member satisfaction

Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, September 1, 2021 In 2019, Academy leadership unveiled a new strategic plan to ensure all the work undertaken by the AAD/A on behalf of its members, their patients, and the public are guided by a clear vision, core values, and

July 24, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 24, 2024 ... Is there an association between benzoyl peroxide use and increased blood benzene levels? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Pancreatic panniculitis — Getting spooked by ghost cells AADA

July 2, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 2, 2025 ... Isotretinoin for seborrheic dermatitis DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Turning our attention to melanoma risk in Turner syndrome CMS updates MUE limit for Ameluz — Effective July

May 22, 2024

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 22, 2024 ... Dermatologic findings associated with semaglutide use DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Striving to avoid an amebic nightmare — Recognizing cutaneous Balamuthia mandrillaris infection Characteristics and treatment of

What is Life Membership? How do I apply?

Asked and Answered ... July 1, 2025 If you are currently retired, or plan to retire later this year or the first half of next year, you may be eligible for Life Membership. ... Life Membership is a category of AAD membership. Life Members are no longer required to pay

Communicating with payers using modifiers

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, April 1, 2023 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Q: What are modifiers? A: Modifiers

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

I plan to retire at the end of this year. Does the AAD offer a discounted membership option?

Asked and Answered ... June 1, 2024 If you are currently retired, or plan to retire later this year or the first half of next year, you may be eligible for Life Membership. ... Life Membership is a category of AAD membership. Life Members are no longer required to pay

Preparing for 2025 MIPS and the new dermatological care MVP

Answers in Practice ... By Oliva Barry, Manager, Practice Management, April 1, 2025 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss what to expect for MIPS 2025. MIPS program timeline ... In November, CMS released the ... final rule for the Quality

A potential roadMAP for treating malignant atrophic papulosis

DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, June 1, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 6 Certain skin lesions evoke dread in the dermatologist who encounters them, fearing a poor prognosis for their patient. Examples include a Sister Mary Joseph nodule, a thick melanoma, or rhinocerebral mucormycosis, among

Where can I find coding resources on procedure billing?

Asked and Answered ... December 1, 2021 The Academy’s Coding Resource Center offers guides for ... biopsies and other surgical procedure codes , including: ... Deconstructions ... Excisions ... Shave removals ... Intermediate and complex repair ... Location codes ... Lip procedures ... Common soft tissue biopsy codes ... For

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

Easing the pain of dermatology

From the Editor ... Dr. Heymann is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2026 When interviewing candidates for our dermatology residency, I often ask them what they do not like about the discipline. Frequently, I will get a blank stare

July 14, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 14, 2021 ... Acne scarring treatments: What’s most effective? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Assessing the significance of a L ong- D eveloped H abit — The role of LDH

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

July 6, 2022

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 6, 2022 ... Long-term recurrence rates of actinic keratoses DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Isotretinoin and diabetes — Of familiarity and surprise What physicians should know about monkeypox Anti-PD-1 therapy

Psoriasis cases projected to rise worldwide by 2050

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, May 1, 2026 The incidence of psoriasis is estimated to rise by 2050, according to an analysis published in ... JAMA Dermatology (doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2025.4572). ... Using data from 1990-2021 from 236 countries reported in the 2021 Global Burden of Disease

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... November 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 An ... investigation by the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that medical debt is the most common form

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

Deeper thoughts about acne keloidalis nuchae

DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 2 Wallace Clark taught me the truism that thinking often ceases when a diagnosis is rendered. The clinical diagnosis of acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) is straightforward. Embarrassingly, I had not given much thought

This month's news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... January 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD Payer denials are an ever-increasing problem, leading to an increased burden of administrative tasks, and more and more physicians

August 13, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 13, 2025 ... Effects of GLP-1RA on inflammatory skin diseases DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Sweating over sweat gland carcinomas: Part 1 — Squamoid eccrine ductal carcinoma Beta-HPV virus can

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

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

Does the No Surprises Act affect dermatologists?

Legally Speaking ... By Allyn Rosenberger, JD, MPH, and Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, May 1, 2023 Every month, ... DermWorld covers legal issues in ... "Legally Speaking." This month’s authors are health care attorneys with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville in Washington, D.C. Portman is also general counsel for

FTC narrowly passes final rule prohibiting non-compete clauses

Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, D.C. ... By Natalie Lorenz, JD, Ben Tesdahl, JD, LLM, and Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, June 1, 2024 Every month , DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally

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

How and when to report prolonged services

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, September 1, 2024 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Coding Consult articles . Prolonged services in dermatology are often necessary

Understanding Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Rule

Have you ever wondered how Medicare determines when to apply the multiple procedure payment reduction rule (MPPR) and how it affects claim-reimbursement amounts? ... The American Medical Association’s (AMA’s) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code manual describes individual services and procedures. The AMA/Specialty Society Relative Value Scale (RVS) Update Committee (RUC)

Dermatologist happiness by practice setting

Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, October 1, 2019 How much do practice settings affect dermatologists’ overall job satisfaction? According to new data from the AAD Life in Practice Survey, the happiest dermatologists are those in group practices that are not owned by private equity groups.

September

Issue ... September January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... What did you do during the COVID-19 epidemic, Mom? What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... How can

Cutaneous complications of immune checkpoint inhibitors

DermWorld highlights some of the common (and not-so-common) skin complications associated with ICIs and shares expert tips for management. ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, March 1, 2024 Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are a mainstay of immunotherapy for many cancer types — including breast, colon, liver, lung, skin,

This month's news from across the specialty

What's hot ... June 1, 2021 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD The debate over the curative benefit of radiotherapy for aggressive cutaneous invasive squamous cell carcinoma continues. The inflection point

The importance of spreading skin cancer awareness

From the President ... Dr. Alam is the Academy’s current president. ... By Murad Alam, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2026 Dear members, ... The Academy is dedicated to public education and takes its role as one of the largest sources of skin, hair, and nail health care information seriously. As

How do I pay my dues? Can I get a receipt for paying my dues?

Asked and Answered ... November 1, 2022 AAD members can pay their dues and access their membership dues receipt by visiting their account page ( ... account.aad.org ), and selecting from the menu below: ... How do I get a receipt for other payments made to the Academy? ... For

How can I tell if the AAD/A event I'm registering for is legitimate?

Asked and Answered ... October 1, 2019 Excellent question! ... Fake medical conferences and instances of meeting fraud are on the rise, and the ability to spot fakes from the real deal can save dermatologists headaches, time, and money. ... Registration for official AAD/A meetings and events should only be

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

Granular C3 dermatosis in granular detail

DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 5 Except for straightforward cases of bullous pemphigoid, my ability to predict direct immunofluorescence (DIF) results in cases of presumed autoimmune blistering diseases leaves much to be desired. Recently, my humility in this

CPT 2018: What's new, 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, January 1, 2018 Test your knowledge – CPT 2018: What's new, part 2 ... Take the quiz to see

Wound care practices draw increased enforcement and regulatory focus

Legally Speaking ... Erin Steele, JD is a health care attorney with Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Washington, D.C. ... By Erin Steele, JD, May 1, 2026 Every month, DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s author is a health care attorney with Barnes & Thornburg LLP

What is Question of the Week and how do I sign up for it?

Asked and Answered ... October 30, 2018 Question of the Week is an opportunity to earn both CME and Self-Assessment credits, which can be used to fulfill Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirements for AAD members who are enrolled in MOC through the American Board of Dermatology. ... By completing a

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

Navigating MIPS 2026: A survival guide for dermatology practices

Answers in Practice ... By Olivia Barry, Manager, Practice Management, April 1, 2026 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss navigating MIPS in 2026. CMS has released the rules for the MIPS program for 2026 and continues to encourage use of

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

This month's news from across the specialty

What's hot ... May 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 As published in a recent ... Dermatologic Surgery paper, Surget Cox et al performed a systematic review on

Is VMX going away?

Asked and Answered ... May 1, 2023 With the return of live meetings, AAD VMX will not be offered in 2023. ... What virtual learning opportunities is the AAD offering in its place? ... In its place, this year the AAD will be offering a virtual component to the AAD

Mpox outbreak: U.S. snapshot

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, May 1, 2023 It has been one year since an outbreak of Mpox was confirmed in the United States. While cases have dropped off in recent history, as of January 2023, total U.S. cases of Mpox totaled just under 30,000

Where can I find resources to offer skin cancer checks?

Asked and Answered ... April 1, 2026 Hosting an AAD skin cancer check event is a great way to demonstrate your commitment and passion to the community and the specialty. ... The skin cancer check program is the Academy's longest-standing public health program. Since 1985, dermatologists have conducted more than

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... March 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the  DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   Harry Dao Jr., MD, FAAD Injectable biologics remain the gold standard for achieving optimal clinical responses in psoriasis, but fear of injections leads many

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

Most contact dermatitis patients don’t receive patch testing

Data suggests patch testing is largely underused ... Facts at your Fingertips ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, August 1, 2026 Only one in 10 adults diagnosed with allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) — and even fewer pediatric patients — have undergone patch testing, according to DataDerm™ figures recently published in

Multiple Surgery Reduction Rule: Sometimes less is more

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, August 1, 2023 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The Multiple Surgery Reduction Rule (MSRR)

What are the latest advances in the diagnosis of autoimmune bullous dermatoses?

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Hsu is a member of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup. ... By Sylvia Hsu, MD, February 1, 2021 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup member Sylvia Hsu, MD, talks with Kiran Motaparthi, MD, about his Clinics in Dermatology ... paper,

Key components of evaluation and management: Physical examination

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, 2018 There are three "key components" used to determine levels of Evaluation and Management (E/M) services. The

FAQs

Evaluation and Management ... We are dedicating this edition of the FAQs section to the gray areas of evaluation and management (E/M) services. ... The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Simplification Act of January 1, 2019, has eased documentation requirements for physicians and other qualified healthcare professionals. With

Study outlines average frequency, timing of skin cancer diagnoses

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, April 1, 2026 More than 40% of skin cancer patients will develop skin cancer at least once more in their lifetime, according to a 2025 JAAD study that analyzed millions of patients over more than 20 years (doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2024.12.047). ...

Information blocking rules for physicians and other health care providers

Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, D.C. ... By Allyn Rosenberger, JD, MPH, Jason Qu, JD, and Rob Portman, JD, MPP, August 1, 2024 Every month , DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking."

March 11, 2026

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 11, 2026 ... Does home-use low-level laser therapy improve androgenetic alopecia? DermWorld What’s Hot: Is an oral IL-23 inhibitor on the way for psoriasis? Safety of the use of concomitant

What is the AAD Innovation Academy? Is it replacing the AAD Summer Meeting?

Asked and Answered ... July 1, 2022 AAD Innovation Academy is the new meeting program being held this summer, taking the place of Summer Meeting. AAD Innovation Academy will highlight innovation and entrepreneurial practices and provide the latest information on the most popular topic areas, while maintaining some of the

Dermatology is a taxing specialty

From the Editor ... Dr. Heymann is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2026 April 15 may be Tax Day, but every day is taxing for dermatologists. This issue of ... DermWorld focuses on making practice less taxing administratively and

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

November

Issue ... November January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... They are hot. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What can dermatologists do to advocate for expanded

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

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

What is the role of dietary fiber and probiotics on the microbiome and melanoma immunotherapy response?

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, July 1, 2022 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Kelly Nelson, MD,

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... June 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD The balancing of the efficacy against the toxicities of immunotherapy for melanoma remains a vigorous point of debate

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... October 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD Chronic pruritus is burdensome for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and can be incredibly difficult for dermatologists to

Oral minoxidil: A new use for an old drug?

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, September 1, 2021 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Antonella Tosti, MD,

What did you do during the COVID-19 epidemic, Mom?

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former 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

How can I access Dialogues in Dermatology?

Asked and Answered ... January 1, 2025 Your member benefits have never sounded so good! Your 2025 AAD membership now unlocks access to our popular ... Dialogues in Dermatology podcast. No subscription is required, just an active membership. ... Visit ... Your Account page to start listening, learning, and earning

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? ...

I have moved. How do I update my contact information with the Academy?

Asked and Answered ... March 1, 2023 AAD members can conveniently update their contact information at any time by visiting account.aad.org and selecting the ‘My Profile’ tab from the menu below. ... For additional assistance, please contact the Member Resource Center at ... mrc@aad.org or 866-503-7546. ... Looking for more

April

Issue ... April January February March April May June July August View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Dermatology is a taxing specialty What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... Cocaine-associated plasma cell orificial mucositis: Anything goes Feature

Tackling Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis: Part 2

Controversies and management ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, June 1, 2026 How would you treat a confirmed case of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)/toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)? ... Corticosteroids ... Cyclosporine ... Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) ... A tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor ... A combination of the above ...

A new understanding of itch and eczema

Acta Eruditorum ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, May 1, 2018 In this month's Acta Eruditorum, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Brian Kim, MD, MTR, about his

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... June 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD An interventional study of aging in mice points to a new paradigm for rejuvenation ( ... Nature. 2024.

What features in psoriasis patients indicate that the patient is at high risk of developing psoriatic arthritis?

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Abate is a member of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup. ... By Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD, December 1, 2023 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup member Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD, talks with Luigi Naldi, MD, about his JAAD ... paper,

Could a metal implant affect your skin?

Board-certified dermatologist weighs in on the role of metal allergies in medical implants NEW ORLEANS (March 17, 2023) — Millions of people in the U.S. report having a metal allergy, and current estimates state that 10 percent of Americans will receive a medical implant during their lifetime ... 1 ...

Keeping pace

Life-changing advances and a multidisciplinary approach give new hope to patients with Merkel cell carcinoma ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, November 1, 2021 When Paul Nghiem, MD, PhD, FAAD, first started treating patients with skin cancer almost 20 years ago, physicians had little understanding of how

Does HPV vaccination change the burden of disease in patients with actinic keratosis?

Clinical Applications ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, September 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Emily Wenande, MD, PhD, about her JAMA Dermatology ... paper, ‘ Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and Actinic Keratosis Burden: The VAXAK Randomized Clinical Trial .’ DermWorld:

What's new in dermatology?

Experts break down diagnoses you didn't know about 10 years ago ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, March 1, 2022 The history of medical diagnosis traces back to ancient Egypt, where the first recorded examples can be found in the writings of Imhotep dating 2630–2611 BC. In the

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... February 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MS, MPH, FAAD ChatGPT is a readily accessible and widely available artificial intelligence tool mainly used by physicians for administrative

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

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... May 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 Prior authorization (PA) is purportedly designed to promote evidence-based care and prevent overuse of health services that

March 2, 2022

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 2, 2022 ... Biotin beware: Physician, patient knowledge about lab interference DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The rhythm of RIME Infections in children treated with dupilumab Cutaneous adverse events are

A call to action on Medicare reform

From the President ... Dr. Cronin served as Academy president from March 2023 to March 2024. ... By Terrence A. Cronin Jr., MD, FAAD, May 1, 2023 In 1938, a small group of 17 dermatologists founded the American Academy of Dermatologyto advance our clinical practice and education,all with the goal

March 12, 2025

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 12, 2025 ... GLP-1RA medications and hair loss DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Antihypertensive agents and eczema — New data for older patients Combined oral contraceptives may be beneficial for

I have a job opening at my practice. Where can I post it?

Asked and Answered ... April 1, 2019 You have options! ... AAD members can post job openings at their practice either: ... Online through AADCareerCompass at ... www.healthecareers.com/aad/search-jobs , hosted through Health eCareers, an AAD Preferred Provider. ... OR In print and online through the classifieds section of ... Dermatology

How can I post a job listing at my practice?

Asked and Answered ... October 1, 2024 Visit the Academy’s Practice Management Center at ... www.aad.org/practice for a wealth of resources on managing a practice, including information on the fundamentals of recruiting, hiring, and retaining high-quality staff. ... AAD members can post job openings at their practice online through ...

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

How do I change my contact information on file at the AAD?

Asked and Answered ... August 1, 2025 If you’ve recently moved or simply changed your email address, members can update their own account by ... logging into the account page . ... For additional assistance, please contact the Member Resource Center at ... mrc@aad.org or visit the ... AAD Help

Dermatology practice staff by the numbers

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, July 2, 2018 Nurses, aestheticians, billers — who’s most likely to be spotted working in the average dermatology practice? Aside from dermatologists, medical assistants and practice administrators are the most widely employed across all practice settings, according the 2017 AAD Practice Profile

I attended AAD VMX. How do I claim my CME credits?

Asked and Answered ... May 1, 2021 CME credits can be claimed within the ... AAD VMX platform . ... Attendees can claim CME credits immediately after viewing a session or at a later date, but please note — on demand access to VMX will end on July 12, 2021.

How do I get a receipt for dues, orders, and other payments made to the Academy?

Asked and Answered ... May 1, 2025 AAD members can access their membership dues receipt by visiting their account page (account.aad.org) and selecting "Membership Dues Receipt" from the Membership menu. ... For all other Academy-related payments (past orders, products, etc.), members can access their receipts by visiting their ... account

I need coding assistance. Where can I get help?

Asked and Answered ... October 1, 2023 Members can find practical tips, tools, quizzes, and videos about common dermatologic coding issues on aad.org in the Coding Resource Center. ... Learn more about: ... Surgical and procedure codes ... Modifiers ... Evaluation and management (E/M) codes ... ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes ...

Unity: Our guiding principle

From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, October 1, 2024 Dear members, ... Last month, I attended — along with many of our fellow members —the AADA’s Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. Fighting for

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... September 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD A novel genetic study that maps mutations in successive stages of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) in mice

What dermatologists need to know about ongoing telehealth policies in 2025

Implications for dermatology practices and the need for enhanced compliance ... Answers in Practice ... By Oliva Barry, Manager, Practice Management, February 1, 2025 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss important telehealth updates in 2025. Teledermatology saw a significant surge

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... May 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the  DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   Jason Lee, MD, FAAD The incidence of melanoma in situ has increased to epidemic proportions, rising 50-fold since 1975. Lentigo maligna is the most

iPLEDGE win included in year-end package

Moving the needle ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, May 1, 2023 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. The AADA’s 2022 advocacy efforts were successful in securing provisions on the iPLEDGE Program within the omnibus spending

Medical research and skin cancer funding

Moving the needle ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, July 1, 2022 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. Every year, the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) advocates to secure funding for skin cancer prevention and

Modifiers 58 and 78

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, 2019 Test your knowledge: Modifiers 58 and 78 ... Take the quiz to see if you're up

Get ready for MIPS in 2019

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, February 1, 2019 CMS has made several changes to the 2019 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). While CMS did

How is structural racism affecting atopic dermatitis in African American children?

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former 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,

Is there evidence to suggest a true remittive effect of JAK inhibitors for atopic dermatitis?

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, April 1, 2021 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Jonathan Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH,

Key components of evaluation and management: Medical decision making

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, 2018 Medical decision making (MDM) is the third key component of evaluation and management (E/M) that is

Coding and reporting for immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining in dermatology

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, July 1, 2022 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining is used to

Coming clean on bleach baths for atopic dermatitis

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 23, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 33  ... Bleach baths have become popularized over the past decade in managing atopic dermatitis (AD). I have been a strong proponent, often telling patients (and their parents) that the procedure would help decolonize the skin and prevent

Veterans face heightened risk of melanoma, nonmelanoma skin cancer

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, October 1, 2025 The increasing incidence of skin cancer in the United States has raised new concerns about occupational associations, particularly those in professions with significant chemical or sun exposure. ... Read more about occupational associations of skin cancer .

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 post a job listing at my practice?

Asked and Answered ... November 1, 2025 Visit the ... Academy’s staffing and HR webpages for a wealth of resources on managing a practice, including information the fundamentals of recruiting, hiring, and retaining high-quality staff. ... AAD members can post job openings at their practice online through ... AADCareerCompass .

How can I use DataDerm to report for MIPS?

Asked and Answered ... November 29, 2018 DataDerm™ can help you report for all three MIPS categories in 2018: ... Quality Promoting interoperability (PI) Improvement activities (IA) Here’s how to get started: ... 1. Step one: Sign up. ... Complete the sign-up portal at ... https://dataderm.aad.org/signup/Login.aspx by ... Dec. 7,

How do I claim my CME credits from AAD VMX?

Asked and Answered ... June 1, 2022 CME credits can be claimed within the AAD VMX platform. ... Learn more or access VMX . ... Attendees can claim CME credits immediately after viewing a session or at a later date, but please note — on demand access to VMX will

How can I safely run my practice and limit potential exposures during COVID-19?

Asked and Answered ... February 1, 2021 The AAD offers a step-by-step guide on running a dermatology practice during COVID-19, including advice on how to: ... Assess your community’s COVID-19 prevalence and operate at an appropriate capacity ... Clean and disinfect your practice ... Reorganize your practice to minimize patient

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:

I have questions about coding for contact dermatitis. Does the Academy have any resources to help?

Asked and Answered ... March 1, 2022 Yes. The Academy offers a selection of quick coding guides covering a variety of topics, including contact dermatitis. The Contact Dermatitis Quick Coder has been recently updated to reflect new 2022 codes for irritant contact dermatitis due to contact with body fluids. ...

Demonstrate your commitment to ethics and professionalism in dermatology

Academy Update ... Chair, AAD Professionalism & Ethics Committee ... By Benjamin Stoff, MD, MA, FAAD, July 1, 2021 As a fellow of the AAD, you demonstrate your commitment to patients, colleagues, and the public by maintaining the highest level of professionalism and ethics. ... The AAD has a way

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... December 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Harry Dao Jr., MD, FAAD One advantage of working in the same practice as your surgeons is the ability to quickly confirm biopsy

CIGNA fixes excimer laser prior authorization process

Ask the Expert ... By Apoorva Stull, Senior Manager, Advocacy Communications, June 1, 2024 DermWorld ... talks to Mollie MacCormack, MD, FAAD, chair of the Academy’s Patient Access and Payer Relations Committee about the AADA’s role in advocating that CIGNA update its process for how excimer laser prior authorization approvals

What dermatology practices need to know about laws protecting pregnant and lactating employees

Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, D.C. ... By Ben Tesdahl, JD, LLM, Jason Qu, JD, and Rob Portman, JD, MPP, September 1, 2024 Every month , DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking."

I have questions about employment contracts. What resources does the Academy offer?

Asked and Answered ... November 1, 2024 The days of handshake agreements are long past. Before you sign, it’s critical to know some key components that will affect your compensation, work-life balance, and even future employment. ... While it’s important to have a professional employment attorney review your contract and

Does the Academy offer any PPE resources?

Asked and Answered ... January 1, 2021 Yes. The Academy’s Coronavirus Resource Center offers dermatology practices a wide variety of clinical guidance on COVID-19, including resources relating to PPE and medical supplies. These include: ... Advice for medical workers on how to protect their skin while using PPE ... Conservation

Where can I find updated guidance on teledermatology?

Asked and Answered ... May 1, 2022 The Academy has recently launched an updated teledermatology toolkit for AAD members, including more in-depth information on: ... Starting teledermatology ... Workflow advice for small practices ... How to prepare staff for offering teledermatology ... Up-to-date coding and reimbursement information ... Advice on

What is the difference between a member directory profile and a public profile?

Asked and Answered ... July 1, 2026 AAD’s member directory is only visible to members. It includes the location of your practice, personal contact information, and a list of any AAD awards received. ... A public profile, also known as Find a Dermatologist, includes your practice’s name, address, and contact

Coding lessons learned from frequently asked questions in 2023

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, December 1, 2023 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . 2023 has come to a close

Human papillomavirus 42: Putting a finger on the pathogenesis of digital papillary adenocarcinomas

DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, July 1, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 7 Lumps and bumps make me nervous, especially when presented as a "by the way, while I’m here, what do you think of this?" lesion. I’ll ask a few questions: "How long has

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... November 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the  DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD I don’t see an important word — ‘teledermatology’ — in the title of a recent publication about 3D total-body

Tax reform: What you need to know

Money Matters ... Jason P. Wainscott, JD, is an attorney, author, and general manager of the financial planning firm OJM Group. ... By Jason P. Wainscott, JD, March 1, 2018 Every dermatologist needs to know 2017 saw widespread changes to the federal tax code. There are many cuts and additional

October 27, 2021

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 27, 2021 ... COVID-19 and nails: A review of clinical findings DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Taking woolly hair to heart Derm Coding Consult : CMS revises Advance Beneficiary Notice

Keeping you in the driver’s seat with step therapy and prior authorization reform

Moving the needle ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, November 1, 2022 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. Step therapy and prior authorization protocols interfere with patient care and create unwanted burdens on dermatology practices. Thanks

May 31, 2023

Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 31, 2023 ... Cause or cure: Dupilumab and alopecia areata DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Taking it on the shin – part 1 A simplified dermoscopic algorithm for melanoma diagnosis

Does the AAD offer resources to help with private payer denials?

Asked and Answered ... March 1, 2024 Yes — members can access a variety of private payer resources, including a customizable private payer appeal letter generator, in the Academy’s Private Payer Resource Center. This tool can be used by dermatologists and their staff to generate letters from automated templates. These

What is Life Membership?

Asked and Answered ... October 1, 2022 Life Membership is a category of AAD membership. Life Members are no longer required to pay dues but retain the benefits of their previous membership category. ... What are the requirements? ... The Life Membership category is open to all Academy members who

I would like to host a free skin cancer screening. Where can I get the forms?

Asked and Answered ... June 1, 2023 Hosting an AAD SPOT Skin Cancer ... ™ ... screening is a great way to demonstrate your commitment and passion to the community and to the specialty. The screening program is the Academy’s longest-standing public health program. Since its inception in 1985, dermatologists

I want to host a skin cancer screening event. Where do I start, and what kind of resources does the Academy offer?

Asked and Answered ... March 1, 2019 How wonderful! Hosting a SPOT me® Skin Cancer Screening Program is a great way to show your commitment and passion to your local community and the specialty. Since 1985, dermatologists have made significant contributions to public health by conducting more than ... 2.8

How do I claim CME credits from the AAD Annual Meeting?

Asked and Answered ... April 1, 2023 This year, AAD Annual Meeting attendees have two options for claiming CME credit. ... To claim CME credit for the 2023 AAD Annual Meeting: ... Open the official AAD Mobile Meeting app or visit the ... AAD website for AM23 . ... Log

I'm retiring and want to sell my practice. Does the Academy have any resources to help?

Asked and Answered ... July 1, 2019 Yes! We offer the following resources to assist AAD members who are considering closing their practices: ...  ... The AADA’s Practice Management Center breaks down: ... How to value your practice, with a detailed explanation of how to calculate EBITDA (Earnings Before

I recently received an insurance denial from a private payer. Does the Academy have any resources to help?

Asked and Answered ... June 1, 2021 Yes! The AADA’s ... Private Payer Resource Center includes private payer policy updates and on-demand webinars on proper coding and claim submission as well as negotiating with payers to reduce the likelihood of future denials. ... The AADA has also created a ...

Supplements and the skin

Are nutritional supplements aimed at skin care helpful, harmful, or simply a placebo for patients? ... Feature ... By Heidi Splete, Contributing Writer, July 1, 2023 Nutritional supplements appeal to many individuals as an alternative or additive treatment for skin and hair ailments, but evidence to support the effectiveness of

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

How do I claim CME credits from the Annual Meeting?

Asked and Answered ... April 1, 2022 This year, AAD Annual Meeting attendees have two options for claiming CME credit. ... To claim CME credit for the 2022 AAD Annual Meeting: ... Open the official AAD Mobile Meeting app or visit ... https://am2022.aad.org/ Log in using your registration code and

Incident to: Old wine in modern bottles

Legally Speaking ... Alice G. Gosfield, Esq. is a health care attorney at Alice G. Gosfield and Associates, P.C. ... By Alice G. Gosfield, Esq., March 1, 2021 Every month, DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s author, Alice G. Gosfield, Esq., is a health care attorney

Coding and documentation for hyperhidrosis

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, November 1, 2024 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Clear and concise documentation is essential

What's hot?

What's hot ... May 29, 2018 In this monthly column, members of the ... Dermatology World Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc ... You may be surprised to learn that a ... new organ’ in the skin was recently identified.

New Medicare cards are coming — are you ready?

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, 2018 Test your knowledge: New Medicare cards are coming ... Take the quiz to see if you're

OSHA compliance: More important than ever

Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, May 1, 2020 Each month DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month Faiza Wasif, MPH, the Academy’s practice management manager, explains OSHA. Established in 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthy working conditions for

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... February 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the  DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS, FAAD Gawey et al. reviewed the current state of sunscreen regulation in the United States and the process of

It's the last quarter of MIPS performance year 2019: Do you have a game plan?

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, October 1, 2019 Another performance year for the Merit Based Payment System (MIPS) program is almost over —

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... May 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Avery LaChance, MD, MPH, FAAD Despite previously published studies refuting the risk of inflammatory bowel disease with isotretinoin use, patients and families commonly

2022 simple repair guideline updates

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Coding & Reimbursement, December 1, 2021 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The Integumentary System, Repair (Closure) guidelines have been

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... August 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 SARMs is a growing and dangerous social media trend. ... The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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 former 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

What are AAD Expert Resource Groups (ERGs) and how can I get involved?

Asked and Answered ... January 1, 2022 The Academy’s Expert Resource Groups (ERGs) are made up of individuals who come together to share information and knowledge about a particular topic, usually specific diseases or issues relevant to dermatology. ... You do not need to be an expert on an ERG’s

How do I claim CME credit from the AAD Annual Meeting?

Asked and Answered ... April 1, 2024 This year, AAD Annual Meeting attendees have two options for claiming CME credit. ... To claim CME credit for the 2024 AAD Annual Meeting: ... Open the official AAD Annual Meeting app or visit ... www.aad.org/member/meetings-education/am24 . ... Log in using your registration

What is an AAD Expert Resource Group (ERG)? Do I need to be an expert to join?

Asked and Answered ... December 1, 2023 The Academy’s Expert Resource Groups (ERGs) are made up of individuals who come together to share information and knowledge about a particular topic, usually specific diseases or issues relevant to dermatology. ... You do not need to be an expert on an ERG’s

I am on the OLC. Where can I find the JAAD and Dialogues in Dermatology quizzes?

Asked and Answered ... January 1, 2019 We’re here to help you get your quiz fix (and those CME credits)! ... First, visit the AAD’s Online Learning Center (OLC) homepage. You can access it at: ... www.aad.org/olc . ... If you aren’t already logged in, do so now with your

How do I claim CME credits from the Annual Meeting?

Asked and Answered ... May 1, 2019 Your CME credits are just a few clicks away! ... To claim AAD meeting credits: ... Visit www.aad.org/evals , or select the CME/Evals icon on the AAD meeting app. If you do not have your registration code, email aadcme@aad.org . To begin claiming

From the editor

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, November 1, 2018 November is a perfect month to give thanks. It’s also a good time for personal reflection. As physicians, we have many privileges and, hopefully, much to be thankful for.

Classifieds

Classifieds ... August 1, 2026 National ... NATIONAL Your Dermatology Career. Your Way. As the nation's leading independent dermatology provider, Integrated Dermatology empowers dermatologists and APPs to practice on their terms. Our flexible career models provide the support & freedom to prioritize what matters most: patient care. ... Choose Your

November

Issue ... November January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... From the editor Asked and Answered ... What is Question of the Week and how do I sign up for it? What's hot ...

CLIA in 2025: What dermatology practices need to know now about the updated laboratory requirements

Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, Associate Director, Practice Management, August 1, 2025 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss what dermatology practices need to know about the updated laboratory requirements. Whether your office does potassium hydroxide (KOH) preps,

What to expect for MIPS 2024

Answers in Practice ... By Olivia Barry, Manager, Practice Management, April 1, 2024 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff explains what to expect for MIPS 2024. On Nov. 2, 2023, CMS released the final Quality Payment Program (QPP) Rule which includes

Service animals in your office

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, June 1, 2018 Avalon: Bryan, I just had

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... July 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD Social media can be a very useful tool for practices to grow their practice population, and has become a

The anti-markup rule applied to dermatology

Legally Speaking ... Daniel F. Shay, Esq., is a health care attorney at Alice G. Gosfield and Associates, P.C. ... By Daniel F. Shay, Esq., December 1, 2025 Every month, DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s author Daniel F. Shay, Esq., is a health care attorney

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... April 1, 2026 In this monthly column, members of the  DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   Ken Katz, MD, MSc, MSCE, FAAD Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have dramatically improved prognosis for melanoma and other cancers. Once nearly always fatal, advanced

Retaining the right staff

Answers in Practice ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, May 1, 2026 DermWorld ... talks with Cyndi Yag-Howard, MD, FAAD, of Yag-Howard Cosmetic Dermatology in Naples, Florida, about staff retention strategies. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Dr. Yag-Howard: I started my practice nearly 30 years ago in Naples, Florida,

Can chowing down improve pseudoxanthoma elasticum?

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 30, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 34  ... I have diagnosed pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE, OMIM # 264800) a few times in my career. The immediate excitement of rendering the diagnosis is quickly tempered by the realization that so far there is no definitive treatment

What is an Academy Expert Resource Group, and do I need to be an expert to join?

Asked and Answered ... December 1, 2019 Great question! The Academy’s Expert Resource Groups (ERGs) are made up of individuals who come together to share information and knowledge about a particular topic, usually specific diseases or issues relevant to dermatology. ... You do not need to be an expert on

What is the Academy doing to reduce its environmental footprint at AAD meetings?

Asked and Answered ... November 1, 2019 We’ve heard your concerns about the Academy’s environmental impact at its meetings and have taken a number of steps to make our meetings more eco-friendly, including: ... Eliminating plastic waste by: Converting plastic name badges to paper ... Eliminating plastic bags and ‘swag’

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

What MIPS deadlines are coming up and when do I have to submit?

Asked and Answered ... September 2, 2019 Mark your calendars with the following MIPS reporting deadlines: Oct. 2, 2019: ... Last day to begin an improvement activity (IA) or participate in promoting interoperability (PI) measures as these require 90 consecutive days of engagement ... Dec. 1, 2019 ... (for EHR

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

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, D.C. ... By Ben Tesdahl, JD, Megan La Suer, JD, MHA, and Rob Portman, JD, MPP, October 1, 2020 Every month, DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking."

From the editor

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, October 1, 2019 Unintended consequences. What do direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing, pediatric drug testing, and electronic health records all have in common? The potential for unintended consequences. Consequences of doing them, of

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

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... September 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD What’s Hot? Capsaicin! The popular spice has been shown to decrease inflammation through a mechanism that is independent

Reporting Mohs micrographic surgery with a simple repair

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Coding & Reimbursement, February 1, 2022 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . The Integumentary System, Repair (Closure) guidelines were recently

What challenges and barriers exist when patch testing children?

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, June 1, 2021 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with JiaDe (Jeff) Yu, MD, about

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... February 1, 2025 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 Nation’s Health by the American Public Health Association published a ... special report on improving health

Guidelines for the management of hidradenitis suppurativa

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, August 1, 2019 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Christopher Sayed, MD, about his

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... March 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD "Greatest Greetings of Todays Dr. Carroll! Taking this opportunity, we would like to cordially invite you to contribute

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... February 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS, FAAD Is the customer always right? Rude behavior by consumers toward frontline workers in all industries is on

This month's news from across the specialty

What's hot ... August 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, FAAD Journalists at ... Kaiser Health News and The Guardian have collaborated on a program called " ...

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

Where can I find resources on the Academy’s website on how to promote my practice?

Asked and Answered ... April 1, 2021 The AAD offers members a wide variety of resources to help you promote your practice on social and traditional media. ... The AAD Fellow logo: This prestigious designation is only available to board-certified dermatologists who are members of the AAD. Be sure to

Where can I find updated information on MIPS reporting requirements for 2025?

Asked and Answered ... September 1, 2025 Members can find a summary of changes to the ... MIPS program for the 2025 reporting year . ... To access a step-by-step guide on reporting for MIPS in 2025, visit the ... Academy’s Practice Management Center . This three-step guide can help

Changes to iPLEDGE

Moving the needle ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, November 1, 2021 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. As many dermatologists are all too aware, iPLEDGE is a distribution program designed to prevent pregnancies in patients

How can I get help with prior authorizations?

Asked and Answered ... November 1, 2023 The Academy Practice Management Center offers a variety of resources to assist physicians, medical staff, and patients in navigating the prior authorization process. ... Key resources include: ... Prior authorization letter tool ... The Academy has created a customizable, clinically specific tool to

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... March 1, 2024 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD Palliative medicine assists patients with balancing their goals of care with multiple physicians. The shared decision-making with patients

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... June 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Christen Mowad, MD, FAAD The American Academy of Dermatology SPOT Skin Cancer™ program has been very well received and provides a community service

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

Vicarious liability

Legally Speaking ... Every month, DW covers legal issues in "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,

Documentation and coding for repairs in dermatology

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding & Reimbursement, July 1, 2026 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Coding for wound repair is influenced by

More on a theme

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2023 In our February edition of ... DermWorld , we addressed some of the similarities and differences that should be considered when treating children with biologics, reminding us that

The evolution of education

From the President ... Dr. Olbricht served as Academy president from March 2018 to March 2019. ... By Suzanne Olbricht, MD, November 1, 2018 Notecards, notepads, pens, card catalogs, and textbooks. These are the objects I used in order to study in medical school and residency as I sat in

Technology and innovation

From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, July 1, 2022 Without intention, but very apropos of the theme of the upcoming AAD Innovation Academy, almost all our articles in this month’s ... DermWorld are bound by a common

So, you want to be on the AAD board of directors?

From the President ... Dr. Kaufmann served as Academy president from March 2022 to March 2023. ... By Mark Kaufmann, MD, FAAD, July 1, 2022 I can certainly understand why (and relate). The AAD’s ... officers and Board members lead the world’s largest dermatologic society, representing more than 20,000 physicians

The importance of getting involved

From the President ... Dr. Alam is the Academy’s current president. ... By Murad Alam, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2026 Dear members, ... I would like to begin by thanking you for trusting me to serve as your president. We have important work to do this year, and I am

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,

AAD: Meeting the future together

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, content specialist, February 1, 2018 Over the past year, the American Academy of Dermatology has worked hard to meet the varied needs of its diverse membership and to ensure the specialty is well-positioned to thrive in the future. While the challenges facing

AAD: Laying the foundation

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, February 1, 2019 2018 was quite the year, and over the past 12 months the Academy has continued to work hard for the dermatology specialty. Representing more than 20,000 physicians across the United States and abroad, the Academy has worked

Administrative burden by specialty

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, November 1, 2023 There are 168 hours in a week. How many of them are physicians spending on paperwork? ... According to Medscape’s 2023 "Physician Compensation Report," on average, physicians work 50 hours per week, 15.5 of which are spent

Who owns dermatology?

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, content specialist, January 1, 2018 The face of dermatology is changing. As more and more dermatologists move toward group practice, outside investors have taken note. While a majority of dermatology practices are independently owned, according to the AAD’s 2016 Group Practice survey,

Deciding the right time for treatment

Experts discuss neoadjuvant vs. adjuvant immunotherapy for melanoma — and recent advances in the neoadjuvant space. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, May 1, 2025 "The melanoma landscape, especially in the last decade or so, has changed remarkably in ways I never thought I would see in my

A health equity framework for melanoma diagnosis and outcomes in ethnic minorities

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2023 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with David Polsky, MD,

What barriers to care exist for American Indian individuals in rural communities?

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, October 1, 2019 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Arash Mostaghimi, MD, MPA, MPH,

Moving the needle: Medical research and skin cancer funding

Advocacy News Roundup ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, May 1, 2021 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. Every year, the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) advocates to secure funding for skin cancer prevention and

Does the AAD offer discounts on lab coats and medical supplies?

Asked and Answered ... August 1, 2023 Yes — and more. Made possible through relationships with some of the most prestigious and well-respected companies in their respective industries, the AAD is pleased to bring you a carefully crafted collection of programs and services that have been specially negotiated with our

What is the AAD Clinical Community?

Asked and Answered ... August 1, 2024 In 2022, the Academy launched the AAD Clinical Community — a secure online forum by dermatologists for dermatologists to discuss a range of clinical issues, based on members’ areas of interest. The forum is secure, organized, and moderated. It is also free to

What’s new at Annual Meeting? What can I expect from Annual Meeting 2024?

Asked and Answered ... January 1, 2024 This year’s Annual Meeting is headed to San Diego! Get ready to expand your expertise through hundreds of expert-led sessions and form lasting connections with your peers. ... You’ll always experience the gold-standard of education during an AAD meeting, and this year attendees

Have MIPS reporting requirements changed? Where can I find updated information on the reporting requirements for 2023?

Asked and Answered ... September 1, 2023 Members can find a summary of changes to the MIPS programs for the 2023 reporting year on ... our website . ... To access a step-by-step guide on reporting for MIPS in 2023, visit the AADA Practice Management Center. Find the guide on

How do I claim CME credits from the AAD Summer Meeting?

Asked and Answered ... August 1, 2021 This year, AAD Summer Meeting attendees have two options for claiming CME credit. ... To claim CME credit via the web: ... Make sure you have verified your attendance onsite. ... Log in to the CME claiming portal: ... Visit ... https://lms.aad.org/eval .

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

Melanoma controversies

Screening, biopsy practices questioned as incidence rate increases ... Feature ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer, September 1, 2021 At first glance, dermatologists would seem to be wildly successful in their decades-long effort to detect and remove cutaneous melanoma lesions before they can metastasize and become deadly. According to the

Coding dermatology encounters in 2026: Practical guidance and tips for success

Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding & Reimbursement, May 1, 2026 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . As healthcare delivery continues to evolve, 2026

The likely Lilliputian meaning of eosinophils in psoriasis

DermWorld Insights and Inquiries ... By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2026 Vol. 8, No. 8 "Drugs and bugs" are the default responses of dermatopathologists when eosinophils are observed on histopathological sections. That may be correct in many circumstances, but not all. This commentary focuses on newer literature

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

Nonepidemic Kaposi sarcoma: The fifth dimension

By Warren R. Heymann, MD Oct. 16, 2019 Vol. 1, No. 32  ... For more than a century, since first described in 1872 by Moritz Kaposi* as "idiopathic multiple pigmented sarcoma," dermatologists focused on classical Kaposi sarcoma (KS) — violaceous patches, plaques, and tumors on the lower extremities of

How can functionality assessments help determine appropriate treatment for NMSCs in elderly patients?

Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the former 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

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

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

Medicare modifier 25 report confirms dermatology payer cuts unwarranted

Academy’s actions and resources streamlined reporting and compliance. ... Advocacy News ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, May 1, 2026 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. In health care, every audit tells one of two stories.

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

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

The Year in Review — aka ‘That was the Year That Was’

From the President ... Dr. Tomecki served as Academy president from March 2021 to March 2022. ... By Kenneth Tomecki, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2022 2021…The first year of the third decade of the 21st century has ended. In retrospect, it was a year in limbo for many of us,

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... December 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the  DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS, FAAD New parents are participating in a new "nutty" trend where they give healthy infants their first taste of

Read all about it: Dermatology's media impact

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, April 1, 2019 There’s nothing fake about this news: In 2018, the Academy generated nearly 9 billion media impressions in print and online. Despite the unpredictability of the current media landscape, the specialty’s public impact has remained stable with a

Dermatology drugs with the highest cost burden

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, October 1, 2024 Rising prescription drug costs continue to put an escalating financial strain on the U.S. health care system, creating affordability challenges for patients. According to HHS, between January 2022 to January 2023, more than 4,200 drug products had

Who pays the bills?

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, March 1, 2019 While the future of American health insurance remains a question mark, data from the 2017 AAD Practice Profile Survey has helped shed light on where reimbursement trends might be headed. Although the percentage of patients with private

Top ethical issues encountered by dermatologists

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, July 1, 2023 According to the Academy’s 2022 Ethics in Derm Practice Survey — which asked fellows and associates about the major ethical issues they face in practice — 23% of respondents indicated that inappropriate requests to have a cosmetic

Dermatology antibiotic prescription trends

Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, November 1, 2019 As antibiotic resistance has increasingly captured the attention of the media and global health organizations, physicians have found themselves under more pressure to monitor their antibiotic prescription habits. Although overall antibiotic prescribing by dermatologists decreased by 36.6%

DataDerm™: Another year of advancing dermatologic science and quality

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, August 1, 2023 The largest clinical registry of dermatologic patients in the world, the Academy’s DataDerm housed data from over 13 million patients as of Dec. 31, 2021, according to a recently published ... JAAD article . ... The report

Survey: Americans worry about premature aging, still behind on sunscreen use

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Megan Bennett, Staff Writer, February 1, 2026 Despite concerns about premature skin aging, many Americans are still in the dark about the importance of sunscreen, according to a recent AAD survey. ... The AAD survey of 1,000 U.S. adults revealed that half worry about

Who does what in a practice?

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, content specialist, March 1, 2018 As the daily tasks required to keep a dermatology practice running continue to multiply, who is doing what on a day-to-day basis? According to the AAD’s 2016 Group Practice study, clear patterns emerge among staff at each

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

Celebrating 25 years of Camp Discovery

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, October 1, 2018 In the quarter century since it was founded, the AAD’s Camp Discovery program has given children living with chronic skin conditions the chance to go to camp — often for the very first time, and free of

I am considering joining a practice. What resources does the Academy offer to help me learn more about navigating employment contracts?

Asked and Answered ... December 1, 2022 Whether you’re starting a practice, transitioning, or preparing to retire, it’s important to understand what’s involved in these life-changing decisions. If you’re considering starting or switching practices, the Academy offers resources and guidance to ensure that you are prepared to choose a path

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

Lost in translation?

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, March 1, 2024 In a recent article published in ... JAMA Network Open, authors investigated how well adult patients understand common medical jargon used by physicians (2022;5(11):e2242972). The study surveyed a cross section of the public, comparing jargon vs. nonjargon

Medical vs. cosmetic dermatology: Who is doing what?

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, January 1, 2019 Despite ongoing discussion about the role of cosmetics in the specialty, data from the 2017 AAD Practice Profile Survey indicate that medical dermatology remains the primary focus of dermatology practitioners across all types. However, dermatologists spend the

Going green: Environmental cost savings of teledermatology

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, June 1, 2023 Research shows that health care is a major global driver of climate change, accounting for 5% of a country’s total environmental footprint. As medicine continues to look for ways to reduce its environmental impact, a recent ...

Skin cancer incidence and related deaths projected to rise in 2024

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, April 1, 2024 The latest data from the American Cancer Society (ACS) are in — offering new insights into the impact of skin cancer on public health in the United States. Each year, the ACS estimates the number of new

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

Calculating the cost savings of inpatient dermatology

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, May 1, 2019 Despite an increasing need for skin expertise in hospital settings, focus on inpatient consultative dermatology can often fly under the radar. However, new data from ... JAAD ( ... https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2019.01.031 ) indicates that dermatologists’ unique strengths in

AADA members and their patients bring key dermatologic issues to the Hill

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, January 1, 2023 The AADA Legislative Conference returned in-person to Capitol Hill this past September, bringing critical dermatologic issues before members of Congress. Attendees included physicians, patients, patient advocates, and dermatology practice administrators. ... AADA members unable to attend the

What is the Academy’s preferred vendor program?

Asked and Answered ... June 1, 2026 Made possible through partnerships with some of the most prestigious and well-respected companies in their respective industries, the AAD is pleased to bring you this carefully crafted collection of programs and services that have been specially negotiated with our members in mind. ...

What do the AAD's new non melanoma skin cancer guidelines say?

Acta Eruditorum ... 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, February 1, 2018 In this month's Acta Eruditorum column, Physician Editor Abby S. Van Voorhees, MD, talks with

This month’s news from across the specialty

What’s hot ... June 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD A recent study compared lipidomes and transcriptomes of single cell dermal fibroblasts to explore the determinants of cell

Voluntary repayments and false claims liability

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, 2026 Every month, DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s author Daniel F. Shay, Esq., is a health care attorney

Putting patient safety first

Moving the needle ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, November 1, 2023 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. This year, we have defeated several scope expansion bills in partnership with state dermatology and medical societies. The

The modern payer contract

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, 2016 Many physicians who have been in practice for a while remember the backlash against managed care in the late 1990s with talk

The 2025 Allergen of the Year is… toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate!

Clinical Applications ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, July 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Amber Reck Atwater, MD, FAAD, and Nina Botto MD, FAAD, about their recent Dermatitis ... paper, ‘ Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate: Allergen of the Year 2025. ’

Refusal of medical treatment

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, October 1, 2019 Question: When can a patient refuse

Who do you turn to?

From the President ... Dr. Cronin served as Academy president from March 2023 to March 2024. ... By Terrence A. Cronin Jr., MD, FAAD, June 1, 2023 Dr. Cronin speaking at the Plenary at the 2023 Annual Meeting in New Orleans. ... When you need financial advice where do you

This month's news from across the specialty

What's hot ... January 1, 2021 In this monthly column, members of the  ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty.   ... Rosalie Elenitsas, MD Cutaneous Lyme disease, erythema chronicum migrans, is a clinical diagnosis. Serologic testing may be unreliable as both false positive and

Postmortem: AADA Legislative Conference

From the President ... Dr. Tomecki served as Academy president from March 2021 to March 2022. ... By Kenneth Tomecki, MD, FAAD, November 1, 2021 Postmortem : "examination of a dead body," or "process of evaluating success (or failure) of a project’s ability to meet its goals." Given that definition,

Volunteer duty, chapter 2

From the President ... Dr. Tomecki served as Academy president from March 2021 to March 2022. ... By Kenneth Tomecki, MD, June 1, 2021 Volunteer, n...person who performs/gives his/her services of own free will; v...to give/offer to give on one’s own initiative. I highlighted the main AAD volunteering opportunities in

Ransomware attacks on U.S. health care double

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, February 1, 2024 Ransomware is on the rise. A recent ... JAMA Health Forum study found that the annual number of ransomware attacks on health care organizations more than doubled from 2016 to 2021, exposing the personal health information (PHI)

DataDerm delivers: Platform growth fuels dermatology science and quality

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, August 1, 2025 Nearly a decade after its launch, the Academy’s DataDerm is the largest clinical registry of dermatologic patients in the world, containing data from over 15.2 million unique patients as of Dec. 31, 2023 (doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2025.03.083). ... Each

Cautious enthusiasm — physicians remain split on augmented intelligence

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, November 1, 2024 According to a new survey released by the American Medical Association (AMA), physician attitudes about augmented intelligence (AuI) may be at a critical tipping point. Last year, the AMA surveyed 1,081 practicing physicians about the increased use

More than 200 AADA members, patients ask Congress to halt Medicare payment cuts, reform step therapy

Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, January 1, 2022 The second annual AADA Virtual Legislative Conference again saw impressive participation numbers this past September, bringing key dermatologic issues before members of Congress. Attendees included physicians, residents, select medical students, dermatology nurses, and patient advocates. ... Participating

LGB adults less likely to afford health care, says CDC report

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, October 1, 2022 According to a new CDC survey, lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults were more likely to report being unable to afford common health services than heterosexual adults. Common health services defined by the report include prescription medication,

Melanoma incidence rising, deaths decreasing

Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, December 1, 2019 According to data from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (SEER), there were an estimated 96,480 new cases of melanoma of the skin in 2019 — making it the fifth most

Where do Americans get pricing information for health care services?

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, November 1, 2022 New survey data released this year by Akasa, a health care AI developer, found that Americans most often turn to health insurers for pricing information over other sources, placing new emphasis on the need for price transparency

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

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

DataDerm annual report: Demonstrating the power of data

Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, August 1, 2024 Since its launch in 2016, the Academy’s DataDerm™ has evolved to be the largest clinical registry of dermatologic patients in the world, capturing information about their course of disease, associated therapeutic interventions, and health outcomes. As of