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2025 AAD Innovation Academy: Important dates
Registration ... Registration will open according to the schedule below: ... Early access registration and fees ... (AAD members only) : Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at 12 p.m. noon (CT). ... Standard registration and fees: Begin Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 12 p.m. noon (CT). ... Registration fees ... Early
2025 AAD Innovation Academy: Policies and cancellations
Hotel guarantee, cancellation, and change policies ... Hotel reservation guarantee policy ... Reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card. The credit card expiration date must be later than July 31, 2025. The card provided will be charged a one (1) night’s room and current sales tax deposit on or
2025 exemption reweighting
Exemption reweighting is unchanged in 2025. Below is the breakdown of the 2025 MIPS category weights and how the weights will be redistributed if various exemptions are applied. ... As a refresher, here are the baseline weights for 2025: ... Quality: 30% ... Cost: 30% ... Promoting Interoperability (PI): 25%
2025 Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Continuing cuts embolden AADA to demand Medicare payment reform ... On July 10, CMS released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule, which included important policy changes to fee-for-service payments and the Quality Payment Program (QPP). The AADA strongly opposes these cuts and demands that Congress reform the
Advocacy Update Feb. 4 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 4, 2025 Physician champions introduce Medicare physician payment fix in House Academy joins coalition urging less regulatory burdens in Medicare Advantage and Part D program AADA urges CMS to improve MVP framework Become an AADA Advocacy Key Contact Support dermatology champions in Congress through SkinPAC
2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
CMS finalizes payment changes for 2025 ... On Nov. 1, CMS released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule, setting the conversion factor at $32.3465, a 2.83% reduction from the 2024 rate of $33.2875. This adjustment includes a 0.00% update as required by MACRA, the expiration of the
2025 AAD Innovation Academy: Exhibitors, advertisers, sponsors, and media
Exhibitor resources Access exhibitor resources, including the technical prospectus, booth specifications, and space application, along with advertising and sponsorship opportunities. ... Advertising opportunities Find information about advertising opportunities at the 2025 AAD Innovation Academy. ... Sponsorship opportunities Learn about sponsorship opportunities available for the 2025 AAD Innovation Academy. ... Help
2025 AAD Innovation Academy: Registration
Secure your spot at 2025 AAD Innovation Academy ... Join us for a cutting-edge meeting focused on the latest in dermatology, with a schedule designed for maximum impact. ... Register now Complete your registration Register and reserve your hotel for the 2025 AAD Innovation Academy. ... Registration fees Access information
2025 AAD Innovation Academy: Registration fees
Registration fees ... The chart below details the registration fees for the 2025 Innovation Academy. ... Standard registration fees will begin ... Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 12 p.m. noon (CT) with the rates below and will continue until the close of the meeting. ... Important note ... Please verify
2025 AAD Innovation Academy: Education and program
Search sessions Search the program of educational sessions offered at the 2025 AAD Innovation Academy and plan your customized educational experience. ... Session highlights Explore curated session recommendations tailored to your learning style and professional goals. ... Schedule-at-a-glance Get a snapshot of the educational program, designed with minimal overlap so
2025 quality measures for MIPS reporting
2025 QCDR measure specifications ... Access a spreadsheet of ... 2025 QCDR measure specifications . ... Access 2025 MIPS quality measures by selecting below. ... MIPS 47 Advance Care Plan ... MIPS 130 Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record ... MIPS 176 Tuberculosis Screening Prior to First Course
2025 AAD Innovation Academy Meeting
Secure your spot at 2025 AAD Innovation Academy ... Join us for a cutting-edge meeting focused on the latest in dermatology, with a schedule designed for maximum impact. ... Register now July 10-13 | Chicago, IL - Hyatt Regency Chicago ... Join us this summer at 2025 AAD Innovation Academy
CMS releases 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule
July 10, 2024 Advocacy News Alert CMS releases 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule ... Continuing cuts embolden AADA to demand Medicare payment reform On July 10, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule, which included important policy
CMS releases 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
CMS releases 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule ... Nov. 1, 2024 Advocacy News Alert On Nov. 1, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule, which included important policy changes to fee-for-service payments and the Quality Payment Program (QPP).
2025 AAD Innovation Academy: Exhibitor resources
Showcase your brand at ... 2025 AAD Innovation Academy , July 10–13 in ... Chicago , and connect with the dermatology community. Take advantage of a dynamic exhibit space designed to maximize visibility, build relationships, and engage with key decision-makers in the field. ... Exhibitor planning ... Exhibitor prospectus (PDF)
2025 AAD Innovation Academy: Hotel reservations, rates, and locations
Hotel reservations ... The hotel reservation deadline is ... Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 12 p.m. noon (CT). Guest rooms are being held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago for those booking through the AAD Housing Office at the AAD discounted meeting rates. ... Hotel reservations must be made in conjunction
Advocacy Update 2025 archive
Explore ... Advocacy Update articles by publication date. ... 2025 ... June ... June 17 - The Rhode Island Dermatology Society (RIDS) urged legislators to delay action and continue working on medical spa legislation. ... June 10 - AADA President Susan Taylor, MD, FAAD participated in the House Republican Doctors
2025 Annual Meeting: On-demand sessions
2025 Annual Meeting On-Demand provides access to PowerPoint presentations and audio from hundreds of sessions recorded during the meeting in Orlando. This is a convenient option for those who can’t attend in-person, and the perfect companion for attendees who want to expand their notes on their favorite sessions or catch
Advocacy Update Nov 5 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 5, 2024 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule released AADA supports legislation averting 2025 Medicare payment cut and providing one-year inflationary update FDA final guidance on insanitary conditions relevant to cosmetic tattooing Donate to SkinPAC Medicare Physician Payment 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final
2025 MIPS and telehealth highlights
Eligibility criteria ... The low volume threshold remains the same as in 2025 and includes three aspects of covered professional services: ... Allowed charges ... Number of Medicare patients who receive services ... Number of services provided ... You must participate in MIPS (unless otherwise exempt) if, in both 12-month
2025 AADA Legislative Conference: Program and agenda
Conference schedule ... The conference will take place on Sunday, September 7 through Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the J.W. Marriott in Washington, D.C. The program will contain policy-focused sessions, designed to offer an in-depth understanding of how to translate the issues that affect the specialty into effective lobbying of
2025 AAD Innovation Academy: Abstracts
Access the following information for abstract submissions ... Submission timelines and guidelines are subject to change. Visit this page frequently for any updates. ... Scientific Posters Guidelines Scientific Poster Guidelines (PDF) ... Submission Timeline Monday, Jan. 27 – Wednesday, May 14, 2025 11:59 a.m. CST ... Submission Link Submissions
Advocacy Update Jan. 7 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 7, 2025 Medicare physician payment cuts effective Jan. 1 Advocacy Win: Aetna fixes Mohs surgery claim edits AADA advocated for clarification on Aetna denied claims for complex repairs AADA presses FDA on sunscreen access Save the date— SkinPAC reception at Orlando Annual Meeting Join your
Advocacy Update Oct. 22 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 22, 2024 Over half of House members urges leadership to avert 2025 Medicare cut New AADA Advocacy Action Center Nominations for 2025 Advocate of the Year Award due Oct. 31 SkinPAC breaks $1 million in contributions Medicare Physician Payment Reform Over half of House members
Advocacy Update May 13, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / May 13, 2025 AADA endorses new Senate bill to stop 2025 Medicare cuts AADA urges Trump Administration to relieve practice burdens for IPLEDGE, address drug shortages AADA offers support for CLIA lab director application issues Resident scholarships available for 2025 Legislative Conference Support SkinPAC to elect
Advocacy Update Jan. 14 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 14, 2025 2025 Congressional key dates Add your voice: Become an AADA Key Contact SkinPAC reception at Orlando Annual Meeting Congressional activity 2025 Congressional key dates ... On Jan. 3, the 119th Congress started its new session and commenced with leadership elections in the House.
Advocacy Update Aug. 13 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 13, 2024 2025 Medicare physician fee schedule proposed rule analysis available Medicare laboratory services claims denied in error AADA advocates for state priorities at national meeting of state legislators Modifier 25 advocacy podcast available Meet with your member of Congress in your home district Help
2025 AAD Innovation Academy: Childcare
Incorporate family time into this summer weekend! ... Childcare ... We are pleased to offer childcare services at the 2025 AAD Innovation Academy in Chicago. Our childcare service offers a safe and entertaining environment for children ages 6 months to 12 years. ... In partnership with KiddieCorp, AAD will be
2025 AAD Annual Meeting: Housing
Hotel reservations, rates, and locations Find information about hotel reservations, rates, and a map of locations. ... Official housing provider Maritz Global Events is the only official housing provider for the AAD Innovation Academy Meeting. Learn more about fraudulent or unauthorized solicitation of hotel bookings. ... Fraud warning ... Several
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
2025 AAD Innovation Academy: Networking and special events
Innovation and interaction are at the heart of this meeting - from the Experience Hub and Welcome Reception to engaging sessions. And it’s all taking place in an attendee-favorite city, ... Chicago ! If you’ll bring the family along, check out our ... childcare offering . ... Experience Hub ...
2025 AAD Innovation Academy: Keynote and speaker preview
Keynote ... Thursday, July 10 | 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. ... Don’t miss keynote speaker Zack Kass at the 2025 AAD Innovation Academy, sharing insights from his time at OpenAI and beyond. ... Zack Kass – Futurist and Former Head of GTM at OpenAI ... Zack Kass, former Head of
2025 AAD Innovation Academy: Resource Center
We're glad you're here, come visit us. ... Stop by the AAD Resource Center during the 2025 AAD Innovation Academy and get exclusive meeting discounts on products for the entire practice and talk one-on-one with expert staff about the wealth of resources and perks available to you ... . Don’t
May 14, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 14, 2025 ... What factors may contribute to premature hair graying? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The malignant risk in circumscribed palmar or plantar hypokeratosis — Summoning Charles Dickens and
March 26, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 26, 2025 ... What’s the best way to dissolve fillers with hyaluronidase? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Propranolol for infantile hemangiomas — Start to finish 2025 Allergen of the Year
2025 AAD Innovation Academy: Schedule at-a-glance
The latest dermatology advancements are blowing through Chicago this summer at 2025 AAD Innovation Academy! ... Explore a curated selection of topically focused sessions designed for a seamless and enriching educational journey. See what sets AAD Innovation Academy apart by diving into a preview of the schedule below. ... Thursday,
March 19, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 19, 2025 ... Association between actinic keratosis treatments and use of antihypertensives? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Mastering dermatology Laser and energy treatments for acne scarring Efficacy of upadacitinib vs.
2025 AAD Innovation Academy: Social Media Toolkit
We're excited to see you in Chicago this summer at the 2025 AAD Innovation Academy! The following toolkit includes tips and guidelines to help guide your social media activities at the event. Download the graphics below and share on your accounts to let your followers know you will be attending!
Medicare physician payment missing from final funding bill, AADA vows to continue fight for reform
Medicare physician payment missing from final funding bill, AADA vows to continue fight for reform ... Dec. 21, 2024 Advocacy News Alert The AADA is beyond disappointed that Congress will adjourn without mitigating or canceling the pending 2.8% Medicare physician payment cut that is due to take effect Jan. 1,
2025 AAD Innovation Academy: Session highlights
Curated education for every attendee ... Stay ahead with the latest in dermatology at the 2025 AAD Innovation Academy. Explore bite-sized pearls, minimal session overlap, and a searchable program to build your personalized learning experience. ... Search program Explore session recommendations tailored to your professional goals! ... The Forward Thinker
Advocacy Update Jun 10, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / June 10, 2025 AADA President advocates for Medicare payment reform at House Doctors Caucus Roundtable AADA continues advocating on CLIA lab director requirements Attention Residents: Scholarships available for 2025 Legislative Conference Join your colleagues and contribute to SkinPAC Medicare physician payment reform AADA President advocates for
2025 AAD Innovation Academy: Official housing provider
Maritz Global Events (MGE) is the ONLY official registration and housing provider for AAD. ... Look for the official meeting provider designation when visiting organization sites affiliated with the AAD. ... Maritz Global Events (MGE) is the official housing provider for the 2025 Innovation Academy in Chicago, Illinois. The AAD
2025 AADA Legislative Conference: FAQs
When and where will the conference take place? ... The 2025 AADA Legislative Conference will take place September 7-9, 2025, at the ... J.W. Marriott Hotel , in Washington, D.C. ... What is the AADA Legislative Conference? ... The AADA Legislative Conference is the specialty’s foremost meeting focused on legislative,
Advocacy Update Mar. 11, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Mar. 11, 2025 Academy, physician community demand that Congressional funding includes Medicare cut — contact your legislator now Academy opposes HIPAA security rule changes Dermatologists urged Utah Senate to oppose dental hygienist use of Botox Academy, AMA urge NIH to repeal indirect grant cost cap Rachel
Advocacy Update May 6, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / May 6, 2025 AADA meets with CMS on revising CLIA laboratory director requirements Minnesota dermatologists oppose allowing optometrists to perform injections New York dermatologists host Advocacy Symposium Keep pressure on Congress and register for 2025 Legislative Conference Contribute to SkinPAC Regulatory Affairs AADA meets with CMS
Advocacy Update July 16, 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / July 16, 2024 CMS proposes another cut; AADA demands Congress to act AADA provides sun protection at White House Fourth of July Celebration Advocacy win: FTC report on egregious PBM practices Help SkinPAC elect dermatology champions Medicare Payment CMS proposes another cut; AADA demands Congress to
2025 AADA Legislative Conference: Travel, hotel, and meals
The 2025 AADA Legislative Conference takes place Sunday, September 7 through Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the J.W. Marriott. The program is set to begin on Sunday no earlier than 4:00 p.m. ET and will adjourn by 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, depending on individual Capitol Hill meeting schedules. The
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
Skin cancer incidence and related deaths projected to increase in 2025
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, May 1, 2025 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
Teledermatology and the COVID-19 pandemic
Although the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) officially ended on May 11, 2023, the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule affirmed that CMS will continue to permit certain policy adjustments and extensions related to telehealth services through 2025. ... Additionally, recent legislation authorized an extension of some Medicare
June 18, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 18, 2025 ... Incidence of keratinocyte carcinoma with use of acitretin DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Beef tallow for eczema — Grade A prime or just another bum steer? Academy mourns
May 28, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 28, 2025 ... Efficacy of combination topical finasteride and minoxidil in male androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Loss and legacy — A tribute to Robert F. Duffy, MD
2025 AADA Legislative Conference
The failure of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) to keep up with inflation is the greatest threat to maintaining seniors’ access to health care. ... Physicians are at a breaking point – when adjusted for inflation, Medicare physician payment has declined 33% since 2001 while practice costs have soared.
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
June 11, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 11, 2025 ... Combination oral minoxidil and bicalutamide for the treatment of female pattern hair loss in adolescents DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : From Down Under to all over —
June 4, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 4, 2025 ... Are nail products safe? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : High-dose vitamin D may be a ray of sunshine for treating sunburn Fatty acid supplements and atopic dermatitis?
Monthly highlights from Your Dermatologist Knows
Your Dermatologist Knows is a consumer positioning strategy designed for the long term. You can see monthly highlights from the content we’re sharing below. This archive will grow over time. Selecting an image will open the relevant social media platform. Or you can visit our ... Pinterest , ... Instagram
February 12, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / February 12, 2025 ... Is there an association between metformin use and the risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Making a pitch for the C-reactive protein/albumin ratio
January 8, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 8, 2025 ... Topical finasteride with minoxidil vs. topical minoxidil alone for male-pattern androgenic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The treatment of systemic juvenile xanthogranulomas matures Academy mourns the
MIPS reporting tools and resources
Additional helpful resources for MIPS ... MIPS FAQs Review a list of frequently asked questions, including how to avoid the penalty, eligible exemptions, and more ... MIPS archives Access MIPS highlights from the previous years. ... 2025 MIPS reporting options for small and large practices (PDF) ... Access 2025 MIPS
April 30, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 30, 2025 Efficacy of spironolactone in treating patients with acne DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : A tale of two disorders of hypopigmentation — The potential role of Cutibacterium acnes dysbiosis
Advisory Board news
Parliamentary procedures at a glance ... Review a PDF of parliamentary procedures . ... 2025 AAD Innovation Academy ... July 10-12, 2025 ... Advisory Board Reference Committee Hearing ... Thursday, July 10, 2025 ... 1:00-3:00 p.m. Central Time ... Advisory Board General Business Meeting ... Friday, July 11, 2025 ...
April 9, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 9, 2025 ... Finasteride: Risk of depression and suicide? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Till death do us part — Love, marriage, and cutaneous oncology Adding oral minoxidil to standard
January 15, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 15, 2025 ... Tretinoin vs. other topical therapies for photoaging DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Dupilumab treatment of bullous pemphigoid — Hoping for approval on the double DermWorld Coding Consult:
American Academy of Dermatology Association Statement on Final 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Congress must act now to protect patients’ health care access in the face of consecutive cuts ... American Academy of Dermatology President Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD WASHINGTON, DC (Nov. 1, 2024) — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) again finalized cuts to the physician fee schedule for 2025
Loss and legacy: A tribute to Robert F. Duffy, MD
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD May 28, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 21 On Thursday, May 15, 2025, while seeing patients with my residents, I received a text from one of my partners requesting that I call her ASAP. I assumed it was an urgent practice-related problem, but I was
Upcoming events
2025 AAD Innovation Academy Get ready to be blown away by the latest dermatology advancements in Chicago! Save the date for July 10-13, 2025, in Chicago, IL and experience a program full of cutting-edge dermatology achievements in an array of clinical topics. ... 2025 AADA Legislative Conference Join your peers
May 7, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 7, 2025 ... Low-dose oral minoxidil vs. combination therapy with dutasteride or finasteride DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Getting a head up on cutaneous scalp malignancies Academy mourns the passing
Advocacy Update Jan. 28 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 28, 2025 Academy urges new administration to prioritize Medicare payment reform AADA encourages CMS to ensure dermatology access to Medicare enrollees Academy alarmed that Medicare wants to inappropriately group inflammatory conditions into one proposed cost and value measure Trump Administration pauses federal health agency communications
Advocacy Update Feb. 11 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 11, 2025 Act now to stop Medicare payment cut AADA urges members to oppose physician assistant independent practice legislation AADA opposes Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield payment reduction Dermatologists demand Aetna cover psoriasis treatment AADA insists CMS retain MA plan measures on appeals Contribute to
April 2, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 2, 2025 ... Oral vs. topical minoxidil in patients with androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Becoming ‘sensitized’ to the clinical utility of the term "urticarial dermatitis" (a subtype
April 23, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 23, 2025 ... Recommendations for the use of topical, oral minoxidil DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Adding protothecosis to the protocol FDA approves dupilumab for chronic spontaneous urticaria Long-term effectiveness
Advocacy Update Mar. 25, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Mar. 25, 2025 AADA backs dermatologists on CLIA lab director requirements Next steps for Medicare physician payment reform MedPAC recommends physician pay tied to inflation, Academy urges full MEI update AADA supports tax-free sunscreen proposal in New Jersey Support the second-largest physician PAC and dermatology champions
Advocacy Update Mar. 4, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Mar. 4, 2025 AADA urged CMS, CDC to recognize dermatologists as CLIA lab directors AADA offers to be a resource to new HHS Secretary AADA asked Colorado legislators to support truth in advertising Donate to SkinPAC for Annual Meeting events Regulatory Affairs AADA urged CMS, CDC
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
Advocacy Update May 20, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / May 20, 2025 Draft House budget reconciliation bill remains in flux AADA hosts 11th annual Capitol Hill Skin Cancer Check and Health Fair AADA joins coalition to reduce regulatory burden on data registries Michigan dermatologists oppose nurse practitioner independent practice AADA offers assistance for CLIA lab
February 5, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / February 5, 2025 ... PRP, microneedling, and topical minoxidil for refractory severe androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Clinical and therapeutic judgment regarding confluent and reticulated papillomatosis of Gougerot and
June 25, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 25, 2025 ... Safety of low-dose oral minoxidil in older patients DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Metastatic uveal melanoma — Tebentafusp unobfuscated Progression of basal cell carcinomas in patients awaiting
Advocacy Update Mar. 18, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Mar. 18, 2025 AADA outraged that Congress passed government funding without doc fix AADA advocates for dermatologists in CLIA lab director requirements FDA testing confirms minimal benzene in most benzoyl peroxide acne products, some voluntary recalls issued Add your voice and become an AADA Advocacy Key
DataDerm resource library
The DataDerm staff has created resources to assist your practice with participating in the registry. Please keep in mind that all resources created by the AAD are specific to our members and programs. If you would like to see different types of resources, please ... contact the DataDerm team with
What to know about coding dermatology encounters after the Public Health Emergency (PHE) and beyond
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, January 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Editor ’s Note: The online version
Academic Dermatology Leadership Program (mentee)
The Academic Dermatology Leadership Program (ADLP) is a comprehensive program that requires a full-year commitment. ... The application is closed. Applications open July 2025 for the 2026 ADLP ... Please send me an email reminder when the application opens . ... By applying for this program, you are agreeing to
Digging into dermatologist demographics
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, June 1, 2025 Each year, the Academy releases a snapshot of official membership facts and figures. In 2025, AAD total membership includes 21,400+ dermatologists, representing 96.3% of U.S. American Board of Dermatology-certified dermatologists. ... AAD dermatologists work in all 50
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
Advocacy Update Apr. 8, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Apr. 8, 2025 AADA asks FDA to continue collaboration on AI-enabled medical devices guidance New Jersey expands children’s access to sunscreen Support the second-largest physician PAC and federal dermatology champions Regulatory Affairs AADA asks FDA to continue collaboration on AI-enabled medical devices guidance ... On April
January 29, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / January 29, 2025 ... Female pattern hair loss: Topical 17α-ethinyl estradiol with minoxidil vs. topical minoxidil DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Necrotizing infundibular crystalline folliculitis — Not yet crystal clear Treatment
Session handouts and meetings archive
Handouts ... 2025 Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 7-11 2024 Innovation Academy, Seattle, WA, August 1-4 2024 Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 8-12 2023 Innovation Academy, Tampa, FL, August 10-13 2023 Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 17-21 Sessions ... 2025 Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 7-11 2024 Innovation
April 16, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / April 16, 2025 ... Is isotretinoin linked to psychiatric events for acne patients? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The not-so-full body skin examination What every dermatologist should know about measles Is
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
February 19, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / February 19, 2025 ... Red and green LED light therapy in individuals with androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Treatments for renal IgA vasculitis are beginning to flow Safety of
Advocacy Update Jun 17, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / June 17, 2025 Rhode Island dermatologists advocate for medical spa safety standards AADA recommends Medicare reforms to reduce regulatory burden MedPAC proposes changes to Medicare physician payment AADA pressures CMS to correct CLIA lab director oversight; CMS to work directly with dermatologists Support dermatology congressional champions
February 26, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / February 26, 2025 ... 5-FU in patients with squamous cell carcinoma in situ DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Living with trimethylaminuria — Research awaiting the smell of success Do topical corticosteroids
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
May 21, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 21, 2025 ... Factors associated with relapse after isotretinoin treatment DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Fixating on doxycycline-induced fixed drug eruptions Can tattoos increase risk of skin cancer? Methotrexate gel
March 5, 2025
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / March 5, 2025 ... Is there a link between oral minoxidil and pericardial effusion? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Giving a NOD2 to Yao syndrome Higher cumulative dose of isotretinoin tied
What’s new and what can I expect from the 2025 Annual Meeting?
Asked and Answered ... December 1, 2024 Get ready to register for a magical experience in Orlando, Florida! ... 2025 AAD Annual Meeting attendees can expect some exciting new offerings alongside the top-tier education you expect from the AAD. ... What’s new ... Opening Ceremony, Friday, March 7 from 5:00
2025 AAD Innovation Academy: Chicago Experience Tour
Chicago Experience Tour ... This interactive scavenger hunt is located in the Experience Hub and will take you through the exhibits, spark new connections, and adds a bit of fun to your time on the floor. ... Pick up a Chicago passport and collect stamps from each exhibitor featuring an
2025 AAD Innovation Academy: Showcase your work
Be a part of Innovation Academy! ... Take advantage of the prestigious opportunity to present at an AAD meeting. 2025 AAD Innovation Academy is the place to engage, inspire, and contribute to the future of dermatology. ... Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation — explore ways
Advocacy Update archive
Explore ... Advocacy Update articles by publication year. ... 2025 2024 Help and Chat
Named lectureships
Annual Meeting awards ... 2025 Clarence S. Livingood, MD Memorial Award and Lectureship ... Clarence S. Livingood, MD Memorial Award and Lectureship Marta J. Van Beek, MD, MPH, FAAD ... Access award page Apply or nominate for the award ... Applications for the award are open the year around. ...
AAD Exhibit Opportunities
Exhibit with the AAD ... The Academy's annual and summer scientific meetings offer unprecedented access to thousands of dermatologists attending high-profile continuing medical education events. ... We are excited to offer your company the opportunity to exhibit at an upcoming Academy meeting and take advantage of the high impact exhibit
Answers in practice
Each month ... DermWorld tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. ... Latest articles ... Give your practice the tech boost it needs to thrive! Learn how to optimize technology solutions to best suit your practice. ... Seeing the full spectrum Experts offer advice on recognizing different personality types in the
DWI&I Holiday Greeting 2025
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Dec. 18, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 50 Dear ... DWI&I Devotee: ... How are you now that 2024 is about to conclude? I’m sure there are many emotions, from relief to anxiety, and from hope to despair. I concluded my holiday greetings in 2023
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
December 18, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / December 18, 2024 ... Combined topical 5-FU and calcipotriene for superficial keratinocyte carcinomas DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Holiday greeting 2025 FDA approves tapinarof cream for atopic dermatitis Upadacitinib vs. dupilumab
Advocacy Update Nov 12 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 12, 2024 Dermatologist Dr. George Hruza victorious in state house bid 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule analysis available Demand that Congress stop 2025 Medicare cut with an inflationary update USP publishes draft buffered lidocaine monograph SkinPAC influences wins in 2024 election Donate to SkinPAC State
Advocacy Update Feb. 25, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 25, 2025 Advocacy victory: Regence BCBS rescinds modifier 25 payment policy AADA ensures access to patch testing AADA urged Nebraska legislators to support prior authorization reform Get involved as an AADA Key Contact Support dermatology congressional champions through SkinPAC Payer Advocacy Advocacy victory: Regence BCBS
Dermatological Care MIPS Value Pathway (MVP)
The Dermatological Care MIPS Value Pathway (MVP) is a streamlined reporting system designed specifically for dermatologists to meet MIPS requirements. CMS is designing MVPs to allow physicians to report on measures that are more relevant to their specialties in a structured manner. Unlike traditional MIPS, participation in an MVP for
Skin care for developing countries
The Academy offers grants to individuals and organizations to fund international volunteer and humanitarian projects under the Skin Care for Developing Countries program. ... Grants available ... Grants vary between $2,500 and $5,000 depending on the proposal, scope of the project, and availability of funds. ... Application timeline ... To
AAD Corporate Partners
Thank you to the Academy’s Corporate Partners! ... The Academy’s Corporate Partner Circle Program offers engaging benefits in addition to the recognition of supported programs and services. It recognizes the company’s total annual commitment to AAD programs/ services, including sponsorships and grants, starting at $25,000. ... 2025 Corporate Partner Circle
Advocacy Update Apr. 22, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Apr. 22, 2025 AADA urges CMS to amend CLIA lab director requirements Dermatologists support truth in advertising bill in North Carolina AADA advocates for reduced regulatory burden through information requests AADA offers support, encourages CMS collaboration following Administrator Oz’s appointment Join your colleagues and contribute to
Advocacy Update Apr. 1, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Apr. 1, 2025 HHS announced major department restructuring Senate confirms Drs. Bhattacharya to lead NIH and Makary to head FDA Step therapy reform bill headed to New Jersey governor Contribute to SkinPAC Regulatory Affairs HHS announced major department restructuring ... On March 27, the Department of
Advisory Board Call for Nominations: Someone you know
At the close of the 2025 annual meeting, there will be two seats open on the Advisory Board Executive Committee (ABEC). This is a great opportunity to become more involved in your Advisory Board! ... The in-person election will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET,
Proposed resolutions and Executive Committee and Nominating Committee Nominees
Resolution timelines are determined by Academy major meetings. You can also access our PDF on the ... Resolution Process for more details. ... 2025 Innovation Academy resolution timeline ... June 6: Resolutions close. ... June 20: Resolutions posted online for all societies to review and provide input for their representatives
2024 AADA Congressional Advocacy Agenda
The American Academy of Dermatology Association advocates on issues and prioritizes work on those that are most pressing and impactful for our membership. ... 2025 Sole Federal Congressional Advocacy Priority: Medicare Physician Payment Reform To establish a positive annual inflation adjustment. ... To replace or eliminate budget neutrality requirements to
Advocacy Update Jun 3, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / June 3, 2025 AADA advocates for revisions to CLIA lab director requirements AADA urges DOJ to tackle Medicare payment reforms and CLIA lab director restrictions Advocacy win: Step therapy reform law enacted in New Jersey Become an AADA Advocacy Key Contact Support SkinPAC to elect dermatology
Advocacy Update Jan. 21 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Jan. 21, 2025 MedPAC recommends 2026 Medicare payment update linked to inflation Advocacy win: FTC releases second report on egregious PBM practices AADA urges UnitedHealthcare to rescind laser policy for vitiligo Dr. Green hosts Rep. Elfreth to discuss Medicare physician payment reform SkinPAC hosts breakfast for
Step 1: Check participation requirements
MIPS 2025 Reporting Snapshots ... Access our ... 2025 MIPS reporting options (PDF), with guidance tailored to your practice size and needs. ... First, determine if you are exempt from MIPS reporting. ... Use the tool below to check whether you are required to participate in MIPS. CMS uses your
Advocacy Update Dec. 17 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 17, 2024 Congress working to partially alleviate 2025 Medicare physician payment cut AADA works with Midwest Business Group on Health to educate employers Dermatology societies address patch testing policy issues AADA presses for iPLEDGE REMS program changes Take action: Comment on USP draft buffered lidocaine
New year, new horizons
From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, January 1, 2025 First and foremost, I want to start off by simply wishing all of our members a happy New Year! I hope that you and
It’s a great time to catch a code
Coding updates and practice management remain a high priority and we’re on it! ... We know your practice relies on knowing which codes to use, and how and when to use them. ... DermWorld published more than a dozen coding titles in 2024. Some examples are listed below. Catch these
MIPS reporting and fee schedule
Explore the Academy’s tools and resources to help you better understand MIPS and the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. MIPS reporting: A step-by-step guide Access a guide to help you decide whether to participate in MIPS, and how to avoid a penalty and earn an incentive. This efficient, intuitive tool makes
Advocacy Update Feb. 18 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Feb. 18, 2025 AADA, house of medicine demand reversal of Medicare cut and provide a pay boost AADA highlights need for Medicare physician payment reform at House Committee on Ways and Means hearing Dermatology addresses new CLIA requirements for lab directors Legislators reject pharmacists’ effort to
Advocacy Update Apr. 29, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Apr. 29, 2025 AADA urges CMS to address No Surprises Act burden requirements for good faith estimates Colorado allows dental hygienists to administer fillers, Botox despite dermatologist opposition AADA and DermCAC highlight dermatologists’ qualifications for superficial radiation therapy AADA members appointed to RUC workgroups and subcommittees
Advocacy Update Apr. 15, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE / Apr. 15, 2025 Leading medical societies call for action on Medicare physician payment reform AADA continues pressing CMS on CLIA Lab Director requirements CIGNA participating dermatologists: Check your specialty designations CMS declines Medicare Advantage AI guardrails in 2026 MA and Part D final rule AADA invites
How can I avoid meeting fraud and verify the AAD/A event I’m registering for is legitimate?
Asked and Answered ... February 1, 2025 As the Academy’s 2025 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, approaches, members can follow a few simple steps to stay safe when registering for AAD/A events. ... Most meeting fraud can be avoided by verifying the authenticity of a registration/housing site before providing any
Diversity Champion Workshop
2025 Diversity Champion Workshop September 18-19, 2025 Omni Fort Worth 1300 Houston St. Fort Worth, TX 76102 It’s vital our future dermatologists provide the highest level of specialty care to patients; however, significant disparities in care remain, especially among minority populations. Evidence indicates that work force diversity reduces health care
2025 AAD Innovation Academy: Non-member registration
Categories that don’t require additional documentation ... The following two categories do not require any additional documentation, but must meet the requirements below to register. ... Non-member physician For those who treat patients in an office-like setting. ... Non-member non-physician For non-member corporate individuals, pharmacists, distributors, industry representatives, marketers, business
Meetings and Education
Hands-On: Cosmetics This live event is where you’ll come to practice injection techniques alongside our expert faculty in a risk-free environment. Plus, watch live demonstrations with real patients. ... 2025 AAD Innovation Academy Get ready to be blown away by the latest dermatology advancements in Chicago! Save the date for
Wow!
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2025 Attendance at the 2025 Annual Meeting in Orlando last month broke our all-time record with over 20,000 attendees! I hope you were one of the many who enjoyed an
Advocacy Update Nov 19 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 19, 2024 Urgent: Urge Congress to stop 2025 Medicare payment cut AADA member and Congressman John Joyce named Doctor’s Caucus co-chair AADA president demands Congress reform Medicare payment in Healio article Donate to SkinPAC Take Action Urgent: Urge Congress to stop 2025 Medicare payment cut
Flimflammers.
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, March 1, 2025 My new favorite word for 2025. As much as I would love to take credit for this perfect word, I must thank our esteemed ... DermWorld Editorial Advisor Dr.
Medicare Fee Schedule
The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, established annually by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), outlines payments to physicians for the coming year. In establishing the fee schedule, Medicare takes into account recommendations from physicians groups via the RVS Update Committee (RUC), its own analysis, as well as legislative
Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, elected American Academy of Dermatology president for 2025
Rosemont, Ill. (April 10, 2023) – Philadelphia-based board-certified dermatologist Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, has been elected to lead the American Academy of Dermatology. She will be installed as President-elect in March 2024 and hold the office of President for one year beginning in March 2025. ... As president, Dr.
AAD Election
AAD Election Important dates ... June 19, 2025: Call for nominations, 2026 AAD Election ... March 28, 2026: AAD Election opens ... April 11, 2026: AAD Election closes ... April 13, 2026: AAD Election results ... View the AAD’s current ... Board of Directors . ... Help and Chat
Academy meeting locations and dates
Annual Meeting ... 2026: Denver, Colorado, March 27-31 2027: San Francisco, California, March 19-23 ... 2028: Washington, D.C., March 17-21 ... Innovation Academy Meeting ... 2025: Chicago, Illinois, July 10-13 2026: New York, New York, July 16-19 ... Help and Chat
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
A February reflection on love — Love of dermatology, community, and family
From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2025 As we enter February, the month traditionally devoted to love, I find it an especially meaningful time to reflect on the things that bind
American Academy of Dermatology installs new officers, board members
ORLANDO, FL (March 7, 2025) — Four new officers and four new board members will be installed immediately upon conclusion of the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology. The officers and board members are all board-certified dermatologists and members of the AAD, the world’s largest dermatologic society
Always remember we are stronger when we are UNITED
From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, March 1, 2025 Dear members, ... As my term as president of the American Academy of Dermatology draws to a close, I am filled with immense gratitude
Digital media kit: Podcasts
Dialogues in Dermatology podcasts ... Exclusive opportunity! Short form audio content – reminder style ads. 30-second script is submitted to the AAD to be recorded and played at the beginning of each non-CME episode. Six practice management focused episodes will be released throughout 2025 as topics are needed. ... Rate
Webinars
Timely, relevant coding information — anytime, anywhere. ... Maximize your training budget while staying current on trending coding topics without leaving the office. Our experts cover the most pressing coding, reimbursement, and documentation topics affecting dermatology. ... How it works: ... Purchasers will receive reminders and login instructions prior to
Beef tallow for eczema: Grade A prime or just another bum steer?
By Andrew C. Krakowski, MD, FAAD June 18, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 24 As a pediatric dermatologist, I have seen skin care trends come and go faster than a cow fleeing a branding iron. Lately, social media — especially herd-mentality platforms like TikTok — has been bullish on beef tallow
Mastering dermatology
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD March 19, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 11 At the AAD Annual Meeting in Orlando, I was honored to receive the 2025 AAD Master Dermatologist award. The speech delivered is below. Please see ... the list of extraordinary dermatologists who received this award in the
Step 2: Learn the MIPS categories
Report with DataDerm ... The Academy’s Qualified Clinical Data Registry DataDerm allows streamlined reporting on MIPS categories, including dermatology-specific measures available nowhere else. ... Learn more about DataDerm . ... Learn more about the MIPS reporting categories before you determine your level of participation. The weights and requirements of the
CME & session evaluation archive
Claim CME & submit session evaluations ... Claim CME credit and submit session evaluations for attending previous Academy meetings: ... 2025 Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 7-11 2024 Innovation Academy, Seattle, WA, August 1-4 2024 Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 8-12 2023 Innovation Academy, Tampa, FL, August 10-13 2023
Annual Meeting resident stipends program
The American Academy of Dermatology offers grants/stipends to eligible U.S./Canadian dermatology residents to attend the AAD 2025 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, March 7-11. Each qualifying resident is eligible to receive a stipend check of $500 U.S. dollars to assist with expenses. ... * No application/form is required. Residency programs
Quality (30%)
The quality category makes up 30% of the total MIPS score. Points are earned by submitting performance on quality measures. ... Reporting quality measures ... In 2025, achieving the minimum score required to avoid penalties is not possible without an electronic health record (EHR) or an exemption for the Promoting
Directions in Residency archive
Download PDF versions of each issue ... 2025 Spring (PDF) ... Feature: Unveiling the complexities of cutaneous drug eruptions in skin of color by Layan Al-Sukhni, MD, Nicolette Glidden, MD, and Tejesh Patel, MD. FAAD ... Race for the Case: Spring 2025 by Bryan Daines, DO ... Boards Fodder: Approach
AAD | Corporate Partner Opportunities
Partner with the Academy and continue to advance dermatologic care through education, research, and advocacy. ... Our current support opportunities are listed below: ... 2025 Innovation Academy Sponsorship Opportunities Meet our partners ... The AAD proactively listens and responds to the evolving needs of patients and our members who serve
Advocacy Update 2024 archive
Explore ... Advocacy Update articles by publication date. ... 2024 ... December ... Dec. 17 - Congress is working on a tentative legislative Medicare physician payment deal. ... Dec. 10 - AADA members should contact Congress to stop the 2025 Medicare cut. ... November ... Nov. 26 - U.S. Senate
Dialogues in Dermatology
We have exciting news about your favorite dermatology podcast! ... Starting Jan. 1, 2025 your AAD membership includes access to Dialogues in Dermatology . Each 20-minute episode is a perfect way to keep up with the latest clinical pearls, research developments, and practice-changing trends. ... With ... Dialogues you can:
The William D. James, MD, Mentor of the Year Award
The William D. James, MD, Mentor of the Year Award recognizes and celebrates Academy members who have demonstrated a long-standing commitment to mentoring. Moreover, through their positive impact on their mentees' careers, they have advanced dermatology for the benefit of the community at large. ... Applications will be closed on
Advocacy Update Sept. 17 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 17, 2024 Over 200 AADA members traveled to Washington, DC, demanding physician payment reform AADA, House of Medicine urge Congress to act on Medicare physician payment Dermatology opposed payment cuts in the 2025 Medicare physician fee schedule AADA supported increased access to specialty care for
Board of Directors meeting minutes
Below are the approved minutes from the AAD and AAD Association Board of Directors meetings for the past year. Please email Cyndi Del Boccio at ... cdelboccio@aad.org with any questions or if you would like to request the minutes from a particular past Board meeting. ... Board of Directors Meeting
December
Issue ... December January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... What do syphilis and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever have in common? What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ...
Digital media kit: DermWorld classified rates
Reach over 16,000 U.S. dermatologists with your recruitment ad. Classified advertising is restricted to professional opportunities available, professional opportunities wanted, practices for sale, office space available, and equipment available. ... Download a PDF of the 2025 DermWorld classified advertising rate card. Line ads (cost per line) ... 1x ... 2x
2026 AAD Annual Meeting: Exhibitor resources
Join us March 27-31, in Denver for the 2026 AAD Annual Meeting and connect with the dermatology community in a high-impact exhibit space designed to elevate your presence. Build relationships, showcase your solutions, and engage directly with key decision-makers in the field. ... Exhibitor planning ... Exhibitor prospectus (PDF) ...
2024 Innovation Academy: Exhibit hall, networking & special events
Exhibit hall map Access a map of the exhibit hall and plan your trip to visit exhibitors. ... Networking and special events Be a part of the engaging and unique experiences this year at 2025 AAD Innovation Academy. We’ve infused innovation into every aspect of this meeting including the Experience
Dermatology World Directions in Residency
DermWorld Directions in Residency is published quarterly by the Academy. The publication includes features that will help you make the most of your residency experience and prepare you for the next stages of your career. ... Download latest issue in PDF Residents: Do you have good content for ... DermWorld
Dermatologists continue fight for Medicare physician payment reform
Throughout 2024, the AADA lobbied Congress to avert all Medicare payment cuts, making this our sole federal legislative advocacy priority. ... Unfortunately, Congress failed to stop the 2.8% Medicare physician payment cut by Dec. 31, 2024, and the cuts took effect on Jan 1. 2025. The Academy is frustrated and
Improvement activities (15%)
In this performance category, clinicians are rewarded for care focused on care coordination, beneficiary engagement, and patient safety. For 2025 MIPS reporting, this category is worth 15% of the MIPS score with a maximum of 40 points available. There are 77 dermatology-relevant practice improvement activities (IAs) to choose from. ...
August 21, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 21, 2024 ... Botulinum toxin in males with androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : AESOP — The ants and the grasshopper FDA approves nemolizumab for prurigo nodularis 2025 Medicare
DermWorld physician editor search
The American Academy of Dermatology’s award-winning monthly magazine, ... DermWorld , seeks candidates to serve as its next paid physician editor. ... Position overview ... The Physician Editor is appointed for an initial four-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2026, which may be renewed for a second four-year term with the
Advocacy Update Oct. 29 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 29, 2024 First dermatopathologist appointed on the RUC New Jersey sunscreen access legislation advances Rhode Island dermatologists held leadership retreat Last chance for 2025 Advocate of the Year Award nominations SkinPAC sets another record raising over $1 million AADA News First dermatopathologist appointed on the
Advocacy Update Aug. 27 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 27, 2024 Ask your Senators to stabilize Medicare physician payment ICYMI: 2025 Medicare physician fee schedule proposed rule analysis Editor’s Note Support SkinPAC to elect dermatology congressional champs Medicare Physician Payment Reform Grassroots Ask your Senators to stabilize Medicare physician payment ... Contact your Senators
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
From Down Under to all over: Kava-induced cutaneous adverse reactions
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD June 11, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 23 Firmly ensconced in my bucket-list travel time, I eagerly anticipate our trip to New Zealand, Tasmania, and mainland Australia in January 2025. ... (Editor’s note: This piece was written prior to the trip.) As a dermatologist, I
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
Advisory Board Call for Nominations
Two Advisory Board Executive Committee seats will be open at the conclusion of the 2025 Annual Meeting. This is a great opportunity to become involved in a leadership position on the Advisory Board! ... You’re eligible to seek a seat on the Executive Committee if you are a Fellow in
Digital media kit: DermWorld editorial calendar
Download a PDF of the 2025 DermWorld editorial calendar . ... JANUARY ... FEBRUARY ... MARCH ... Nail disorders Treating/caring for ... scars Ergonomics in your practice ... Close: 11/26/24 ... Materials due: 12/5/24 ... Mail date: 1/2/25 ... Cosmetic or not, is it covered? ... ... Tween skin
Advocacy Update March 26, 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / March 26, 2024 Change Healthcare cyberattack update Congress finalizes remaining government funding for 2024 AMA survey to update Medicare physician payment MedPAC recommends physician payment update for 2025 SkinPAC hosted Skin Cancer Caucus Co-Chair Deborah Ross Change Healthcare Cyber Attack Change Healthcare cyberattack update ... AADA
Advocacy Update Oct. 15 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 15, 2024 Scott Collins, MD, FAAD, appointed to CPT panel with 20 years of RUC experience CMS Public Health Emergency resources available in Florida Nominate a colleague for 2025 Advocate of the Year Award SkinPAC raised over $50,000 at SkinSanity meeting AADA News Scott Collins,
Melanoma fact sheet | AAD
Q. What is melanoma? A. Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of pigment-producing cells. Melanoma may appear on the skin suddenly without warning but also can develop within an existing mole. The overall incidence of melanoma continues to rise. (1,2) ... Q.
Application deadlines to direct a meeting session
All AAD members are invited to submit a new session application for consideration for the Academy’s Annual Meeting or Innovation Academy. ... The application to direct a session at the meetings opens about 15 months prior to the meeting and closes shortly after the previous year's meeting. Application timelines are
Digital media kit: DermWorld rate card
DermWorld print rates ... Download a PDF of the 2025 DermWorld print rate card. Download a PDF of the DermWorld print specifications . ... BW ... 1x ... 6x ... 12x ... 24x ... 36x ... Full page ... $3,090 ... $2,925 ... $2,680 ... $2,370 ... $2,280 ... Full
Advocacy Update July 30, 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / July 30, 2024 AADA President comes to Washington to advocate for Medicare physician payment reform and skin cancer checks House Oversight Committee blasts PBMs AADA proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule impact tables available AADA calls Congress to reform the Medicare physician payment system AADA opposes
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
Camp Discovery
Refer a Camper ... Camp Discovery can be a life-changing experience for children with moderate or severe skin conditions. Consider giving your patients the opportunity to spend a week at camp. ... New this year, dermatologists do not need to refer their patients. Parents can ... refer a camper using
Cut it out!
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2025 For most of us, our first instinct after diagnosing a melanoma is to cut it out quickly and definitively. For thin melanomas, this response is still usually appropriate; however,
Success at the states
Academy works hand in surgical glove with state societies. ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, March 1, 2025 From preventing scope of practice creep to overturning modifier 25 policies, the Academy partners with state dermatology societies to ensure dermatologists’ ability to provide the best care possible for their
Upcoming events for Advisory Board representatives
The Advisory Board shall hold General Business Meetings biannually in conjunction with the AAD Annual and Innovation Academy Meetings. The AADA holds a yearly Legislative Conference to help tell Congress the issues Dermatologist are facing. ... Advisory Board Representatives are expected to attend these meetings. View Parliamentary Procedures at a
Relationships support our strength
From the President ... Dr. Taylor is the Academy’s current president. ... By Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, June 1, 2025 Taking care of dermatologists so that they can take care of their patients...and their practices Dear members, ... I am extraordinarily proud of how effectively the AAD takes care
No pain, no gain?
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, January 1, 2025 It may be true for sports (although I remain skeptical), but pain associated with doing our jobs does not bode well for a long and happy career in dermatology.
October
Issue ... October January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... We all know. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... How aligned are Redditor-driven recommendations with the current
2025 MIPS Categories
MIPS is comprised of four program categories, namely Quality, Promoting Interoperability (PI), Improvement Activities (IA), and Cost. The relative weights, objectives, and participation thresholds change each year, so participants should analyze program changes with each new program year. CMS usually publishes the next year's parameters in November of the preceding
Measles resource center
Welcome to the American Academy of Dermatology’s hub for measles. Measles is a vaccine-preventable disease; the information below is on the current measles outbreak (2025) in the U.S. This page provides resources to help recognize measles, clinical and vaccine information, office preparedness, and other resources. The AAD Emerging Diseases Task
AAD Event Advertising: Innovation Academy
The meeting historically hosts approximately 3,000 registrants; 1,500 of whom are medical personnel, and will now be infused with innovative programming through tracks and learning formats designed to inspire new ideas, advance the way dermatologists practice, and create more opportunities for attendee engagement and networking. ... For exhibitors looking to
Malpractice insurance 101
Experts offer advice on navigating malpractice insurance policies. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, Contributing Writer, February 1, 2025 While medical malpractice suits first regularly appeared in the United States in the 1800s, the frequency of claims has only increased since the 1960s, with lawsuits relatively common today. Medical malpractice
Taking care of dermatologists so that they can take care of their patients
From the President ... Dr. Taylor is the Academy’s current president. ... By Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2025 Dear members, ... It was great seeing so many of you in person at the Annual Meeting as I began my term as president. For those of you I
Pathways: College students
Join our 5-day summer program for dermatology ... The AAD’s Dermatology Career Prep program is an immersive experience that equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to advance in dermatology. This program is designed for underrepresented pre-med and postbaccalaureate students who are preparing for medical school. ... Apply for
DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore hundreds of ... DermWorld Insights and Inquiries articles by clinical area, specific condition, or medical journal source. ... Access articles by publication date ... 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Access articles by clinical area ... Dermatologic surgery Dermatopathology Medical dermatology Pediatric dermatology Access articles by condition or
Board and officer awards
The following officers and members of the Board of Directors completed their terms on March 11, 2025. ... Outgoing officers ... Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, President Cyndi J. Yag-Howard, MD, FAAD, Vice President Terrence A. Cronin, Jr., MD, FAAD, Immediate Past President Daniel D. Bennett, MD, FAAD, Secretary-Treasurer Outgoing
AAD Event Advertising: Annual Meeting
The Academy's Annual scientific meeting offers unprecedented access to thousands of dermatologists attending high-profile continuing medical education events. ... For exhibitors looking to promote their products and services, build booth traffic, and facilitate face-to-face discussions, the Academy offers a wide selection of high-impact advertising opportunities. Look here for advertising opportunities
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
Top pediatric allergens by age group
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, March 1, 2025 Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) affects approximately 20% of children in the United States (doi: 10.1097/DER.0000000000000214). A 2023 multicenter ... study summarizing the results of the Pediatric Allergic Contact Dermatitis registry from 2016 to 2022 found top allergens
Advocacy Update Oct. 8 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / Oct. 8, 2024 Tell Congress to include an inflationary update for your physician payment AADA pushes Medicare Administrative Contractors for increased accountability, engagement AADA supports advancement of health IT interoperability, but raises cost concerns Nominations open for 2025 Advocate of the Year Support SkinPAC to elect
How do I update my disclosures of interest (DOI)? How often do I need to update my DOI?
Asked and Answered ... March 1, 2025 For the Academy to operate most effectively, it is important that its decisions and actions not be unduly influenced by any special interests of individual members. The Academy has adopted a ... formal system for the disclosure and evaluation of actual and potential
Gold Medal Award
Gold Medal Award ... During the AAD Annual Meeting Opening Ceremony Boni Elizabeth Elewski, MD, FAAD was honored as the 2025 Gold Medal Recipient. ... Boni E. Elewski, MD, FAAD Dr. Elewski is Professor and Chair of Dermatology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and holds the James E.
Treatments for renal IgA vasculitis are beginning to flow
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Feb. 19, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 7 The alliterative phrase "palpable purpura" will instantly conjure the diagnosis of leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) for dermatologists. IgA vasculitis (IgAV, aka Henoch-Schönlein purpura [HSP]) is the most common vasculitis in children but is much less frequent in adults.
Which specialties spend the most time in EHR?
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, January 1, 2025 The introduction of electronic health records (EHR) has radically changed the nature of care delivery, occupying much of physicians’ scheduled (and unscheduled) in-office time. Across all specialties, physicians spent a mean of 5.8 hours per eight patient-care
AAD Annual Meeting Registration Scholarship Program
The AAD’s International Affairs Committee offers attendance scholarships to international dermatologists to encourage their participation at the Academy’s Annual Meeting. Dermatologists from all countries (with the exception of the United States and Canada) are eligible to apply, with a limit of two applicants per country. ... Apply for the scholarship ...
10 tips for surviving payer audits
Derm Coding Consult ... By Tiffany E. McFarland, RHIT, Analyst, Coding & Reimbursement, April 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . In the complex world of health care, payer audits are an inevitable reality
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
What is the Learning Center app? How can I download it?
Asked and Answered ... June 1, 2025 You’ve asked for it, and it’s here! The new ... AAD Learning Center app is an easy way for members to participate in Learning Center courses on the go! The app is available in both the Apple and Android app stores under the
GenAI can help simplify medical jargon in discharge notes, study finds
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, February 1, 2025 Can artificial intelligence humanize patient discharge summaries? By law, patients have the right to immediate access to discharge notes in their medical records. However, technical language and abbreviations can make notes difficult to understand for the average
Advanced Leadership Forum
Designed for physicians with 10 or more years of experience in practice, academia, or professional organizations, the Advanced Leadership Forum will strengthen leadership knowledge and skills required to lead and influence in later stages of careers and in more complex organizations and environments. ... This weekend-long program brings together physician
Classifieds
Classifieds ... June 1, 2025 Massachusetts ... Framingham Dermatology BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS ... Private specialty practice in Metrowest of Boston, has an opportunity for board certified dermatologist and/or Mohs surgeon. It offers a flexible schedule and a competitive compensation package. Apply at ... framinghamdermatology.com/careers . ... Montana ... Physician-Led Medicine in
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Innovative. Interactive. Hands On. ... November 8-9, 2025 Fontainebleau Las Vegas 2777 South Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109 (833) 702-7070 or (702) 678-7777 Join us this fall at the AAD’s popular Hands-On: Cosmetics course! This live event is where you’ll come to practice injection techniques alongside our expert
2025 DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore ... DermWorld Insights and Inquiries articles by publication date. ... June ... June 18 - Beef tallow for eczema: Grade A prime or just another bum steer? June 11 - From Down Under to all over: Kava-induced cutaneous adverse reactions June 4 - High-dose vitamin D may be a
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... April 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 Kaiser Family Foundation Health News reported on the very large and growing advertising spending by direct-to-consumer health
Sun exposure taking a toll: new AAD survey shows sharp increase in sun damage across the U.S.
Practice safe sun ahead of Melanoma Monday (May 5) ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 29, 2025) — A recent survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults showed that nearly all Americans believe sun protection is important, with 1 in 4 citing the influence of a dermatologist as the reason. However, Americans have
CCTF resources
The 2026 online appointment application is now available ... Members are essential to the success of our organization. Every year, hundreds of dermatologists serve the AAD/A through its governance structure which consists of councils, committees, and task forces. ... Click here to apply by June 30, 2025 If you are
JAAD Editorial Mentorship Program
The ... JAAD Editorial Mentorship Program is designed for young physicians, as well as mid-and-late career dermatologists, who are interested in developing critical appraisal and editorial skills in peer-reviewed journals. ... Selected participants will be assigned an experienced mentor. Working with their mentor, participants will have the opportunity to review
MIPS 2025 FAQs
MIPS & MACRA glossary ... APM = (Advanced) Alternative Payment Model. A payment approach that gives additional incentive payments to professionals under ACO models, or those that bear more than the nominal amount of financial risk. Most dermatologists will not be eligible for this track. There are two types of
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
AAD pilots effort to address skin conditions among the unhoused
Academy Update ... May 1, 2025 On Feb. 27, dermatologists gathered at the Mayfair Hotel in Los Angeles to pilot a new program to help address skin conditions among the unhoused. The hotel is owned by the city and is part of the Inside Safe initiative, offering temporary housing and
2026 Annual Meeting: Abstract presentations
The 2026 Annual Meeting presents four distinct opportunities to present innovative and impactful research in the field of dermatology. We offer abstract submissions for the following programs: ... Gross & Microscopic Symposium Resident & Fellows Symposium Poster Exhibit Late-Breaking Research (Opens in Fall 2025) Each abstract program is designed to
Outgoing chairs
The following chairs of Academy councils and committees completed their terms on March 11, 2025. ... Outgoing council chairs ... Eva A. Hurst, MD, FAAD ... Council on Member Services ... Thomas N. Helm, MD, FAAD ... Council on Practice Management ... Outgoing committee chairs ... Terrence A. Cronin Jr.,
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... May 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Emily Y. Chu, MD, PhD, FAAD Dermatopathologists always welcome clues to help make diagnoses, especially ones that suggest a specific culprit medication in
American Academy of Dermatology Statement on the Importance of Sun Protection
Statement from Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, President, American Academy of Dermatology ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 20, 2025) — Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., affecting an estimated one in five Americans in their lifetime. Every day, nearly 20 Americans die from melanoma, the deadliest form of
Andrew H. Weinstein, MD, MPH, FAAD, elected American Academy Of Dermatology president for 2027
ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 31, 2025) — Florida-based board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon Andrew H. Weinstein, MD, MPH, FAAD, has been elected to lead the American Academy of Dermatology. He will be installed as president-elect in March 2026 and hold the office of president for one year beginning in March 2027.
Digital pathology coding and documentation requirements in dermatology
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding and Reimbursement, May 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Digital pathology has transformed dermatologists’ and dermatopathologists’
American Academy of Dermatology statement on Benzoyl Peroxide in OTC Personal Care Products
American Academy of Dermatology President Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 24, 2025) — Recent reports have noted that benzoyl peroxide, a common acne-fighting ingredient available by prescription and over the counter, has the potential to break down into benzene. The American Academy of Dermatology is committed to
Murad Alam, MD, FAAD, elected American Academy of Dermatology president for 2026
Rosemont, Ill. (April 1, 2024) – Chicago-based board-certified dermatologist Murad Alam, MD, FAAD, has been elected to lead the American Academy of Dermatology. He will be installed as president-elect in March 2025 and hold the office of president for one year beginning in March 2026. ... As president, Dr. Alam
Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, assumes presidency of the American Academy of Dermatology
ORLANDO, FL (March 7, 2025) — Philadelphia-based board-certified dermatologist Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, will begin her one-year term as president of the American Academy of Dermatology at the close of the AAD’s Annual Meeting. ... Dr. Taylor will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society that represents nearly 21,000 physicians
A year in review!
From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, December 1, 2024 2024 has certainly been one of the most important years of my entire career. As the year winds down, and we’re set to close
2024 DW Insights and Inquiries archive
Explore ... DermWorld Insights and Inquiries articles by publication date. ... December ... Dec. 17 - DWI&I Holiday Greeting 2025 Dec. 11 - Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis joins the pantheon of erythema nodosum-associated disorders Dec. 4 - Darier disease is rough clinically and therapeutically. MEK inhibition may offer a smoother future
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire…
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, June 1, 2025 And now dermatologists have a new concern to watch for regarding smoke: skin cancer. Epidemiologic studies have linked environmental exposure to chemicals in smoke with exacerbations of skin diseases,
The AAD’s robust public education strategy
Taking care of dermatologists so that they can take care of their patients...and their practices. ... From the President ... Dr. Taylor is the Academy’s current president. ... By Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2025 Dear members, ... As you may know, the Academy’s public education efforts successfully
Procedures and the pregnant patient
Dermatologists discuss the risks and benefits of performing dermatologic procedures on pregnant and lactating patients. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Managing Editor, May 1, 2025 With the ethical considerations on conducting clinical trials on pregnant and lactating women — and the often-limited data available on treatment safety — it’s
2025 AAD Innovation Academy: FAQs
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It was simpler back then.
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2025 Skin care in my youth was not a big deal. We washed our face with soap or Noxzema, cleansed our pores with astringent-soaked cotton balls (Sea Breeze was my
Till death do us part: Love, marriage, and cutaneous oncology
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD April 9, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 14 "What’s that on your back?" ... My wife asked me that question a year after finding a tick at the same site. This time, the dark lesion was a thin melanoma. I hadn’t a clue that a
Advocacy Update Dec. 10 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / Dec. 10, 2024 Urge Congress to stop Medicare cut and provide inflationary update U.S. News & World Report editorial calls for Medicare reform AADA opposes expanding non-physician scope to include Botox and fillers Donate to SkinPAC Medicare Physician Payment Urge Congress to stop Medicare cut and
High-dose vitamin D may be a ray of sunshine for treating sunburn
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD June 4, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 22 Rightly or wrongly, I attribute my melanoma to a blistering sunburn at the Sahara Hotel in Miami Beach in 1958. I recall my mother shmearing Noxzema on my back — the distinctive smell of Noxzema (from eucalyptus,
Unity and inspiration: A new year of advancing dermatology
From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2024 I’d like to begin my first column by sincerely thanking everyone for trusting me to serve as your president. This is the honor of
How can institutions ensure that dermatology residents are competent with both light microscopy and digital pathology?
Clinical Applications ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Carilyn Wieland, MD, FAAD, about her American Journal of Dermatopathology ... paper, ‘ Comparison of digital pathology and light microscopy among dermatology residents: A reappraisal
What can be done to reduce misplaced waste in regulated medical waste containers?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Jenny Murase,
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Giving dermatology a boost
From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, June 1, 2024 Dear members, ... With Skin Cancer Awareness Month wrapping up and summer starting soon, I think this is a perfect time to reflect on
The Academy Advisory Board: An Overview
DermWorld spotlights the Academy’s Advisory Board and how members can get involved. ... Feature ... By Matthew Walsh, Member Communications Specialist, June 1, 2025 The American Academy of Dermatology/Association’s Advisory Board is a critical part of the Academy governance structure and has a major role in navigating the Academy through
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
American Academy of Dermatology survey: half of Americans worry about skin aging, but many still skip sunscreen
Board-certified dermatologist encourages public to incorporate sun protection into daily skin care routine ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 6, 2025) — A recent American Academy of Dermatology survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults found that half worry about premature skin aging and only half use sunscreen regularly, while nearly 1 in
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
2025 AADA Legislative Conference: Legislative asks
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How are patients with skin of color uniquely affected by dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans?
Clinical Applications ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, June 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Travis Blalock, MD, MBA, FAAD, about his recent JAAD ... paper, ‘ The epidemiology of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans incidence, metastasis, and death among various population groups:
What regulatory changes are needed to improve safety and reduce complications of permanent makeup?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, January 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Jack Newcomer,
Giving thanks
From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, November 1, 2024 Dear members, ... I hope everyone is enjoying their autumn so far! ... Last month kept me busy doing one of my favorite things:
Seeing the full spectrum
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, May 1, 2025 DermWorld ... talks to Charlene Lam, MD, MPH, FAAD, about how recognizing different personality types in the workplace can help mediate conflict and improve team communication. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Charlene Lam, MD, MPH, FAAD ...
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... January 1, 2025 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Mallory Abate, MD, FAAD As dermatologists, we often advise our patients to keep their post-operative dressings dry and in place for 24-27 hours
AAD survey: half of Gen Z got sunburned in 2024 — and many still don’t know the risks
Board-certified dermatologist provides practical tips for proper sun protection ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 20, 2025) — A recent American Academy of Dermatology survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults reveals a troubling reality — many Americans are unwittingly increasing their skin cancer risk due to a lack of sun protection knowledge.
This month is an extremely important month for advocacy.
From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, September 1, 2024 Dear members, ... I hope everyone has had a wonderful summer. Sadly, September means the end of summer and the beginning of the colder,
Your Academy’s educational content is unmatched.
From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2024 Dear members, ... I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. I’m sure a lot of you reading this have kids who wish their summers
Educate the public and boost our status
From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, July 1, 2024 Dear members, ... I hope that as you read this month's column, you and your loved ones are in the midst of enjoying a
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Fixating on doxycycline-induced fixed drug eruptions
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD May 21, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 20 When reading medical journals, I am intrigued by titles that inspire me to learn more about the topic. Happening upon a letter to the editor titled "Doxycycline-induced fixed drug eruption: The new epidemic?" (1) gave me pause.
Give your practice the tech boost it needs to thrive!
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, Associate Director, Practice Management, June 1, 2025 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss how to optimize technology solutions to best suit your practice. Running a successful dermatology practice today requires more than
What’s the latest on treating cutaneous dermatophyte infections in the era of Trichophyton indotineae?
Clinical Applications ... By Sylvia Hsu, MD, FAAD, March 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, DermWorld ... Editorial Advisory Workgroup member Sylvia Hsu, MD, FAAD, talks to Ananta Khurana, MD, Kabir Sardana, MD, and Anuradha Chowdhary, MD, about their JAAD ... paper, ‘ Clinico-mycological and therapeutic updates on
Earning a seat on the CPT Editorial Panel
Ask the Expert ... By Richard Nelson, Editor, January 1, 2025 DermWorld ... interviews Scott A. B. Collins, MD, FAAD, FACMS, who represented dermatology at the AMA Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC) from 2006 until recently, about his appointment for a four-year term on the CPT ® ... Editorial
American Academy of Dermatology elects new officers, board members
ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 31, 2025) — The American Academy of Dermatology has announced the results of its annual election. The Academy’s new officers and board members will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society, representing more than 21,000 physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of
Talking points: Benzene found in acne care products
Primary key messages ... The Academy has developed key messages for dermatologists regarding reports that have found the chemical benzene in acne products containing benzoyl peroxide. ... Benzoyl peroxide, a common acne-fighting ingredient available by prescription and over the counter, has the potential to break down into benzene. ... In
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From the President ... Dr. Desai served as Academy president from March 2024 to March 2025. ... By Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2024 Dear members, ... I hope everyone has been enjoying their spring so far! As we look forward to warm summer weather, I’d like to
Think that DIY acne trick is helping? Here’s what dermatologists want you to know
Board-certified dermatologist provides tips for clearer skin ahead of Acne Awareness Month ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 27, 2025) — Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, affecting nearly 85% of people at some point in their lives. With people increasingly turning to social media for skin care advice, at-home
What is the carbon footprint of the typical outpatient dermatology practice?
Clinical Applications ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, April 1, 2025 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Misha Rosenbach, MD, FAAD, and Genevieve Silva, BS, about their JAMA Dermatology ... paper, ‘ Carbon Footprint Analysis of an Outpatient Dermatology Practice at an
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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, 2025 DermWorld ... covers legal issues in "Legally Speaking." This month’s author, Daniel F. Shay, Esq. is a health care attorney at Alice
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Living with trimethylaminuria: Research awaiting the smell of success
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Feb. 26, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 8 I was mesmerized watching (and listening to) the PBS episode of ... Great Performances devoted to Rodgers and Hammerstein’s 80th anniversary. Rodgers’ melodious scores and Hammerstein’s poignant lyrics remain the ultimate standard of the musical theatre genre.
From mentor to mentee: Two perspectives on overcoming imposter syndrome
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, September 1, 2024 DermWorld ... talks to William James, MD, FAAD, and Paige Porter, MD, about what drives imposter syndrome in medicine and how to implement mentoring strategies to overcome it. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. William D. James, MD,
Meet the newest Your Dermatologist Knows correspondents
Answers in Practice ... By Matthew Walsh, Member Communications Specialist, March 1, 2025 DermWorld ... talks to Charlie Dunn, MD, FAAD, and Preetha Kamath, MD, FAAD, about the Academy’s Your Dermatologist Knows consumer positioning strategy and what they bring to their new roles as campaign correspondents. DermWorld: What made you
What dermatologists need to know about workplace disability accommodations under the ADA
Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, DC, and serves as legal counsel for the AAD and AADA. ... By Jason Qu, JD, and Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, January 1, 2025 Every month, DermWorld ...
Getting a head up on cutaneous scalp malignancies
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD May 7, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 18 I’m confident that your alopecic patients with a suspected keratinocyte carcinoma or melanoma of the scalp jokingly ask you to be careful with your biopsy procedure so they do not lose any more hair. While patients and
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Documentation and reporting requirements for adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Senior Manager, Coding and Reimbursement, June 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Adjacent tissue transfer (ATT) or rearrangement procedures
Adding protothecosis to the protocol
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD April 23, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 16 As a dermatology resident at the outset of the AIDS epidemic, I quickly learned that all bets are off when diagnosing infectious diseases in immunocompromised hosts. That experience taught me to culture broadly for bacterial, atypical mycobacterial,
Necrotizing infundibular crystalline folliculitis: Not yet crystal clear
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Jan. 29, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 4 Time and exposure to several articles are necessary to crystallize a novel clinicopathological correlation in my mind. Such is the case with necrotizing infundibular crystalline folliculitis (NICF). I suspect that I have seen this condition but have
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Out of bounds
How to protect against the unauthorized practice of dermatology and false advertising by non-physicians. ... Feature ... By Ben Tesdahl, JD, LLM, and Jason Qu, JD, Contributing Writers, April 1, 2025 Dermatologists face increasing competition from non-physicians offering various types of skin care services. Provided that such services do not
The malignant risk in circumscribed palmar or plantar hypokeratosis: Summoning Charles Dickens and Freddie Mercury
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD May 14, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 19 Smitten by the seminal article in 2002 by Pérez et al. describing circumscribed palmar or plantar hypokeratosis (CPPH), I have diagnosed the disorder several times, reassuring patients that this oddity is of no concern. More than 100
An encapsulation of palisaded encapsulated neuromas
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Jan. 22, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 3 You know the drill — a patient presents with a solitary, slowly enlarging, dome-shaped, non-pigmented painless facial papule and asks, "Is it skin cancer?" Your clinical and dermoscopic examinations are not definitive, so you respond with uncertainty,
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
The impact of AI on coding and documentation in dermatology
Derm Coding Consult ... By Tiffany E. McFarland, RHIT, Analyst, Coding & Reimbursement, March 1, 2025 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the health care industry, and its impact
Making a pitch for the C-reactive protein/albumin ratio
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Feb. 12, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 6 Studying the PhanaVision jumbotron at Citizens Bank Park on a warm Friday evening in June, I realized that when analyzing baseball data, I am "old school." In my youth, the critical measure of a pitcher’s success was
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Publishing profiteers
Paper mills sully the integrity of research. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, Contributing Writer, March 1, 2025 High-impact journals like the ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ( ... JAAD ), ... JAAD Case Reports , ... JAAD Reviews, and ... JAAD International publish pioneering research in
More than just avocado toast
Go to AAD Home ... Go to AAD Home ... Menu ... How to recruit and retain millennial doctors ... How to recruit and retain millennial doctors ... By Emily Margosian, content specialist Rose gold iPhones aside, millennials are making waves in health care. Currently the largest living generation —
A tale of two disorders of hypopigmentation: The potential role of Cutibacterium acnes dysbiosis in progressive macular hypomelanosis and lichen striatus
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD April 30, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 17 The human microbiome of the skin, gastrointestinal tract, and airways comprises distinct populations of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and mites and plays an essential role in homeostasis. The skin microbiome represents the totality of microbial genes within the
Antihypertensive agents and eczema: New data for older patients
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD March 12, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 10 "Anyone who recalls the 1971 Loving Care commercial exclaiming, ‘You’re not getting older. You’re getting better!’ is getting older. America is graying — in 2019, people older than 65 years accounted for 16% of the population; in
Clinical and therapeutic judgment regarding confluent and reticulated papillomatosis of Gougerot and Carteaud
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Feb. 5, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 5 Congratulations to Aaron Judge for setting the American League seasonal record in 2023 for the most home runs — 62 — a remarkable feat. I was only six years old when Roger Maris* slammed his 61st home
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
2025 AAD Annual Meeting | Medical Attendee List Rental Policies and Guidelines
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Smoke and the skin
Experts discuss the cutaneous impact of occupational and natural exposure to smoke. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Senior Editor, June 1, 2025 From wildfires to cigarettes, smoke drifts through every corner of life. ... Nearly 90% of the world’s population lives with unhealthy air caused by smoke, according to
Becoming “sensitized” to the clinical utility of the term “urticarial dermatitis” (a subtype of the dermal hypersensitivity reaction pattern)
By David A. Wetter, MD, FAAD April 2, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 13 I suspect many of us have been confounded when confronted with a patient presenting with cutaneous findings suggestive of a "dermal hypersensitivity reaction." What is the cause? How should it be evaluated and treated? What do we
Propranolol for infantile hemangiomas: Start to finish
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD March 26, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 12 "We have observed that propranolol can inhibit the growth of these [infantile capillary] hemangiomas." (1) In my career, I cannot think of any statement that led to such a swift, dramatic paradigm shift in management more than
Giving a NOD2 to Yao syndrome
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD March 5, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 9 The 21 ... st century has witnessed an expanding array of systemic autoinflammatory disorders (SAIDs) due to innate immunity dysfunction. SAIDs are characterized by recurrent attacks of fever, cutaneous signs, chest or abdominal pain, lymphadenopathy, vasculopathy, and
Dupilumab treatment of bullous pemphigoid: Hoping for approval on the double
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Jan. 15, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 2 Perhaps dupilumab won’t be the game-changing biologic that patients are pining for. At the least, it represents the dawn of the biologic era for AD [atopic dermatitis] ... . That alone offers hope for our long-suffering patients,
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Opportunities abound
DermWorld discusses the many ways dermatologists can get involved in the Academy. ... Feature ... By Matthew Walsh, Member Communications Specialist, May 1, 2025 The Academy offers a litany of benefits for members to take advantage of, ranging from reading ... DermWorld and the ... Journal of the American Academy
2025 AAD Innovation Academy | Exhibitor Space Application
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The treatment of systemic juvenile xanthogranulomas matures
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Jan. 8, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 1 Diagnosing juvenile xanthogranulomas (JXG) is simultaneously satisfying and slightly disconcerting. JXG’s clinical yellow appearance, the "setting sun" on dermoscopy, or the recognition of Touton giant cells histologically allows dermatologists to be reasonably confident of the diagnosis. It
Metastatic uveal melanoma: Tebentafusp unobfuscated
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD June 25, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 25 Oncodermatology is a full-time occupation comprised of two major components — novel therapies for cutaneous malignancies and adverse reactions to treatments for diverse cancers. A novel class of anticancer agents is termed ImmTACs — immune mobilizing monoclonal
2025 AAD Annual Meeting - Gross & Microscopic Dermatology Symposium Guidelines
Gross and Microscopic Dermatology Symposium 2025 Abstract Submission Guidelines and Procedures The American
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Ergonomics in dermatology
Neck, back, shoulder pain? It could be your exam table. ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, January 1, 2025 After investing an average of 12 years of education and training, the last thing a dermatologist wants is to have their career cut short by musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). However,
Getting social
Dermatologist social media super users explain how to get started using social media and how it can positively influence your practice and the specialty. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, June 1, 2025 Moo Deng the pygmy hippo, reverse lip syncing, and a photo of an egg
Shedding light on treatments for female pattern hair loss
Dermatologist hair experts discuss the efficacy and safety considerations of off-label treatments for female pattern hair loss. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, April 1, 2025 A female patient presents with thinning hair and a reduction in hair density at the top of the scalp. Is it
Beyond bedside basics
Dermatologists and physician experts discuss bedside manner tips and trends, and how to strengthen the physician-patient relationship. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, February 1, 2025 Imagine you are sitting at a table on the opposite end from the patient with the problem in the middle. What
Nailed it!
Nail experts discuss how to diagnose common — and not-so-common — nail disorders. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, January 1, 2025 Diagnosing conditions of the nail can be confounding. Patients may experience delays in treatment due to challenges in diagnosis. While the nail may seem like
Scar solutions
Experts discuss current approaches to scar management. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, January 1, 2025 Every scar has a story. However, for millions of people worldwide, scars may negatively impact their quality of life, causing psychological distress along with physical discomfort. ... While therapeutic approaches to treat
The not-so-full body skin examination
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD April 16, 2025 Vol. 7, No. 15 It is not my imagination. With every passing year, an increasing number of new patients schedule an appointment for a full (or total) body skin examination (FBSE, TBSE) to be checked (or, as some patients say, "scanned")
2025 AAD Annual Meeting Global Education Day | Global Asthma and Allergy Excellence Network Agenda
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM AAD Meeting Orlando – USA – March 6th, 2025 - Global Educational Day Session
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Preventing Comorbid Disease in Psoriasis 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology
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Glow up
How can dermatologists counsel teens, tweens, and their parents on safe skin care practices? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, February 1, 2025 With the growing popularity of beauty influencers and viral skin care routines, social media is playing an integral role in shaping how people care for
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 Skin substitutes are a diverse group of biologic, synthetic, or biosynthetic materials designed to provide temporary or permanent coverage of open skin wounds. In dermatology, they have become
2025 AAD Annual Meeting Global Education Day | International Eczema Council Agenda
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Family planning in dermatology
Dermatologist parents share factors to consider when deciding the right time to start a family. ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, March 1, 2025 Physician parents agree: There is no perfect time to have a baby. ... Pinpointing the right time to start a family is always a
Keeping abreast of drug-induced cutaneous lupus
By Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD Aug. 4, 2021 Vol. 3, No. 31 Tom Hanks, as Commander Jim Lovell in the movie ... Apollo 13, lamented that the world was not watching their onboard video, compared to Neil Armstrong’s moon landing a year earlier. Reality dictates that the seminal breakthroughs
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2025 AAD Annual Meeting Global Education Day | Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Agenda
ABOUT COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA IN DERMATOLOGY OVER THE LAST DECADE Room: W209 ABC 6th March 2025
Health Information Exchange
Important note: Do not report on all three options ... For this objective, you may choose to report data for: ... The two existing HIE measures, ... or The HIE Bi-Directional Exchange measure, ... or The Enabling Exchange Under TEFCA measure. ... Measure: Support Electronic Referral Loops by Sending Health
e-Prescribing Objective
Measure: e-Prescribing (PI_EP_1) ... DESCRIPTION At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is transmitted electronically using CEHRT. ... ... MAXIMUM POINTS 10 points ... ... REPORTING REQUIREMENTS NUMERATOR/DENOMINATOR ... NUMERATOR: Number of prescriptions in the denominator generated and transmitted electronically using CEHRT. ...
Provider to Patient Exchange objective
Measure: Provide Patients Electronic Access to their Health Information (PI_PEA_1) ... DESCRIPTION For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS EC: 1) the patient (or patient-authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and 2) the MIPS EC ensures
History and current status
1. What is the history of measles in the U.S.? ... Measles is a vaccine-preventable disease. ... Pre-vaccine era ... Measles was first identified as an infectious agent from blood samples collected in 1757 and became a nationally notifiable disease in the US in 1912. ... 1 ... An average
Clinical information
1. How contagious is measles? ... Measles is a highly contagious virus, much more contagious than the common cold and even more contagious than other outbreaks like smallpox or Ebola. ... 1 ... Measles is potentially transmissible even after brief exposures and at distances up to 30 meters. ... 2
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Vaccines, maintenance, and PEP
The information below is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent treatment or vaccine guidelines from the AAD. Please refer to your local, state, or national guidelines for treatment and vaccine guidelines. ... 1. What are the guidelines for routine MMR vaccination? ... 1,2 ... The routine vaccination
Enroll in AAD's DataDerm
Better your practice, better the specialty. ... Experience what DataDerm will do for you, your patients, your practice, and the specialty. ... Compare treatment plans and track trends in patient populations ... Analyze your practice’s data, benchmarking against national averages ... Meet and exceed MIPS quality reporting requirements ... Inform
Step 3: Small and large practice reporting options
Access the PDF ... See a PDF version of the Academy ... ’ s ... practice reporting options . ... Review these reporting options for small practices (15 providers or fewer) and large practices (16 providers or more) to help achieve the minimum and maximum points needed to either avoid
Resident Scholarship to Legislative Conference
The American Academy of Dermatology Association’s (AADA) ... Legislative Conference offers a unique opportunity for residents to learn how federal legislation will impact the future of dermatology and sit down with members of Congress to discuss the most pressing health policy issues facing the specialty. ... The AADA awards several
Office preparedness
The information below is provided for informational purposes only and is not an AAD guideline. Please refer to your local, state, or national guidelines for infection control regulations. ... 1. How can I prepare my practice for a patient with suspected measles? ... If your office does not have an
IA25 Exhibitor Product Theater
. • Full payment of the fee must be received by June 6, 2025 or the Exhibitor Product Theater will be
Sulzberger Institute Grant
The Sulzberger Institute for Dermatologic Education, part of the American Academy of Dermatology, provides grant support for innovative initiatives in education and technology. Grants typically provide funds to help dermatologists begin projects that will improve patient care. Apply below! There is also a ... separate award for a lectureship .
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American Academy of Dermatology | Members
Earn & claim CME ... Your account ... Find a member ... JAAD ... Medicare cuts and health care access Contact your legislators and share our toolkit with your patients to support Medicare physician payment reform. ... Register for Legislative Conference Join us to educate Congress on why Medicare physician
2026 AAD Annual Meeting | Exhibitor Space Application
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Coding guidance on reporting lesion treatment services with histopathological examination
Dermatologists have notified the Academy coding team that they have experienced payer reimbursement challenges on claims submitted for ... Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesions, as well as ... excision or destruction of cutaneous lesions for which histopathologic examination is separately performed. Specifically, some payers have misinterpreted the coding guidance
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 2 years and older. The new J-code became effective on April 1, 2024. ... Cantharidin is the first ... FDA-approved topical treatment for molluscum contagiosum. The manufacturer provides
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Your Dermatologist Knows media wins 2024
A key part of Your Dermatologist Knows is pitching stories to media outlets in hopes they’ll run news stories sharing information about the wide breadth of knowledge dermatologists have to their readership. We consider every new story published as a result of our pitches as a win, regardless of whether
Derm Coding Consult
Derm Coding Consult provides Academy members with the latest information about accurate diagnostic and procedural coding, as well as Medicare reimbursement issues in dermatology. ... Latest articles ... Telemedicine coding basics: What you need to know now See our coding basics, FAQs, and other resources for coding telemedicine encounters. ...
IA25 Meeting Suites Guidelines
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AAD Cochrane Scholarship
This award program is founded on the goal of expanding the training in — and reach of — evidence-based medicine in dermatology. ... Award: Two Cochrane Scholars will be awarded annually to develop a systematic review on a topic that supports AAD clinical practice guideline development. The Clinical Guidelines Committee
2026 AAD Annual Meeting | Exhibitor Product Theater
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Advocacy Update
The Advocacy Update is a weekly advocacy newsletter that provides brief political and regulatory news and AADA’s advocacy activity updates. Delivered weekly to members' email, Advocacy Update provides news that affects dermatology including federal and state policy, legislation and political action, and economic and regulatory affairs. In addition, AAD members
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October 1, 2025 - Nominee Photograph Submission Deadline The Nominating Committee has requested that
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Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention — Measure 226
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of patients aged 12 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within the measurement period and who received tobacco cessation intervention during the measurement period or in the six months
Coding Resource Center
The AAD Clinical Image Collection Impact ... Learn more about the mission behind this new resource, how our expert members helped make it happen, and how the collection improves patient care. ... Find practical tips, tools, quizzes, and videos about common dermatological coding issues. Surgical and procedure codes Access a
Skin cancer fact sheet
Incidence rates ... Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. (1,2) ... Current estimates are that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. (3) ... It is estimated that approximately 9,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer every day.
2024 AADA Legislative Conference | Advocacy Sponsorship Opportunities
sponsorship funds will be used to support patient advocates’ participation in the conference. 2025
Promoting interoperability (25%)
The Promoting Interoperability (PI) category focuses on interoperability and is worth 25% of the overall MIPS score. To participate, you must use a certified Electronic Health Record (EHR) listed at the ... Certified Health IT Product List (CHPL) . ... You cannot satisfy the PI category requirements without having an EHR or getting
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. This change was made by the AMA CPT to better align with the intended use of these services exclusively for
AAD Meetings: First-time exhibitor information
Reserve your booth space today and join us for an AAD meeting! ... The American Academy of Dermatology invites you to exhibit at one of our upcoming meetings. Take advantage of meeting with the most dedicated dermatology experts and decision makers from around the world. As an exhibitor at an
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
AM 2026: Exhibit Prospectus
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CMS announces new Place of Service code for telehealth services provided to patients in their homes
CMS has announced a new Place of Service code, POS 10, for use in reporting telehealth services provided to patients who are in their own homes. Additionally, CMS has revised POS 02 for reporting telehealth services provided to patients not located in their own homes. ... Place of Service 02
Cigna’s new modifier 25 policy
New developments ... On May 24, 2023 Cigna announced it will again delay implementation of its policy to require documentation to support the use of modifier 25 when billed with E/M CPT ... ® ... codes 99212 – 99215 and a minor procedure. Cigna will continue to review for future
Dermatology injection code utilization
In the wake of the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring monkeypox a global health emergency, and with case numbers increasing in the United States, the American Medical Association (AMA) released, for immediate use, one new clinical laboratory test code for the orthopoxvirus and two monkeypox vaccine codes for use to
Board of Directors
The Academy’s officers and board members lead the world’s largest dermatologic society, representing more than 20,000 physicians specializing in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions. ... Email the ... Board of Directors . ... Please note: The Academy cannot provide personalized medical
American Academy of Dermatology elects new officers, board members
Rosemont, Ill. (April 1, 2024) – The American Academy of Dermatology has announced the results of its annual election. The Academy’s new officers and board members will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society, representing more than 20,800 physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of
Evaluation and management (E/M) coding changes are coming in 2021 – Part 2
Recognizing the 2021 E/M code descriptor revisions ... Changes to E/M coding will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2021. This article follows up on ... part one of our series which introduced the reasoning for these coding changes. We will now focus on key changes for each of the
Honorary membership
This award recognizes a member of the Academy who has advanced the profession through leadership and service that affirms an uncommon and sustained dedication to dermatology. ... The general membership should be informed at least annually through Academy publications and/or announcements that nominations for honorary membership may be submitted by
Novitas revises shave removal coverage policy to include malignant skin lesions
At the urging of dermatologists in the Novitas Solutions covered region, the Dermatologic Contractor Advisory Committee (DermCAC)* and American Academy of Dermatology Association’s (AADA) Health Care Finance Committee (HCFC)** joined forces to protect dermatologists’ ability to provide quality and patient access to care related to the removal of malignant skin
Strauss and Katz World Congress Fund Scholarship
This scholarship offers Annual Meeting scholarships to dermatologists from low-income economies, as specified below. The goal of the Strauss and Katz World Congress Fund Scholarship Program is to bring young dermatologists, including those still in training, to the AAD Annual Meeting for educational and networking opportunities. ... Award: The scholarship includes a
Dermatology World Weekly
DermWorld Weekly is a brief, concise digest of the latest news, hand-picked by ... DW’s editorial team with analysis of why it matters to dermatologists. ... Each week editors review the landscape of health care news in ... DermWorld's core areas of practice management, policy, and patient care, and highlight
April
Issue ... April January February March April May June August View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Wow! What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What is the carbon footprint of the typical outpatient dermatology practice? Feature ... Shedding light
Teledermatology
Use our resources to help you implement or streamline teledermatology. We offer guidance on workflows, staffing, reimbursement, and choosing the right platform. You can also review our Teledermatology Standards. ... Starting teledermatology Review the basics, learn about compliance, or see how Academy members use teledermatology. ... Practice workflow See a
PDF of Director Commitment Letter
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First Coast Service Options/Novitas Solutions patch testing unit of service reduction averted
In 2021, two Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), First Coast Service Options (FCSO) and Novitas Solutions, published proposed Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) with recommendations to reduce the skin patch testing units for allergic and other contact dermatitis from 80 to 65 units. In a combined effort, the American Academy of Dermatology
PS-Truth in Advertising & Professional Credential Disclosure
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May
Issue ... May January February March April May June August View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Cut it out! What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... How can institutions ensure that dermatology residents are competent with both light microscopy
February
Issue ... February January February March April May June August View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... It was simpler back then. What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... What can be done to reduce misplaced waste in regulated medical
Impact Report
The power of AAD comes from you, our members ... In our Impact Report you can see your membership dues at work and in action, enhancing the specialty: advocating for you, educating for you, innovating for you. ... Our power is enhanced by the diverse voices of many, so we
PDF of Vice President-elect Commitment Letter
June 2025 Dear Colleague: As an American Academy of Dermatology and AAD Association (AAD/A) Vice
PDF of President-elect Commitment Letter
June 2025 Dear Colleague: As an American Academy of Dermatology and AAD Association (AAD/A) President-elect
Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding changes are coming in 2021 – Part 1
Several major E/M guideline revisions will go into effect Jan. 1, 2021, including: ... E/M guideline additions, revisions, and restructuring; ... Deletion of CPT code 99201 and revision of CPT codes 99202 – 99215 ... Updates to components for code selection to include: ... A medically appropriate history and/or physical
Dermatology injection code utilization
In our ongoing effort to inform and educate, the AAD/A coding team continues to monitor the utilization of frequently reported services in dermatology through the ... Medicare Part B National Utilization Data . This article reviews and compares the Medicare Part B national utilization of dermatology-related injection codes for calendar
Advocacy Update July 2, 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / July 2, 2024 Advocacy win: Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina to rescind Modifier 25 Policy PBM advocacy wins for dermatology patients AADA state advocacy grant program opens Editor’s Note SkinPAC raises over $75,000 at ASMS Annual Meeting Payer Policy Advocacy win: Blue Cross Blue
Public content on AAD.org tops 46 million page views
The public section of AAD.org performed strongly in 2024! ... The website received over 46 million page views from over 33 million unique visitors. The website’s Domain Authority, a score that predicts how likely a website is to rank in search engine result pages, increased from 77 to 79. A
PS-Medical Professionalism in the Use of Social Media
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PS-Climate and Health
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Academy presence elevated during awareness months and days
Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Hair Loss Awareness Month shine in particular. ... Part of the Academy’s robust public education involves utilizing various awareness months and days throughout the year to share information with the public that is relevant to the awareness campaign in question. ... Two of the most successful
Leadership Forum
The Leadership Forum is designed for new and emerging physicians who are ready to take the next step in their careers. At the Forum, you’ll learn vital skills to help you become a more effective leader and increase your leadership presence in professional organizations. ... You can then leverage those
The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD)
JAAD International ... Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology International (JAAD International) is an open access, online-only journal designed to address the needs and interests of the global dermatology community. ... Go to JAAD International About ... JAAD International JAAD International publishes original, peer-reviewed articles of interest to an
Immunohistochemistry
AADA Advocacy to EviCore Leads to Positive Changes on Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Policy ... In response to AADA advocacy, EviCore acknowledged that it has updated its IHC guidelines used by several health plans. The AADA continues to advocate to EviCore and changes to date include: ... It removed management of the
PS-Dermatology Residency and Fellowship Training Nomenclature
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American Academy of Dermatology elects new officers, board members
Rosemont, Ill. (April 10, 2023) – The American Academy of Dermatology has announced the results of its annual election. The Academy’s new officers and board members will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society, representing more than 20,800 physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of
PDF of NMCR Commitment Letter
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Dermatology evaluation and management (E/M) service code utilization
As part of its advocacy and educational efforts with the upcoming 2021 E/M coding changes, the AAD encourages dermatology practices to take a moment to understand their E/M code utilization. ... The AAD coding team has reviewed Medicare’s ... 2019 national E/M code utilization data (PDF download) (previously known as
Applying the 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday practice – Part 5
Part five of the AADA’s clinical vignettes focuses on the application of coding concepts related to E/M encounters. These clinical vignettes demonstrate how data ordered outside or between encounters contributes to the Data to be Reviewed or Analyzed MDM element in the next encounter. Missed the previous articles? Review them
AM25 Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Agenda
IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA IN DERMATOLOGY OVER THE LAST DECADE Room: W209 ABC 6th March 2025
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A look at the Academy’s fight for fair payment
Moving the needle ... By Apoorva Stull, Senior Manager, Advocacy Communications, October 1, 2024 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. The Academy’s sole 2024 federal congressional advocacy priority is Medicare physician payment reform, which includes establishing
Advocacy Update Sept. 24 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 24, 2024 Tell Congress to include an inflationary update for your physician payment AADA Medicare physician payment action podcast available Advocacy win: Aetna corrects inappropriate modifier 58 claim denials Deadline approaching: Apply for new NASEM pediatric research committee AADA, ASDSA and other organizations urge U.S.
CMS Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) reviews are now in full swing
What is a Targeted Probe and Educate program? ... A Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) program is a claim review process utilized by the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MACs) designed to help dermatologists reduce claim and billing denials as well as appeals through "one-on-one" corrective action assistance and is overseen by
Questions and answers: Evaluation and management (E/M) guidelines
Working with the AMA, the AAD’s coding experts are here to provide you with insightful solutions to your most common inquiries. In this informative question-and-answer article previously published in AMA CPT ... ® ... Assistant FAQ of August 2023, our coding team delves into the intricacies of coding for the
IA25 Official Suppliers List
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Scope of practice advocacy efforts
The Academy works with medical organizations, including the American Medical Association (AMA), and state policymakers to ensure that dermatologists’ scope of practice is consistent with their education and training. ... Non-physician clinicians are being incorporated into dermatology practices nationwide. The Academy believes the optimum degree of dermatologic care is delivered
PS-TRICARE
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Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 15, 2023 ... Platelet-rich plasma vs. minoxidil in androgenetic alopecia treatment DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The woolly culprit — Lanolin revealed as an uncommon cause of dermatitis on normal
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
Applying the 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday practice – Part 7
Part seven of the AADA’s clinical vignettes focuses on the application of coding concepts related to E/M encounters. These clinical vignettes demonstrate how, a common dermatologic condition, actinic keratosis in these examples, can be categorized under different categories of problem addressed during the encounter depending on disease severity and patient
Gains in Patient Activation Measure (PAM) Scores at 12 Months — Measure 503
Gains in Patient Activation Measure (PAM®) Scores at 12 Months ... DESCRIPTION: The Patient Activation Measure (PAM) is a 10- or 13-item questionnaire that assesses an individual’s knowledge, skills, and confidence for managing their health and health care. The measure assesses individuals on a 0-100 scale that converts to one
Dermatology benign, premalignant, and malignant destruction code utilization
The AADA coding team continues to educate dermatologists on the code utilization indicators for services provided in a dermatology setting. As a follow-up to the first in the series, ... How does your benign and malignant excision code utilization compare to the average in dermatology , the coding team has
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Cost (30%)
Unlike the other MIPS categories, dermatologists and other eligible clinicians do not have to actively report data for the cost category. Instead, CMS automatically calculates the clinician’s performance score using information from claims data. ... If dermatologists perform 10 or more melanoma resections that meet the eligibility criteria for this
Future leaders in the AAD
AAD member Kelly Tyler, MD, FAAD, was inspired by the Leadership Institute offerings. Dr. Tyler’s story ... Kelly Tyler, MD, FAAD ... A colleague of mine at Ohio State University’s Department of Dermatology, who had previously attended the AAD Leadership Forum, encouraged me to apply back in 2022. As the
Curriculum for Advancing Racial Equity (CARE)
Program description ... CARE was developed as an anti-racism curriculum specifically for dermatology residency programs. Residents who complete this curriculum will be able to: ... recognize the impact of structural racism on health and health care, ... recognize and address racial microaggressions aimed at patients and physicians of color, ...
AR - Honorary Members
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CMS revises Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (ABN) requirements
CMS released ... MLN Matters Number: MM12242 (PDF) announcing reorganizations, edits, and other changes to the Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (ABN) section in the Medicare Claims Processing Manual. ... Chapter 30, section 50 of the Financial Liability Protections (FLP) includes provisions that protect patients, health care providers, and suppliers
Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The AAD’s ... Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative aims to foster diversity in the dermatology specialty and develop strategies to increase dermatological services to underserved populations. Your support will help increase diversity in the specialty by mentoring medical students of color and encouraging them to join the specialty, recognizing
2025 AADA Legislative Conference: Capitol Hill meetings
The AADA schedules all Capitol Hill meetings for attendees. ... We use the address you provide when registering for the conference to determine who your members of Congress are and then contact their offices to schedule meetings for you. Before meeting with your members of Congress and their staff, the
AR - Parlimentary Procedure
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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, DC, and serves as legal counsel for the AAD and AADA. ... By Allyn Rosenberger, JD, MPH, Jason Qu, JD, and Rob Portman, JD, MPP, April 1, 2024 Every
Applying the 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday practice – Part 2
In our ongoing efforts to help members navigate the E/M changes in a simplified and relatable manner in everyday practice, part two of the AADA’s clinical vignettes focuses on the application of the concepts necessary to support reporting a high level of number and complexity of problems addressed, data analyzed,
About DermWorld Insights and Inquiries
Mission statement ... DermWorld Insights and Inquiries provides critical perspectives on current dermatologic literature meant to be used in the clinic today and in the future. ... About the editor ... Dr. Warren R. Heymann is the editor of ... DermWorld Insights & Inquiries . He received his MD degree
What do syphilis and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever have in common?
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, December 1, 2024 Besides the fact that both cause skin rashes, syphilis and spotted fever rickettsiosis (of which RMSF is one), are reportable to local/state health departments and are followed by the
Emerging diseases resource center
Welcome to the American Academy of Dermatology’s hub for emerging diseases. The Academy’s Emerging Diseases Task Force has curated and developed these scientific resources to assist members in the recognition, management, and reporting of emerging threats. Please check back regularly for disease alerts and new resources. ... Emerging diseases registry
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
Applying the 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday practice – Part 6
Part six of the Academy’s clinical vignettes focuses on the application of coding concepts related to E/M encounters. These clinical vignettes demonstrate how a single condition can be categorized under different categories of problem addressed during the encounter depending on disease severity and patient presenting circumstances at the time of
PS-Modifier 25
Importance of Modifier 25 \(Approved by the Board of Directors: November 2, 2019; Revised March 10, 2025
Information freeway
Accessibility and technology drive changes to clinical publication model. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, Contributing Writer, June 1, 2024 These days, discovery in medicine is a freeway of innovation, an autobahn in the science world where the pace is only limited by the speed of minds — and perhaps
Streamlining the claim denial process in your practice
Claim denials are a reality for every dermatology practice. It is wise to be proactive and understand what you need to do when you receive a claim denial. Streamlining your claim denial process requires understanding the meaning behind each denial on the explanation of benefits (EOB) and the appropriate action
Applying the 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday practice – Part 3
Part three of the AADA’s clinical vignettes focuses on the application of the more challenging concepts related to the review and analysis of data in the AMA Medical Decision-Making table. Understanding the application of these concepts will assist you in determining when data may impact the level of service provided.
PS-Isotretinoin
Directors March 25, 2003, March 11, 2004, November 13, 2010, February 19, 2018, and Revised May 3, 2025
Chronic Skin Conditions: Patient Reported Quality-of-Life — QCDR measure AAD8
Chronic Skin Conditions: Patient Reported Quality-of-Life ... DESCRIPTION: The percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a chronic skin condition whose self-assessed quality-of-life was recorded at least once in the medical record within the measurement period. ... ... MEASURE ID: ... AAD8 ... ... Type:
Coding for preventive skin examination in 2021 and beyond
To understand the new evaluation and management (E/M) coding guidance, the AAD/A recommends reviewing and applying the coding guidelines holistically. When coding is based on medical decision making (MDM), documentation for the encounter must meet or exceed two of the three elements as described in the ... E/M Office Visit
Applying the 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday practice – Part 4
Part four of the AADA’s clinical vignettes focuses on the application of coding concepts related to E/M encounters. These clinical vignettes demonstrate how chronicity and severity impacts the level of service provided. Missed the previous articles? Review them at ... Derm Coding Consult . Clinical vignette 13 ... 17-year-old male
Applying the 2021 E/M coding concepts in everyday practice – Part 8
Part eight of the AADA’s clinical vignettes focuses on the application of coding concepts related to E/M encounters. These clinical vignettes continue those of part 7 in this series, demonstrating how a common dermatologic condition, actinic keratosis, can be classified under different categories of problem addressed during the encounter depending
November 20, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... DermWorld Weekly will not be published next week in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. It will resume Wednesday, Dec. 4. IN THIS ISSUE / November 20, 2024 ... Is there an association between treatment with
GP - Appointments to AAD/A Councils, Committees, or Task Forces (CCTF)
OWNER: Executive Reviewed: 3/10/2025 Approved: Board of Directors \226 08/09/14 Revised: Executive
May 8, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 8, 2024 ... A review of topical treatments for AK field therapy DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Hard questions about subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn and hypercalcemia Derm Coding
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.
March 20, 2023 AAD/A Board of Directors agenda
Meeting 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Central) November 2 (Sat) Reception & Dinner 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Central) 2025
2026 AAD Annual Meeting - Poster Exhibits Guidelines
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION RULES & GUIDELINES • The submission deadline is September 10, 2025 at 11:59 AM CST
August 14, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / August 14, 2024 ... Potassium monitoring among female acne patients treated with spironolactone DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Taking a hard look at eosinophilic fasciitis on its golden anniversary Allergic contact
Support AAD
AAD Cares: Community Outreach Programs ... The American Academy of Dermatology is committed to improving the lives and health of people across the country. ... Learn how the AAD is building shade structures to protect kids from the damaging effects of the sun, educating children and adults about the importance
Advocacy Update Nov 26 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / Nov. 26, 2024 Senators insist action on Medicare cuts before year ends AADA requests FDA update on benzene research in acne products Member tools available to comment on USP draft buffered lidocaine monograph AADA requests care coordination, collaboration in proposed Medicare local coverage determination on pharmacogenomic
Medicare physician payment policy
Medicare cuts and impact to health care access ... Contact your legislators and share our toolkit with your patients to support Medicare physician payment reform. ... Fight Medicare cuts Support physician practices and access to dermatological care ... The AADA’s sole federal congressional advocacy priority is a permanent fix to
GP - Residents-Fellows Board Advisor Policy
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GP - Young Physician Board Advisor Policy
OWNER: Membership & Community Impact Reviewed: 3/10/2025 Approved: Board of Directors \226 4/26
AR - Faculty Authorization Copyright License
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Coding for office visit evaluation and management (E/M) in 2021 and beyond: Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
The following scenarios of dermatology encounters have been developed by the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD/A) coding team. The 2021 office and other outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) coding guidelines were used to determine the appropriate E/M level of service. Dermatology practices are encouraged to use these examples to
Member benefits
From residency to retirement, you can rely on us for premier educational opportunities, as a hub for innovation in patient care, and for the latest information impacting the specialty. ... Gold standard of education ... Created by dermatologists for dermatologists, our educational resources help you stay up to date on
October 2, 2024
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / October 2, 2024 ... Risk of IBD in patients receiving isotretinoin DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The pregnant pause in cutaneous lymphoma Hydroxychloroquine in patients with lichen sclerosus Abrocitinib vs. dupilumab
PDF for Clinical pearls on Platelet-rich plasma for alopecia
Growth factors released from platelets are (2024-2025).
Member benefits
From residency to retirement, you can rely on us for premier educational opportunities, as a hub for innovation in patient care, and for the latest information impacting the specialty. ... Gold standard of education ... Created by dermatologists for dermatologists, our educational resources help you stay up to date on
PS-Immunohistochemistry Utilization
Position Statement on Immunohistochemistry Utilization \(Approved by the Board of Directors: March 10, 2025
2024 MIPS update
What dermatologists need to know about this year’s MIPS reporting. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, May 1, 2024 "If you provide Medicare services, MIPS is a must when it comes to your reimbursement," said Florida dermatologist Shawna Flanagan, MD, FAAD, member of the Academy’s Practice Management
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
September 22, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 22, 2021 ... What treatment is most effective for refractory spontaneous urticaria? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Following up on "A Trend I Cannot Endorse" DermWorld Young Physician Focus :
PDF of Clinical Pearls on Hidradenitis suppurativa for Winter 2024
with HS who have disease Landscape for Hidradenitis Suppurativa Part I: Topical and Systemic New in 2025
Advocacy Update June 4, 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / June 4, 2024 AADA President testifies before Congress on Medicare physician payment reform AADA’s Capitol Hill Skin Cancer Check inspires Rep. John Joyce to act on sunscreen policies AADA participates in Annual First Lady’s Luncheon AADA calls for physician protections on HIPAA reporting requirements due to
2023 MIPS and telehealth highlights
Eligibility criteria ... The low volume threshold remains the same as 2022 and includes 3 aspects of covered professional services: ... Allowed charges ... Number of Medicare patients who receive services ... Number of services provided ... You must participate in MIPS (unless otherwise exempt) if, in both 12-month segments of
2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
AADA Advocacy Results in 2024 Conversion Factor Increase ... As a result of continued advocacy by the American Academy of Dermatology Association, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 on March 9, which included a 2.93% update to the 2024 Medicate Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Conversion Factor for dates
September 20, 2023
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Sept. 20, 2023 ... Reliable, rapid identification of terbinafine resistance in dermatophytic nail and skin infections DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Can tocilizumab deep six recalcitrant morphea? Trends in hair, skin,
GP - Antitrust Compliance Policy
OWNER: Executive Reviewed: 3/10/2025 Approved: Board of Directors \226 2/3/07 Revised: Board of Directors
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
Interoperability and patient access
HHS expands penalties for information blocking ... New rules impact physicians effective July 31, 2024 ... On June 24, 2024, HHS released a new Final Rule that imposes reimbursement penalties and other disincentives on physicians and non-physician clinicians (NPCs) who are found to have committed information blocking that impacts their
Telemedicine coding basics: What you need to know now
Teledermatology visits ... Teledermatology services are used in lieu of an in-person visit when medically appropriate to address the care of the patient and when the patient and/or family/caregiver agree to this format of care. Teledermatology services are performed using virtual technology in one of the two ways: ... Live-interactive
Advocacy Update June 11, 2024
IN THIS ISSUE / June 11, 2024 AADA physician leaders meet with federal legislators Advocacy win: Blue Shield of California to rescind Modifier 25 policy Advocacy win: HHS clarifies regulatory obligations on Change Healthcare data breach in favor of physicians Advocacy win: EviCore changes Immunohistochemistry policy California dermatologists urge pharmacy
AAD education: A crash course
DermWorld highlights the Academy’s educational development strategy. ... Feature ... By Matthew Walsh, Member Communications Specialist, November 1, 2024 "Our vision is for the Academy to be recognized as the gold standard source of education for dermatologists," said Amit Garg, MD, FAAD, chair of the Academy’s Council on Education. "Maintaining
Minutes of the AAD's March 21, 2021 Annual Business Meeting.
Stein Gold, MD, FAAD 45 46 Class of 2025: 47 April W. Armstrong, MD, MPH, FAAD 48 Lindy P.
Minutes of the July 23, 2022 AAD Board of Directors meeting.
value – decrease % of members who rate value received as less than what they pay from 44% to 25 % by 2025
FAQs: Interoperability and patient access
What is the information blocking rule? ... On April 5, 2021, HHS issued regulations through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) that prohibit information blocking. Information blocking refers to actions by an "actor" that could interfere with the access, exchange, or use of electronic health
GP - Conduct at AAD-A Meetings and other AAD-A Activities
OWNER: Executive Reviewed: 5/3/2025 Approved: Board of Directors \226 3/4/19 Revised: Board of
PDF of AAD 2023 Election Ballot Book
-2020–Deputy Chair featuring a single “what the AAD is doing for you” statement with links 2018-2025
Running dry
Identifying the steps needed to ease the looming physician workforce shortage ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, December 1, 2021 For years, there has been concern that a physician workforce shortage is looming. The United States could see a shortfall of 37,800 to 124,000 physicians by 2034, according
Agenda of the July 23, 2022 AAD/A Board of Directors meeting.
Executive Committee Member-At-Large: 2025 Candidates – 2 Year Term 15 C.
Your Dermatologist Knows media wins 2024
A key part of Your Dermatologist Knows is pitching stories to media outlets in hopes they’ll run news stories sharing information about the wide breadth of knowledge dermatologists have to their readership. We consider every new story published as a result of our pitches as a win, regardless of whether
GP - DermCAC Organizational and Operational Guidelines
OWNER: Advocacy & Policy Reviewed: Approved: 3/10/2025 DermCAC Organizational & Operational Guidelines
Donning many hats
Dermatology hospitalists work in several roles to deliver quality expert care. ... Feature ... By Andrea Niermeier, Contributing Writer, March 1, 2024 As medicine is constantly evolving, so are the roles of physicians providing the latest treatments to patients. Dermatology is no exception: before it became its own specialty in