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How do I claim my CME credits from AAD VMX?
Asked and Answered ... June 1, 2022 CME credits can be claimed within the AAD VMX platform. ... Learn more or access VMX . ... Attendees can claim CME credits immediately after viewing a session or at a later date, but please note — on demand access to VMX will
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I missed AAD VMX. How can I access it on-demand?
Asked and Answered ... July 1, 2020 If you missed the live premiere of the AAD ... Virtual Meeting Experience (AAD VMX), the event can be accessed online through Dec. 31, 2020. ... AAD VMX on-demand benefits include: ... Opportunities to receive CME credits ... More than a dozen robust
I attended AAD VMX. How do I claim my CME credits?
Asked and Answered ... May 1, 2021 CME credits can be claimed within the ... AAD VMX platform . ... Attendees can claim CME credits immediately after viewing a session or at a later date, but please note — on demand access to VMX will end on July 12, 2021.
I attended AAD VMX. How do I claim my CME credits?
Asked and Answered ... September 1, 2020 CME credits can only be claimed within the AAD VMX platform. Access ... AAD VMX to claim CME or learn more about the program. ... Attendees can claim CME credits immediately after viewing a session or at a later date. All applicable CME
Is VMX going away?
Asked and Answered ... May 1, 2023 With the return of live meetings, AAD VMX will not be offered in 2023. ... What virtual learning opportunities is the AAD offering in its place? ... In its place, this year the AAD will be offering a virtual component to the AAD
AAD education goes digital
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, November 1, 2020 In June, the AAD launched its first-ever virtual meeting experience — ... AAD VMX — to reflect the evolving needs of a post-COVID world. As many organizations have pivoted to digital learning models, a recent study from
Member benefits — 2022 AAD Annual Meeting: Unparalleled educational experiences
More than 15,000 attended the 2022 AAD Annual Meeting in Boston, including more than 7,500 medical personnel, more than 3,000 members, and more than 2,000 residents/fellows, many of whom were experiencing their first AAD Meeting. There were also more than 1,900 non-medical personnel in attendance. The AAD had more than
June 10, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 10, 2020 ... Where is teledermatology most useful? Patient web searches may provide clues. DW Insights and Inquiries : Lichenoid and granulomatous dermatitis — Points to ponder During the COVID-19
May 20, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 20, 2020 ... COVID-19 and physician compensation: Survey shows likely decline DW Insights and Inquiries : Reopening the dermatologic surgery office in the COVID-19 era Register for the Academy’s virtual
May 27, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 27, 2020 ... How to classify COVID-19 rashes DW Insights and Inquiries : On the cusp of extraordinary advances in extramammary Paget disease Derm Coding Consult : Telephone code Medicare
June 3, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 3, 2020 ... COVID-19 and androgenetic alopecia: Is there a link? DW Insights and Inquiries : Clear cell papulosis — Clearly distinctive, clearly underrecognized Register for the Academy’s virtual meeting
May 13, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / May 13, 2020 ... Caring for older patients during COVID-19? What you need to know. DW Insights and Inquiries: The profound dermatological manifestations of COVID-19: Part V – Pediatric multisystem inflammatory
Your Academy: Adapting with the times
From the President ... Dr. Thiers served as Academy president from March 2020 to March 2021. ... By Bruce Thiers, MD, August 1, 2020 I know what you’re thinking: "But, Bruce, didn’t you write about the Academy’s ability to be nimble in your last column?" You’re not wrong. Last month,
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PROGRAM GUIDEWELCOME TO AAD VMX 2020 AAD VMX will include 14 robust sessions covering the full scope
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Guidelines The American Academy of Dermatology is pleased to facilitate media coverage of the AAD VMX
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April 12, 2021 The following is important information regarding Group registration for the 2021 VMX
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At the Academy, being nimble is our modus operandi
From the President ... Dr. Thiers served as Academy president from March 2020 to March 2021. ... By Bruce Thiers, MD, July 1, 2020 In recent years, your Academy has made it a priority to be more nimble and more proactive to keep up with the times. During his term
Returns and exchanges
What is the AAD's return or exchange policy? ... Returns ... The AAD takes great pride in the quality of its products. You may return products for any reason for a full refund within 30 days of receiving your shipment if the items are in their original condition and unopened.
Session handouts and meetings archive
Handouts ... 2025 Innovation Academy, Chicago, IL, July 10-13 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 Innovation
Lifelong learning — A core Academy value
From the President ... Dr. Kaufmann served as Academy president from March 2022 to March 2023. ... By Mark Kaufmann, MD, FAAD, June 1, 2022 All the programs and initiatives that are undertaken by the AAD on behalf of its members, their patients, and the public are guided by its
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August 4, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 4, 2021 ... Probiotic supplements improve atopic dermatitis symptoms DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Keeping abreast of drug-induced cutaneous lupus From mentoring LGBT dermatologists, to caring for HIV patients, GALDA
July 14, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / July 14, 2021 ... Acne scarring treatments: What’s most effective? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Assessing the significance of a L ong- D eveloped H abit — The role of LDH
Going virtual
The rapid transition to digital medical education offers both advantages and challenges ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, June 1, 2021 With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the transition to virtual education happened practically overnight — offering attendees the opportunity to get their CME credits from
June
Issue ... June January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... How do we get dermatologic care to those who need it? What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ...
Education: At the core of the Academy
From the President ... Dr. Tomecki served as Academy president from March 2021 to March 2022. ... By Kenneth Tomecki, MD, FAAD, August 1, 2021 Breaking news: thanks to Steve Feldman, I heard about a book, ... The Case Against Education, that basically debunks the value of education, castigating the
May
Issue ... May January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... More on a theme What’s hot ... This month’s news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... A health equity framework for melanoma diagnosis
July
Issue ... July January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... Most days, Dermatology World is a very happy place. What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... Cutaneous findings
September
Issue ... September January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... What did you do during the COVID-19 epidemic, Mom? What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... How can
May
Issue ... May January February March April May June July August September October November December View digital flipbook In this issue ... From the Editor ... It is finally a beautiful day! What's hot ... This month's news from across the specialty Clinical Applications ... How can dermatologists provide improved
The AAD and innovation
Image for changing the narrative innovation ... by Melanie Tolley Hall Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, AAD Over the last three articles, I’ve highlighted the AAD’s brand pillars to provide perspective on how the AAD is evolving to respond to the changing health care environment and member needs. ... Education
Mpox outbreak: U.S. snapshot
Facts at your Fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, May 1, 2023 It has been one year since an outbreak of Mpox was confirmed in the United States. While cases have dropped off in recent history, as of January 2023, total U.S. cases of Mpox totaled just under 30,000
Medicine pays the price in ransomware attacks
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, July 1, 2020 As health care becomes increasingly digitized, ransomware attacks seeking valuable patient records have accelerated, resulting in enormous costs. According to a 2020 Comparitech report, U.S. health care organizations spent over $160 million in ransomware recovery costs from
Dermatology maintains strong media presence
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, June 1, 2022 Last year, dermatology-related topics generated 26.4 billion print, broadcast, and online media impressions. While coverage of skin cancer and acne has historically garnered the most media attention year to year, skin care and medical dermatology emerged as
U.S. cancer snapshot: As nationwide cancer deaths fall, melanoma incidence creeps higher
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, May 1, 2021 The latest data from the American Cancer Society (ACS), offers a public health update some may feel good about. Despite a challenging past year and the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 is projected to experience
Prior authorization’s impact on patients
Facts at your fingertips ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, September 1, 2020 While prior authorizations are often applied to biologics, the process also includes less expensive medication options and procedures, with a profound impact on many dermatology patients. Results from the AAD’s 2020 Prior Authorization Survey reveal that about
September 23, 2020
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / September 23, 2020 ... Nail manifestation and COVID-19: The red half-moon sign DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : The profound dermatologic manifestations of COVID-19: Part VII — Who was that masked man?
Moving the needle: Medical research and skin cancer funding
Advocacy News Roundup ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, May 1, 2021 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. Every year, the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) advocates to secure funding for skin cancer prevention and
iPLEDGE win included in year-end package
Moving the needle ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, May 1, 2023 DermWorld ... breaks down the latest highlights of AADA advocacy activities at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level. The AADA’s 2022 advocacy efforts were successful in securing provisions on the iPLEDGE Program within the omnibus spending
Annual Meeting INC Program Prospectus and Application
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June 2, 2021
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 2, 2021 ... Acne and enthesitis: Is there an association? DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Touching on contact pemphigus and pemphigus-like eruptions due to imiquimod Derm Coding Consult : Applying
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... May 1, 2021 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH, MSBS As published in a recent ... Dermatologic Surgery paper, Surget Cox et al performed a systematic review on
Ethics in medicine is an enduring professional goal
From the President ... Dr. Thiers served as Academy president from March 2020 to March 2021. ... By Bruce Thiers, MD, September 1, 2020 Every year, there are several dates that I must remember, such as birthdays, holidays, etc. One annual ritual is checking my Academy disclosure of outside interests
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It is finally a beautiful day!
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, May 1, 2021 I don’t know about you, but I feel like we are nearing the end of an 18-month winter…I guess spring is good for that, and this May, in particular, offers
28 days
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, February 1, 2021 February is short this year. Kind of seems unfair that our extra February day happened in 2020, probably the one year none of us wanted extended, even if only by
Most days, Dermatology World is a very happy place.
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, July 1, 2020 And why shouldn’t it be? After all, we in dermatology have what most of us feel certain is the best, most fascinating, and most rewarding medical career. We are privileged
How do we get dermatologic care to those who need it?
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, June 1, 2022 Many potential barriers that limit access to our services — financial, geographic, and social issues — all come into play, often combining into the perfect storm. Reviewing this month’s
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When life gives you lemons
From the President ... Dr. Thiers served as Academy president from March 2020 to March 2021. ... By Bruce Thiers, MD, March 1, 2021 The last 12 months have been, inarguably, pretty sour. When I first assumed the office of Academy President we were embarking on a frightening journey into
What did you do during the COVID-19 epidemic, Mom?
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, September 1, 2020 When our children and grandchildren ask us this question, some of us will have interesting stories to tell. For the most part, dermatologists would not be expected to be on
More on a theme
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, May 1, 2023 In our February edition of ... DermWorld , we addressed some of the similarities and differences that should be considered when treating children with biologics, reminding us that kids
2022 Allergen of the year: Aluminum
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, June 1, 2022 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with Magnus Bruze, MD, PhD,
I called a colleague the other day to discuss a patient
From the Editor ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld. By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, March 1, 2022 I somehow found his office number, picked up the phone, and called him. We had a very productive chat, and at the end he thanked me and remarked how
A call to action on Medicare reform
From the President ... Dr. Cronin served as Academy president from March 2023 to March 2024. ... By Terrence A. Cronin Jr., MD, FAAD, May 1, 2023 In 1938, a small group of 17 dermatologists founded the American Academy of Dermatologyto advance our clinical practice and education,all with the goal
The Year in Review — aka ‘That was the Year That Was’
From the President ... Dr. Tomecki served as Academy president from March 2021 to March 2022. ... By Kenneth Tomecki, MD, FAAD, February 1, 2022 2021…The first year of the third decade of the 21st century has ended. In retrospect, it was a year in limbo for many of us,
Cutaneous findings of COVID-19 in a pandemic hot zone
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, July 1, 2020 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Dermatology World ... talked to Joanna Harp, MD, director of the inpatient dermatology
August 3, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / Aug. 3, 2022 ... Dutasteride microinjections with oral minoxidil vs. oral minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Infantile digital fibromatosis – Inclusions and exclusions CMS outlines payment changes
Volunteerism
From the President ... Dr. Tomecki served as Academy president from March 2021 to March 2022. ... By Kenneth Tomecki, MD, May 1, 2021 'Volunteer,’ (n)...person who performs/gives his/her services of own free will; (v)...to give/offer to give on one’s own initiative. To volunteer, to be a volunteer, is indeed
MIPS requirements for 2022
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, MPH, Associate Director, Practice Management, June 1, 2022 Each month, DermWorld tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. This month, practice management staff discuss MIPS requirements. CMS published new requirements for the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) for 2022. Review a summary of highlights
‘And miles to go before I sleep…’
From the President ... Dr. Tomecki served as Academy president from March 2021 to March 2022. ... By Kenneth Tomecki, MD, FAAD, March 1, 2022 Holidays over, now the new year, perhaps an early spring, but unlikely… ... From the streets of Brooklyn to the pinnacle of the specialty —
Climate change
From the President ... Dr. Tomecki served as Academy president from March 2021 to March 2022. ... By Kenneth Tomecki, MD, FAAD, December 1, 2021 Climate change is an existential threat to the planet, its inhabitants, and the environment. If unchecked, the changes will affect all of us in time,
Minutes of the July 23, 2022 AAD Board of Directors meeting.
He noted that the VMX (virtual meeting experience) registration numbers and revenues were significantly
How can dermatologists provide improved access to care for patients with housing instability?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, May 1, 2021 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with John Browning, MD, Kavina Patel, BS,
Leasing the practice: An end-run to acquisition
Legally Speaking ... Alice G. Gosfield, Esq. is a health care attorney at Alice G. Gosfield and Associates, P.C. ... By Alice G. Gosfield, Esq., July 1, 2020 Every month, Dermatology World ... covers legal issues in Legally Speaking. This month’s author, Alice G. Gosfield, Esq. is a health care
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... May 1, 2023 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Avery LaChance, MD, MPH, FAAD Despite previously published studies refuting the risk of inflammatory bowel disease with isotretinoin use, patients and families commonly
The tech connection
New tools boost peer-to-peer physician communication ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, March 1, 2022 The patient-physician relationship isn’t the only one impacted by social distancing due to COVID-19. The pandemic has taken a toll on peer-to-peer communication, as well. Asking a colleague about a suspicious lesion isn’t
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... July 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... MALLORY ABATE, MD What are COVID toes? Lindy Fox, MD, professor of dermatology at UCSF, weighed in with her expert opinion on
Lock it down
Answers in Practice ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, September 1, 2020 Dermatology World ... talks to Jon Ward, MD, founder and president of Dermatology Specialists of Florida, about developing office lockdown procedures. Dermatology World: You have procedures for several emergency events — not only natural disasters, but also for
Does the No Surprises Act affect dermatologists?
Legally Speaking ... By Allyn Rosenberger, JD, MPH, and Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, May 1, 2023 Every month, ... DermWorld covers legal issues in ... "Legally Speaking." This month’s authors are health care attorneys with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville in Washington, D.C. Portman is also general counsel for
A health equity framework for melanoma diagnosis and outcomes in ethnic minorities
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, May 1, 2023 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, FAAD, talks with David Polsky, MD, PhD,
How can functionality assessments help determine appropriate treatment for NMSCs in elderly patients?
Clinical Applications ... Dr. Schwarzenberger is the physician editor of ... DermWorld . She interviews the author of a recent study each month. ... By Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, September 1, 2020 In this month’s Clinical Applications column, Physician Editor Kathryn Schwarzenberger, MD, talks with Michael Renzi, MD, and Naomi Lawrence,
June 8, 2022
Derm World Weekly - A Publication of the American Academy of Dermatology | Association ... IN THIS ISSUE / June 8, 2022 ... The administrative burden of prescribing isotretinoin DermWorld Insights and Inquiries : Sweating over acquired idiopathic generalized anhidrosis AADA counters IPMG objections to iPLEDGE improvements Actinic keratosis guidelines
How to survive and thrive with the 2021 E/M coding changes
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, manager, coding & reimbursement, May 1, 2021 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in Derm Coding Consult. ... Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Dermatology practices have by now implemented the 2021
“Incident to”: What you need to know
Derm Coding Consult ... By Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, Manager, Lead Coding and Reimbursement Strategist, May 1, 2023 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld ... Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . What is "incident to"? ... "Incident
This month’s news from across the specialty
What’s hot ... June 1, 2022 In this monthly column, members of the ... DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... Bryan Carroll, MD, PhD, FAAD A recent study compared lipidomes and transcriptomes of single cell dermal fibroblasts to explore the determinants of cell
Evaluation and management in 2021: Part 1
Cracking the code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, September 1, 2020 Test your knowledge: Evaluation and management in 2021: Part 1 ... Take the quiz to see
Minutes of the AAD's March 21, 2021 Annual Business Meeting.
Portman, JD, and thanked the Academy staff for their excellent work in putting together the VMX 54 meeting
Dealing with difficult patients
Answers in Practice ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, May 1, 2021 DermWorld ... talks to Sara Dill, MD, from Luminous Dermatology in Santa Barbara, California, about her tips for improving communication with patients. DermWorld: Tell us about your practice. Dr. Dill: I’m in private practice on the West Coast
Dermatology: A memoir
First Person ... By Walter Larsen, MD, May 1, 2021 In July 1961, Sylvi and I drove from San Francisco to Portland, Oregon for my residency in dermatology. We were married three months before in San Francisco. We packed up all our earthly possessions into our 1957 Chevrolet including a
COVID-19 impact on employed dermatologists: Part 1
Legally Speaking ... Robert M. Portman, JD, MPP, is a health care attorney with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, in Washington, DC, and serves as legal counsel for the AAD and AADA. ... By Ben Tesdahl, JD, Megan La Suer, JD, MHA, and Rob Portman, JD, MPP, September 1, 2020
What the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) means for dermatologists
Answers in Practice ... By Faiza Wasif, Associate Director, Practice Management, May 1, 2023 Each month, DermWorld ... tackles issues "in practice" for dermatologists. The Biden Administration announced that the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) will be on May 11, 2023. This announcement is both welcome and
This month's news from across the specialty
What's hot ... September 1, 2020 In this monthly column, members of ... Dermatology World 's Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. ... HARRY DAO JR., MD Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) ranks high on my list of tough conditions to manage. In 2015, adalimumab’s new status
CPT: Who are they, and why are they doing this to me?
Derm Coding Consult ... By Alexander Miller, MD, FAAD, AAD Representative to AMA CPT Advisory Committee, June 1, 2022 Academy coding staff address important coding topics each month in DermWorld Coding Consult. Read more Derm Coding Consult articles . Do you bill insurers electronically for your dermatology medical services and
Transitioning to teledermatology over night
Answers in Practice ... By Victoria Houghton, managing editor, July 1, 2020 Sara Perkins, MD ... Dermatology World ... talked to Sara Perkins, MD, from Yale School of Medicine’s Department of Dermatology, about the successful transition of the ambulatory practice from a completely office-based practice to a primarily teledermatology model.
Anticoagulants in dermatology
Dermatologists discuss perioperative management of patients on anticoagulant therapy ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, June 1, 2022 Writing a script for an anticoagulant is not something dermatologists typically do, although these medications play an important role in clinical and surgical practice. The anticoagulant world has advanced
Optimizing telehealth services
Cracking the code ... Dr. Miller, who is in private practice in Yorba Linda, California, represents the American Academy of Dermatology on the AMA-CPT Advisory Committee. ... By Alexander Miller, MD, July 1, 2020 Take the quiz to see if you're up to date. ... You spend seven minutes doing
Battling scope expansions in Colorado
Ask the Expert ... By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, June 1, 2022 DermWorld spoke to Geoffrey Lim, MD, FAAD, legislative trustee for the Colorado Dermatologic Society Executive Board, about its efforts with the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) to advocate against state scope of practice expansions. DermWorld: In a
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Stepping up
Academy’s leadership programs position dermatologists for success ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, June 1, 2022 Are you unsure of the direction you want your career to go? Could you use help navigating the world of academia? Do you want to hone your leadership and communication skills? If
Minutes of the May 21, 2022 AAD Board of Directors meeting.
JD, Vice President, Strategy, Meetings, Analytics and Alliances joined the discussion to present on VMX
Modifier 25 under the microscope
Dermatologists defend efficient, value-based care ... Feature ... By Jan Bowers, contributing writer, May 1, 2021 In their relentless drive to minimize costs and maximize profits, insurers are increasingly taking aim at the use of modifier 25, pointing to what they view as excessive and/or inappropriate use. Physicians report modifier
Caring for incarcerated individuals
An inside look at dermatology care within the prison system ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, June 1, 2022 Nearly two million people are currently incarcerated in the United States — more than the rate of any other nation in the world at 573 per 100,000 residents. Despite
Quality assured
Engaging in quality improvement activities can boost patient outcomes, practice efficiencies, and satisfaction all around ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, November 1, 2021 Quality improvement (QI) efforts can boost reimbursement but engaging in QI activities can have an even more positive impact on a dermatology practice’s overall
Another door opens?
The potential FDA approval of multiple JAK inhibitors could offer new treatment options for dermatology patients ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, assistant managing editor, May 1, 2021 "It was only six and a half years ago when the first case report was published showing successful treatment of a patient
Out of the (check) box
Dermatologists break down how to make quality and practice improvement activities manageable while benefiting their practice and patients. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, December 1, 2022 Quality improvement (QI) efforts are increasingly tied to reimbursement. Reporting measures in the quality category of the Merit-based Incentive Payment
Help needed
As rural America seeks dermatologists, increasing rural residency tracks may steer them there. ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, Contributing Writer, May 1, 2023 Looking to treat grateful patients who present with a mix of diverse and challenging cases? Hoping to offer training opportunities for dermatology residents? Willing to work
Parsing pediatric contact allergens
Pediatric dermatologists share clues for distinguishing contact dermatitis from atopic dermatitis and discuss noteworthy allergens. ... Feature ... By Allison Evans, Assistant Managing Editor, May 1, 2023 It is a common misconception that allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is rare in children. It’s estimated that it affects up to 20% of
Keeping up
Dermatologists discuss the various methods for staying current with the latest medical research ... Feature ... By Ruth Carol, contributing writer, August 1, 2021 With an estimated 33,000 peer-reviewed, English-language, scientific journals and more than 3 million articles published each year, it’s no wonder that staying current with the medical
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Practicing during a pandemic
How has COVID-19 impacted dermatologists and their patients? ... Feature ... By Emily Margosian, assistant editor, May 1, 2021 While the ongoing national vaccine rollout has offered a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel, COVID-19 isn’t over yet. More than a year has passed since the first
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
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Publications: Residents registered Dean Monti, MFA the American Academy of Dermatology and for AAD VMX
Leaders in medicine – Part 1
DermWorld talks to dermatologists in leadership roles in the house of medicine. ... Feature ... By Matthew Walsh, Member Communications Specialist, May 1, 2023 The American Academy of Dermatology is one of hundreds of medical associations in the U.S., each offering opportunities for doctors to assume important leadership positions. Engaged
PDF of Academy ballot book
Portman, JD, and thanked the Academy staff for their excellent work in putting together the VMX meeting
PDF of 2021 AAD election ballot book
Portman, JD, and thanked the Academy staff for their excellent work in putting together the VMX meeting
Minutes of the Nov. 6, 2021 AAD Board of Directors meeting.
It was also noted that many residents were disappointed in the VMX meeting, that the AAD needs to find
The first edition of the AAD/A Impact Report
welcomed the ample amount of educational materials provided by VMX.
PDF of AAD Elections Ballot Book
Portman, JD, and thanked the Academy staff for their excellent work in putting together the VMX meeting
PDF of 2022 AAD Election Ballot Book
Portman, JD, and thanked the Academy staff for their excellent work in putting together the VMX meeting