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Climbing the Hill: Derms face off with nation's leaders on healthcare reform

September 1, 2009

At press time, lawmakers were still inching toward meeting a Sept. 15 deadline set by the Senate Finance Committee to reach a bipartisan compromise on healthcare reform. Dermatologists from across the country were expecting to be on Capitol Hill that day to let lawmakers know face-to-face their concerns about this sweeping legislative initiative.

The nation's health: Derms express views on proposed reform

September 1, 2009

Despite urging from President Obama, both houses of Congress went home for their August break without passing any version of healthcare reform. All facets of reform appear to be on the table still, while the proposals being considered have a multitude of interpretations.

'Online filing cabinet': Google service centralizes medical records, does not violate HIPAA

September 1, 2009

Dr. Skin has a large, skin cancer-based practice in a large metropolitan area. Many of his patients are highly successful businessmen who travel extensively to many parts of the world for long periods of time.

Extension set for "Red Flags" rule

August 6, 2009

Physicians have received yet another extension in the deadline for complying with the "Red Flags" rule requiring programs to guard against identity theft. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the agency which developed the rule and is responsible for implementing it, announced in late July that it was moving the deadline for compliance from August 1 to November 1.

Measuring costs: Derms address healthcare crisis

August 6, 2009

To address the U.S. healthcare crisis, some dermatologists suggest everything from overhauling the FDA to abandoning it — and Medicare as it's currently configured. However, not all dermatologists agree with these proposals.

Risky business: Performing treatments not approved for use in U.S. jeopardizes medical license

August 1, 2009

Dr. Fat has always prided himself on providing his patients with leading dermatologic treatments. He is an avid reader of medical journals, and he attends dermatology meetings both in the United States and abroad to learn about the latest in both medical and cosmetic procedures.

Not fading away: Hydroquinone remains on market, but FDA decision looms

July 1, 2009

Despite a rocky history and uncertain future, hydroquinone remains on the U.S. market as an excellent tool for the treatment of pigmentation issues, with new combinations offering more options

Medical malpractice: Doctor sued for negligence after patient dies due to efalizumab prescription

July 1, 2009

Dr. Skin has a large dermatology practice with an emphasis on psoriasis. Many of his fellow dermatologists refer their most difficult patients to him. In fact, Dr. Skin prides himself in his ability to manage these most difficult psoriatic patients.

Informed choices: Comparative effectiveness research initiative launched

July 1, 2009

A new comparative effectiveness research (CER) initiative designed to provide sound information to help patients and providers make informed treatment choices has been launched by the federal government, and it appears ready for inclusion in overall healthcare reform legislation moving through Congress.

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