Patients with Medicaid experience difficulty getting appointments and significantly longer wait times at dermatology practices, according to study findings published in JAMA Dermatology, Dermatology Advisor notes.
In this episode, Dr Elisabeth Potter, who specializes in DIEP flap breast procedures, on how the recent CMS decision ensures patients have options and why there is still more work to be done to ensure equitable access.
Integrating retail skincare into plastic surgery practices improves patient outcomes, boosts satisfaction, and supports healing. By offering medical-grade products tailored to each procedure, surgeons can provide comprehensive care while enhancing practice revenue and reputation. Learn how skincare aligns with surgical results to set new standards in patient care and practice growth.
Healthline explores when Medicare will cover weight loss programs, what services Medicare covers, and how to get the best Medicare coverage to help maintain a healthy weight.
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One in five Florida plastic surgeons are uninsured, USA TODAY found. Patients suffer after botched tummy tucks, Brazilian butt lifts and more.
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A baby who was born with no ears is unable to have an operation to allow him to hear as Medicare considers it cosmetic surgery and will not cover it, Daily Mail reports.
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A mishmash of state policies and a myriad of legal barriers still make getting Medicaid coverage for transgender patients a challenge, Bloomberg Law reports.
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Dermatological hospital readmission rates have remained constant, leading researchers to suggest improvements in both outpatient management of skin diseases and inpatient care, according to Healio Dermatology.
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Among American Indian and Alaska Native populations, various barriers to dermatological care exist including reasonable access to a dermatologist, geographic distance to the clinic and insurance coverage, according to a study in JAMA Dermatology.
Read MoreBilling and coding expert Mary Jean Sage writes in the September 2015 issue of PSP that now is the time to prepare for the ICD-10 transition.
Read MoreIn the August 2015 “The Verdict,” Richard M. Escoffery, Esq, offers six simple, cost-effective steps to limit your potential liability from employment law claims.
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By setting up a Captive, you are essentially creating a company that provides risk-mitigation services for your practice. Read the article on wealth preservation that Uncle Sam doesn’t want you to read.
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