MACRA Changes Government Approach to Doctor Payment
New approach pays providers based on quality, value, and results delivered, but questions remain
Survival Up With Surgery for Abdominal Melanoma Metastases
Surgical resection remains important treatment consideration, researchers say
Acne May Be Triggered by Unbalanced Skin Microbiome
Barcterial community, rather than just one species, may be key, new research suggests
Risk Adjustment, Reinsurance Transfer Offer Financial Benefit
Revenues exceeded claims costs after implementation of these programs
Second Opinion Yields Different Diagnosis for 1 in 5 Patients
In study, 21 percent of cases received final diagnoses that were distinctly different than referral diagnoses
High Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorders in Eczema
Significantly increased odds ratios for alcohol use disorder in eczema after adjustment for age, gender
Doctors Must Be Wary of HIPAA Violations With Online Reviews
Physicians should keep their replies to patient reviews short and simple
Lower Psoriasis Area, Severity Scores for Women Versus Men
No differences in medication use before enrollment could explain these gender differences
Use of Health Literacy Tools Can Promote Shared Decision Making
Use of universal health literacy precautions toolkit ensures patients can make well-considered decisions
Doctors Should Consider QoL in Tx of Facial Port-Wine Stain
Researchers find quality of life scores similar to those seen with other skin conditions
