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CMS, in collaboration with America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), has released seven sets of clinical quality measures in an effort to align payers across the private-public spectrum. The measures will...

Treating severe plaque psoriasis could get cheaper if the FDA follows the recommendations of its Arthritis Advisory Committee to approve CT-P13 or Remsima

If a proposed rule issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is finalized, medical data miners will be allowed to analyze, share, or sell Medicare and private...

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Developments in techniques, materials improve results for patients

Procedures can provide effective treatment for hyperpigmentation, other conditions

Express Scripts is being sued by several compounding companies for allegedly blocking patient claims for many compounded substances.

CMS unveiled the application for exception from the meaningful use (MU) penalties. Download the application now.

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AAD appsNew CU physician app

The new mobile-friendly Chronic Urticaria Web app is designed to be used by dermatologists, allergists/immunologists, and primary care providers at the point of care to assist  with diagnosing and treating chronic urticaria. 

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Clinical guidelinesAcne guideline published

The AAD has released its second evidence-based guideline on the management of acne vulgaris in adolescent and adult patients. Guidelines serve as decision-making and educational aids for clinical practice to support and improve quality dermatologic care.

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AdvocacyMeaningful use exemption

CMS unveiled the application for exception from the MU penalties. All providers who did not meet the EHR MU requirements for the 2015 reporting period are eligible for a penalty reprieve.

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2016 Annual Meeting
March 4-8, 2016
Washington, D.C.

The 2016 Annual Meeting will be held March 4-8 in Washington, D.C., where dermatologists will gather to learn the latest in diagnosis and treatment.

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Latest Publications

February 2016
Dermatology World

Big data, big changes

Picking up the scent

Picosecond lasers, EBT are hot topics for dermatologists

March 2016
JAAD

Hereditary melanoma: Update on syndromes and management

Familial skin cancer syndromes

Translating psoriasis guidelines into practice: Important gaps revealed

2016 Annual Meeting
AAD Meeting News

  • 'Hot Topics' to discuss emerging dermatology therapies

  • New session examines rising drug costs and access to care

  • FDA experts to discuss updated regulations

Fall 2015
Aspire

  • Celebrating giving...and different ways to give

  • Improving medical care in Africa and beyond

  • SPOT: We've had a busy year!


  • Get a graduate's perspective on the residency experience

  • New Boards' Fodder: Vascular malformations

  • Race for the Case