Practice Management Archives

Dermatology in Skin of Color: From Unmet Needs to Culturally Competent Care

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Brandon May

January 28, 2022

Disparities in dermatology and the role of ethnic skin centers in addressing these issues are discussed with Angela Lamb, MD.

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Need for Pricing Transparency in Dermatology Medication Prescribing

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Dermatology Advisor Contributing Writer

January 25, 2022

Trends in dermatology medication Medicare Part D prescribing are outlined in this study.

Medical team walking through hospital corridor

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The Endocrine Society Calls to ‘Eradicate Racism’ in Endocrinology

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Diana Trimble

January 25, 2022

According to a statement issued by The Endocrine Society, racial and ethnic disparities can impact endocrinology at the patient, professional, and clinical research levels, calling for a more aggressive, collaborative approach to address these issues.

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Rural, Urban Disparities Seen for Quality of Home Health Care

January 25, 2022

Rural home health care agencies perform better on process measures; urban agencies perform better on outcome measures

Hyponatremia at Hemodialysis Initiation Increases Death Risk

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Recreational Marijuana Legalization Tied to More Pediatric ED Visits

January 24, 2022

Increased frequency, severity of ED visits for cannabis exposure in children tied to legalization of commercial cannabis edibles in Ontario

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Incarceration Tied to Lower Life Expectancy in Blacks

January 20, 2022

Disparities in incarceration may partially explain the lower life expectancy of Blacks, authors say

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Electronic Patient Portal Use in Dermatology Increasing

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Colby Stong

January 13, 2022

Electronic medical records (EMR) patient portal messaging was quantified from 2016 to 2020.

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Fewer Teens Meeting Physical Activity Recommendations During Pandemic

January 13, 2022

Significant disparities by race and socioeconomic status observed

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Seniors Report Medical Care Missed During the Pandemic

January 11, 2022

Rates of forgone medical care because of COVID-19 decreased over time; about 70 percent of forgone care due to physician-driven factors

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Gender Disparities in Mental Health Among Physician Parents Increased During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Mary Stroka

January 7, 2022

This study is the first to examine gender differences in work-family conflict and wellbeing in a cohort of physician parents before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.