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In this issue of Dermatology Times, we focus on business issues affecting the practice: The latest on compounding pharmacies, operating in the cloud and more.
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Healthcare in the cloud
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Today, medical practices are considering cloud services for everything from revenue cycle management to patient engagement tools. HIMSS Analytics reports the number of healthcare provider organizations planning to use the cloud for back office functions has jumped from 22-46% within two years. |
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FDA moves to regulate medicines produced in bulk
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a draft guidance in March proposing to regulate medicines that are produced in bulk by compounding pharmacies. Plus, in “Opposition to looming compounding practice changes,” Dr. Murad Alam, M.D., president elect of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, addresses how changes in federal and state regulations that govern compounding medications could impact physicians and patients. |
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Clinical photography tips
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The need for clear images of cutaneous conditions is more critical in dermatology than
perhaps any other specialty. In this article, we feature the photography of Dr. Justin Finch who leads the clinical photography program in dermatology at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington, Conn. Dr. Finch shares his photography tips in this “How To” guide.
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