Young dermatologist here - its an interesting time for my and my derm friends. We frequently discuss if the introduction of a PE profit motive will shunt care away from the complex, comprehensive patient exam to a more 'problem-focused' model.
The proposed changes to Medicare reimbursement - which essentially pays the same for an office visit regardless of complexity - seems to be also pushing that way.
Speaking only from personal perspective, helping complex patients is incredibly rewarding and I would absolutely hate for the system to steer the specialty away from that.
The proposed changes to Medicare reimbursement - which essentially pays the same for an office visit regardless of complexity - seems to be also pushing that way.
Speaking only from personal perspective, helping complex patients is incredibly rewarding and I would absolutely hate for the system to steer the specialty away from that.