The Business of Dermatology

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The Business of Dermatology -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Contributors -- Section I Bricks and Mortar -- 1 To Rent or to Buy: That Is the Question -- 1.1 Twelve Years of Education and Yet -- 1.2 Location, Location, Location -- 1.3 Buying versus Leasing 101 -- 1.4 Are You Ready for Commitment? The Pros and Cons of Purchasing Office Space -- 1.5 Constant Vigilance: The Pros and Cons of Leasing Office Space -- 1.6 City Mouse, Country Mouse -- 1.7 There's a Perfect Match for Everyone -- 1.8 Office Configuration -- 2 Location -- 3 How Much Space Do I Need?

3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Number of Providers and Workflow -- 3.3 Service Type -- 3.4 Spatial Configurations and Design Organizational Patterns -- 3.5 Clinical and Support Areas Needed -- 3.6 Program and Area Requirements Calculations -- 4 Creating a Business Plan -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Creating Your Business Plan -- 4.3 Obtaining Financing -- 4.4 Dos and Don'ts -- 4.5 Conclusion -- 5 Room Layout -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Where Do I Start? -- 5.3 Elements of the Room Layout -- 5.4 Other Important Considerations -- 5.5 Potential Pitfalls -- 5.6 Conclusion -- 6 Office Flow -- 6.1 Introduction

6.2 Check-in -- 6.3 Rooming -- 6.4 Check-out -- 6.5 Conclusion -- 7 Creating a Practice Ambience -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Creating a Welcome Area -- 8 Photography and Space Requirements for Everyday and Clinical Trials -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 The Consent Process -- 8.3 The Office Setup -- 8.4 Positioning the Patient and Framing the Photograph -- 8.5 The Camera: Compression, Focus, and Resolution -- 8.6 Storage and Transmission -- 8.7 Conclusion -- 9 Corporate Structure: Limited Liability and Taxation -- 9.1 What Does Corporate Structure Mean? -- 9.2 Selecting a Corporate Structure

9.3 Corporations and Medicine: The Prohibition of Corporate Practice of Medicine -- 9.4 Conclusion -- 10 Academic versus Private Practice -- 10.1 Academic -- 10.2 Private Practice: Solo, Dermatology Group, Medical/Surgical Group -- 11 Managing the Telecom and IT of Your Business: The Central Nervous System of a Medical Practice -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Hire an IT Consultant -- 11.3 Reserve a Domain Name and Corporate Email Account -- 11.4 Establish a Physical Service Address -- 11.5 Reserve Phone and Fax -- 11.6 The Buildout -- 11.7 Establish Service Contracts

11.8 Business Associate Agreement -- 11.9 Hardware -- 11.10 Cyber Security -- 11.11 Conclusion -- 12 Choosing and Implementing an Electronic Medical Record System -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Step One: Set a Tone -- 12.3 Step Two: Create a Multidisciplinary Implementation Team -- 12.4 Step Three: Choose the Software -- 12.5 Step Four: Configure Your Software -- 12.6 Step Five: Identify Hardware and Personnel Needs -- 12.7 Step Six: Transfer Data -- 12.8 Step Seven: Decide on the Launch Approach -- 12.9 Step Eight: Develop Disaster Protocols -- 12.10 Step Nine: Initiate Your Training Plan

12.11 Step Ten: Enhance EMR-related Communication Skills

The ultimate guide to managing the multifaceted business aspects of a dermatology practice Although board-certified dermatologists provide the best care for their patients, managing a practice and optimizing every facet of the business is a daunting endeavor. Business acumen is not taught in residency and is the most overlooked aspect of any given practice. The Business of Dermatology, written by esteemed dermatologists Jeffrey S. Dover, Kavita Mariwalla, and an impressive group of experts, provides a rare opportunity to learn about the operations side of practices across the country. Written.

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