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Emerging technologies like embedded payments, patient photography, and artificial intelligence (AI) are shaking up the healthcare world — especially in dermatology. These tools can boost efficiency and improve patient care, but they also come with some big questions around compliance and privacy. So, how do you make sure you’re using these innovations to your advantage without stepping into a regulatory minefield? Let’s break it down.

A successful dermatology practice has a lot of moving parts: clinician expertise, patient engagement, competitive marketing. But all those efforts are for naught if your billing system doesn’t keep the cash flowing in.

CPT codes are the secret language of healthcare, bridging communication between your dermatology practice, regulatory agencies, and the payers covering your patients’ treatments.

The dermatology market is valued at $8.9 billion. Thanks to insurance covering more procedures than ever before and the rise of teledermatology, skin care is only becoming more accessible. Throw in a greater demand for dermatology as the U.S. population ages, and many practices are poised to increase their revenue and impact.

Ever dream of starting your own dermatology practice? While owning a business is hard work, it also gives you greater control over your career.

Relying on TouchMD to connect with patients for over a decade, Dr. Joel Schlessinger tells us why he “can’t live without it,” from helping patients understand what to expect to chronicling their improvements after treatment. Recorded live with Tyler Terry at the AAD annual meeting in San Diego.

The father-son team of Dr. Joel & Dr. Daniel Schlessinger join us live at the American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting in San Diego to share insights from their innovations in dermatology and aesthetic medicine. In practice since 1993, board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joel Schlessinger is an industry leader in technology within dermatology, cosmetic surgery and clinical research. Raised in the office, his son Dr. Daniel Schlessinger will join the practice after completing his fellowship to continue this legacy into the future. As a longtime Nextech and TouchMD user, Dr. Joel Schlessinger shares how Nextech seamlessly unites his dermatology practice, medical spa, and skin care store. Hear how Nextech and Dr. Schlessinger evolved together over the years, from practice management to EMR and why he credits Nextech with saving his practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We’ve reached a point in time where patients from five generations will be walking into your aesthetics practice. Their preferred treatments, communication styles, and ideal experiences vary greatly. Younger generations crave a digital, efficient experience while older generations may struggle if there’s too much technology to navigate.