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- AMA Disappointed CMS Moving Ahead with Problematic Information on Website for Patientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/ama-disappointed-cms-moving-ahead-with-problematic-information-on-website-for-patients/2458788/The AMA is "dismayed" that CMS is moving forward with its Physician Compare website, the AMA has issued a statement to express its concern "that incomplete and potentially inaccurate information...will misinform patients." “Given the widespread accuracy issu
- Cosmetic Surgery Forum Wraps Seventh Successful Yearhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/cosmetic-surgery-forum-wraps-seventh-successful-year/2458791/Covering topics from the appropriate use of permanent fillers to the role of spirituality in practice, the seventh annual Cosmetic Surgery Forum (CSF) brought together experts from multiple specialties at the Aria in Las Vegas this month. The three-day program included guidance on practice manage
- Modernizing Medicine Introduces Practice Management Solutionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/modernizing-medicine-introduces-practice-management-solution/2458792/Modernizing Medicine, Inc., creator of the Electronic Medical Assistant® (EMA™), introduced its new practice management solution, modmed PM, at the company’s second annual EMA Nation Users Conference. Building on the success Modernizing Medicine has achieved by employing s
- Pfizer and Allergan to Combinehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/pfizer-and-allergan-to-combine/2458803/The boards of directors for Pfizer Inc. and Allergan plc have both unanimously approved, and the companies have entered into, a definitive merger agreement under which Pfizer will combine with Allergan in a stock transaction currently valued at $363.63 per Allergan share, for a total enterprise v
- ASDSA Patient Safety Hero Honorees Recognizedhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/asdsa-patient-safety-hero-honorees-recognized/2458810/The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association (ASDS) announced its Patient Safety Hero Award recipients during the recent 2015 ASDS Annual Meeting in Chicago to recognize leaders who have taken an active role in the promotion and protection of patient safety in dermatologic procedures
- LEO Pharma to Acquire Global Dermatology Portfolio from Astellashttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/leo-pharma-to-acquire-global-dermatology-portfolio-from-astellas/2458818/LEO Pharma A/S and Japanese pharmaceutical company Astellas Pharma Inc. have entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement under which Astellas will transfer its global dermatology business to LEO Pharma for € 675 million. Under the terms of the agreement, the assets and associated respon
- Dr. Mandy Honored with ASDS Stegman Awardhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dr-mandy-honored-with-asds-stegman-award/2458828/Stephen H. Mandy, M.D., of Miami Beach, FL, was presented recently with the Samuel J. Stegman, MD, Award for Distinguished Service, the highest honor bestowed by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS). The Stegman Award – given to Dr. Mandy during the 2015 ASDS Annual
- Allergan Completes Acquisition of Kybella Maker Kytherahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/allergan-completes-acquisition-of-kybella-maker-kythera/2458856/Allergan plc has successfully completed the acquisition of Kythera Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. Allergan acquired Kythera in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.1 billion. The acquisition of Kythera adds Kybella® (deoxych
- Dermira: Kathleen Sebelius Elected to Board of Directorshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dermira-kathleen-sebelius-elected-to-board-of-directors/2458861/Dermira, Inc. has elected Kathleen Sebelius, the 21st U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, to its board of directors. "We are honored and excited to welcome Kathleen Sebelius to Dermira's board of directors,&quo
- Scleroderma Foundation to Honor Genentech's Dr. Jeffrey Siegel for Scientific Contributionshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/scleroderma-foundation-to-honor-genentechs-dr-jeffrey-siegel-for-scientific-contributions/2458864/Dr. Jeffrey Siegel, Senior Group Medical Director of Immunology at Genentech, will be honored by the Scleroderma Foundation of Southern California with the Spirit of Leadership Award at their 17th annual “Key to a Cure” gala, which will be held on Saturday, Octobe