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The dermatologist and managed care

R H Brodkin1, R Rickert, B C Machler

  • 1Department of Medicine, St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, New Jersey, USA.

Cutis
|November 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Dermatologists offer cost-effective treatment for cutaneous tumors, demonstrating superior diagnostic accuracy and reducing healthcare expenses for managed care. This study highlights their economic advantages in managing skin conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Managed care organizations face economic pressures.
  • Accurate and cost-effective treatment of cutaneous tumors is a priority.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the economic benefits of dermatologic specialists in treating cutaneous tumors.
  • To compare the diagnostic accuracy and treatment setting of dermatologists versus non-dermatologists for cutaneous tumors.

Main Methods:

  • Retrieved biopsy reports for 300 consecutive cutaneous tumors from a suburban medical center.
  • Compared diagnostic accuracy and treatment location between dermatologists and non-dermatologists.

Main Results:

  • Dermatologists exhibited superior performance in diagnosing and treating cutaneous tumors.
  • Treatment by dermatologists resulted in substantial cost savings for third-party payers.

Conclusions:

  • Dermatologic specialists provide a more economical approach to managing cutaneous tumors.
  • Integrating dermatologists into managed care pathways can lead to significant cost reductions.

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