Brett M. Coldiron, MD

Opinion

Finally, a reproducible quality measure for Mohs

Author:: Brett M. Coldiron, MD

Publish date: May 5, 2017

The quality metric that uses the ratio of Mohs layers can be used by physicians, payers, and patients alike.

News

Why the Affordable Care Act will be greatly modified

Author:: Brett M. Coldiron, MD

Publish date: April 14, 2017

Health care rationing is an uncomfortable topic, but one that responsible Americans should discuss. In particular, physicians should consider this ...

Opinion

How you can help avoid catastrophic cuts to dermatology

Author:: Brett M. Coldiron, MD

Publish date: March 22, 2017

It seems like only yesterday we were celebrating the elimination of the Medicare sustainable growth rate and the continuation of “global periods.” ...

Opinion

Why can’t my patient have that miracle drug?

Author:: Brett M. Coldiron, MD

Publish date: February 14, 2017

You and your patients deserve to know why insurers have become so bold in ignoring physician requests for treatment of their patients – ERISA

Article

Unshackle American medicine

Author:: Brett M. Coldiron, MD

Publish date: December 13, 2016

The American people just elected a regulatory wrecking ball, so let’s look at some changes we can hope the Trump administration will make.

Article

Time for transparency in skin cancer treatment

Author:: Brett M. Coldiron, MD

Publish date: November 15, 2016

I heard Marty Makary, MD, speak at the annual meeting of the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) a few months ago, and got to meet with him the...

Article

Coding: Things often forgotten

Author:: Brett M. Coldiron, MD

Publish date: October 14, 2016

As all of you know, several years ago, CMS unilaterally decided that consultations were really just new patient visits, and stopped paying for cons...