Have you ever picked up a prescription at your local pharmacy and learned at the checkout counter that your insurance will not pay for it because you need a prior authorization? Nobody told you ahead of time and you are not sure where to go for help… If you have been in that situation, continue reading. In this blog, SkinCare Physicians’ Prior Authorization Coordinators are shedding some light on the process of getting prior authorization. SkinCare Physicians’ dermatologists prescribe thousands of prescriptions to patients in the Boston area each week, many of which require prior authorization. Obtaining prior authorization for … Continue reading »
Every three years, SkinCare Physicians (SCP) undergoes a rigorous process of preparing for accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). AAAHC Accreditation is an external, independent process of evaluating a healthcare organization’s policies, procedures, processes and outcomes against nationally-recognized standards. This accreditation is important as health care quality issues are gaining prominence in both public and professional arenas. In May 2013, following an in-depth, 194 page self-assessment, SCP went through a thorough two day, on-site review by two AAAHC expert surveyors. The surveyors reviewed every operational area of SCP including: Rights of Patients Governance Credentialing Administration Quality … Continue reading »
Chances are if you have had an appointment at SkinCare Physicians you have met with some members of the nursing staff. The staff consists of many dedicated hard working individuals, each one bringing a unique mix of skills to the group. SkinCare Physicians employs a total of 28 on the nursing staff including 16 registered nurses, 2 licensed practical nurses, 7 medical assistants, 1 full time surgical scheduler and 2 prior authorization coordinators. Their roles vary from phone triage, medical care and education, surgical assistance and independent operation, to working with insurance companies to have necessary medications approved. All members … Continue reading »
HMOs (health maintenance organizations) have a penetration rate of 34.5% in Massachusetts, the fourth highest in the United States, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Here at SkinCare Physicians, 43% of our patients are covered by an HMO insurance plan. This post explains the common characteristics of HMOs and offers valuable tips to ensure a worry-free visit at your specialist office. What HMOs have in common There are several different types of HMOs, but they all share the following few characteristics: The role of the primary care physician (PCP): Members select a primary care physician (PCP) to coordinate all of … Continue reading »
Once again, SkinCare Physicians tops the list of dermatology practices with most of its physicians named as Top Doctors by Boston Magazine. Over the past decade, many of our practitioners have appeared regularly in this annual list of top physicians. In the December 2012 issue of Boston Magazine, an astounding eight of our physicians were named as top doctors, seven in the dermatology category (Drs. Kenneth Arndt, Jeffrey Dover, Michael Kaminer, Kay Kane, Thomas Rohrer, Jeffrey Sobell, and Robin Travers) and one in the ophthalmology section (Dr. Katrinka Heher). This makes three years running that seven of our dermatologists have been … Continue reading »
Fall is the time for picking apples, pumpkins, and … health insurance plans! Indeed, most people will have to select their insurance carriers by November 15, 2012 for next year. Fortunately, many employers are offering online tools and special programs to help you better understand your choices.
At SkinCare Physicians, our mission is to deliver personalized service along with ethical, skilled, comprehensive care. Our renowned physicians offer a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, providing patients with unparalleled service. This vision is the cornerstone of who we are and what we do. The physicans and staff at SkinCare Physicians work every day to help reach this vision. Our patients are our best teachers in showing us what we do well so that we can build on these successes! Not only do we perform regular patient satisfaction surveys to hone our skills, but we welcome spontaneous patient … Continue reading »
Drs. Kaminer, Arndt, Dover and Rohrer have written and edited the world’s newest and most innovative textbook on cosmetic surgery, The Atlas of Cosmetic Surgery. Continue reading »
