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Dermatologist perceptions of teledermatology implementation, future use after COVID-19

2021-03-31
(Press-News.org) What The Study Did: This study sought to assess dermatologists' perceptions of and experiences with teledermatology in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and new regulatory changes including parity in reimbursements between video and in-person visits.

Authors: Jules B. Lipoff, M.D., of the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, is the corresponding author.

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(doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2020.0195)

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