Another Candle on the Cake: The American Contact Dermatitis Society Reaches Its 30th Year

Raffi, Jodie; Taylor, James S.; Atwater, Amber Reck; Jacob, Sharon E.; Brod, Bruce A.; Scheman, Andrew; Froehlich, Cynthia; Morales, Dixie; Czajkowski, Ginger; Wu, Peggy

doi:10.1097/der.0000000000000554

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“…One hundred forty-six were allergists, and the rest were primarily dermatologists. 18 However, in the PUF, there were a combined maximum of 263 dermatologists and allergists who submitted patch testing claims to Medicare between 2012 and 2017. Although there is a discrepancy, this is likely because not all ACDS members patch test Medicare patients.…”

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Trends in Patch Testing by Health Care Providers Among US Medicare Beneficiaries

Singh

Liszewski

2021

Dermatitis

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Background: Although patch testing has historically been done by dermatologists, allergists are also patch testing. Little is known about the current utilization of patch testing by medical specialists.Objective: The aim was to determine trends in utilization of patch testing in Medicare beneficiaries by various clinicians and demographics.Methods: Data from the 2012-2017 Medicare Public Use File were analyzed, including 82,241 total unique clinicians of whom 312 filed a patch testing claim.Results: Dermatologists had a steady share of patch tests (annual clinicians; annual patches) from 2012 (158; 258,735) to 2017 (199; 351,994), an increase of 25.9% and 36.0%, respectively. Allergists, however, had a marked increase in utilization of patch tests from 2012 (84; 62,498) to 2017 (187; 182,480), an increase of 122.6% and 192.0%, respectively. In multivariable logistic regression models, male dermatologists and allergists had increased odds of patch testing (P < 0.001 for both), as did clinicians in the Northeast and Southern United States (P ≤ 0.003 for both).Limitations: Data are only available for Medicare Part B patients; changes in utilization may be different for individuals, private insurance, or Medicare Advantage Plans.Conclusions: Relative to dermatologists, patch testing is increasing among allergists. Addressing barriers to patch testing may increase rates of patch testing by dermatologists.

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“…In 2019, there were 1143 physician members of the ACDS. One hundred forty-six were allergists, and the rest were primarily dermatologists 18 . However, in the PUF, there were a combined maximum of 263 dermatologists and allergists who submitted patch testing claims to Medicare between 2012 and 2017.…”

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confidence: 99%

Trends in Patch Testing by Health Care Providers Among US Medicare Beneficiaries

Singh

Liszewski

2021

Dermatitis

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