Cost-effectiveness analysis of using dermatologists versus pediatricians to treat mild to moderate acne.

CONCLUSION: Dermatologist treatment appears cost-effective related to producing additional QALYs at a cost of less than $100,000 per QALY gained. Health plans should consider creating incentives to direct enrollees to dermatologists for acne treatment.
PMID: 28537857 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Dermatol Online J - May 15, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: Davis SA, Himmler S, Feldman SR Tags: Dermatol Online J Source Type: research