The Dermatology Alliance reaches agreement in principle for Strategic Partnership

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - July 2, 2014 - PRLog -- The Dermatology Alliance, an Independent Physician Association, today announces the strategic partnership that will lead to the creation of the largest network of patch testing centers in the United States.

"Under the terms of the arrangement the Dermatology Alliance will provide administrative and management services for a network of patch testing centers" said Robert E. Nevin.  "These patch testing centers will operate under the trade name, Dermatology Alliance, Patch Testing Centers of Excellence."

The agreement is subject to legal review and approval as well as final terms and conditions which is to be mutually agreed upon within the next coming weeks.

“Contact dermatitis is the third most common reason for patients to seek consultation with a dermatologist” added Nevin, “and this strategic partnership will pair industry leaders in the field of patch testing with members of the American Academy or Dermatology (AAD) http://www.aad.org and the American Contact Dermatitis Society (ACDS) http://www.contactderm.org creating a best in class network of patch testing centers where these patients can seek relief."

About The Dermatology Alliance: The Dermatology Alliance was formed by independent Dermatology practices to provide leverage to other independent Dermatology practices while enabling members to maintain their autonomy and reduce escalating expenses. The Dermatology Alliance is an Independent Physician Association (IPA) that combines the buying power of a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) with the negotiating power of a Managed Services Organization (MSO). For additional information about the Dermatology Alliance visit http://www.dermatology-alliance.com