Survey on Private Dermatology Practice Characteristics and Fees in Spain in 2023. Update and Changes From 2018

Abstract

The present work includes the analysis of the data obtained through a survey conducted in January 2023 to 235 dermatologists practicing private healthcare activity in Spain. A subsequent frame is added to the study with similar methodology carried out in 2018, while analyzing the changes and adaptations that the practice has with the new times and emerging challenges. Compared to 2018, in 2023 the following findings stand out: increases in dedication to private activity, teleconsultations, advance payment for techniques, acceptance of payments by bank card and electronic banking; changes in the periodicity of price adjustment; the fact that 60% of respondents state that they have adjusted prices upwards in the year; a rise in prices that is approximately in line with that of the CPI, and the observation that male dermatologists more frequently state higher extreme prices.

Keywords: Age factors; Economics; Economía; Factores etarios; Fees; Gender identity; Identidad de género; Private practice; Private sector; Práctica privada; Remuneración; Sector privado.