Agenda
Friday, November 6, 2026
9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Registration
11:00 AM
Opening Remarks – Day 1
Amy Brennan
Prior Authorization Coordinator
Dermatology Associates
11:10 AM
The Power of Change: Transforming Prior Authorizations into Patient Advocacy
Veronica Cabassa
CEO/Founder
VC BioAdvocate Consulting LLC
11:40 AM
ACCESS THEATER: Galderma
12:10 PM
Lunch
1:10 PM
InsightsConnect: Speed Networking Session
2:10 PM
More Than a Signature: Why Provider Involvement Matters in Prior Authorizations
Racheal Cooley
Biologic Coordinator
Pine Belt Dermatology
2:40 PM
FRM Panel: What’s Changing from the Field
Jaime Bond, PharmD
Field Reimbursement Manager
Sanofi
3:10 PM
Break
3:25 PM
From Chief Complaint to Coverage: How Documentation Gets Patients on Therapy Faster
Brandi Harlow, MA
Certified Dermatology Technician Lead Medical Assistant
Vivida Dermatology
Dalavone Khampatoumma LPN
Administrative Medical Manager
Grand Island Dermatology
3:55 PM
Navigating Access to Biologics for Your Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis Patients
Amy Brennan
Prior Authorization Coordinator
Dermatology Associates
Brought to you by Sun Pharmaceuticals
4:25 PM
BCoD Member Meeting
5:10 PM
Patient Journey: Feature Film
Brought to you by Incyte
6:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Brought to you by Johnson & Johnson
Saturday, November 7, 2026
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Registration
7:30 AM
Networking Breakfast
8:00 AM
Opening Remarks and Awards Presentation – Day 2
Katherine Vargas
Medical Benefits Specialist
ASPN Pharmacies
8:10 AM
J&J Address
8:20 AM
Keynote: Winning the Battle Within: Building a Resilient Mindset in a Changing World
Hollie Jo Hepler
Director of Performance
Master Your Mindset
9:20 AM
ACCESS THEATER: Arcutis
9:50 AM
Break & Exhibits
10:50 AM
Managing Up: How To Get The Support You Need
Monet Edwards
Practice Manager
Pinnacle Dermatology
Board Member, Association of Dermatology Administrators and Managers (ADAM)
11:20 AM
Getting Started: The Lilly & EBGLYSS Support Experience
Amy Brennan
Prior Authorization Coordinator
Dermatology Associates
Brought to you by Eli Lilly
11:50 AM
Training Tomorrow’s Dermatologists Today
Desiree Brooks
Manage Care Coordinator of Biologics
Texas Tech Dermatology
12:20 PM
Lunch & Exhibits
1:50 PM
The Dermatologist’s 2026 Biologics and Access Update
H. L Greenberg, MD
Las Vegas Dermatology
2:20 PM
Fireside Chat: BC and Provider Collaboration
H. L Greenberg, MD
Dermatologist, Owner
Las Vegas Dermatology
Lu Teves
Las Vegas Dermatology
2:35 PM
ACCESS THEATER: Johnson & Johnson
3:05 PM
Care to Coverage: Simplifying Medicare for Dermatology Biologics
Shanda Mendez
Biologic Coordinator, RMA, C-PAM2, PAS
Messenger Dermatology
3:20 PM
From Denial to Access: Overturning a Humana Part D Denial in Court
Emily Smith
Biologics Coordinator
Qualderm Partners
3:35 PM
Break
4:05 PM
AI in Dermatology: Applications in Medical and Aesthetic Practice
Nina Harry, FNP-BC
Aesthetic Dermatology Nurse Practitioner – Comprehensive Laser & Aesthetics, President, Dermatology Nurses Association (DNA)
4:35 PM
Choose Among Four Breakout Sessions
Breakout 1: Best Practices for Medicaid & Medicare Access Systems
Sheri Wallace
Senior Account Representative
AcariaHealth Specialty Pharmacy
4:35 PM
Breakout 2: The Power of Persistence in Patient Access
Terri Devin
LVN, Biologic Coordinator
Sienna Derm
4:35 PM
Breakout 3: Preventing Burnout in the Biologic Coordinator Role
Kimberly Gooden
Chief Operating Officer
Dermatology Consultants
4:35 PM
Breakout 4: Unified Workflow for Faster Treatment Starts
Jessica Bohnett, CMA, CDT
Biologics Coordinator
Optima Dermatology
Sherri Denton
Billing Manager & BC
Stutz Dermatology
5:15 PM
Exhibit Hall Reception
Sunday, November 8, 2026
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Registration
7:30 AM
Networking Breakfast
8:00 AM
Opening Remarks and Awards Presentation – Day 3
Crystal Howard, LPN
Certified Biologic Coordinator
Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center
8:10 AM
ACCESS THEATER: Abbvie
Access Support with Immunology Policies and Forms
Myke Caracci
Associate Director, AbbVie Patient Services
8:40 AM
Speaking PBM: Leveraging Clinical Trial Endpoints for Challenging PAs
Barry Gardner
Certified Medical Assistant/Biologic Coordinator
Westside Dermatology
9:10 AM
Building Biologic Workflows When Biologics Aren’t Your Only Job
Brianna Pepin, CCMA, CDT, PACS
Biologic & Specialty Medication Coordinator
Bates Mill Dermatology
9:40 AM
Break
10:10 AM
Writing Winning Comprehensive Appeals
Sarah Bailey
Biologic Coordinator/LPN
Center for Skin Wellness
Tammy Bragg, CCMA, CPAM3
Practice Manager/BC
University Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center
10:40 AM
Access Under Pressure: Winning Against Accumulators & Maximizers
Nyesha Solomon
BC/CMA
The Skin Care Center,
Biologic Coordinator
Rivercity Dermatology
Mayleen DeKuiper
Biologic Coordinator
Lakeshore Dermatology
11:10 AM
The Real Impact of Biosimilars in Dermatology
Optimizing Specialty Pharmacy Workflow
David Hartigan
BC Clinical Services Executive
Lumicera Health Services