Pediatric biologic therapy demands strategic coordination. Learn how Biologic Coordinators are leading operational excellence, improving access, and shaping outcomes.
Biologic Use in Pediatric Patients
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What I Wish I Knew as a Biologic Coordinator
A real look at the day-to-day challenges biologic coordinators face—from prior authorizations to insurance delays—and why the role matters for patient care.
Step Therapy in 2026: Where States Stand & What It Means for Your Patients
If you've ever fought to get a prescribed biologic or advanced therapy covered, only to be told “you must try this first”, you've encountered step therapy, sometimes called “fail-first”. In 2026, step therapy remains a major hurdle for patients and practices, but...
Tips for Surviving a Stressful Day
“Dealing with insurance and the pharmacy is like playing hide-and-seek… except the rules keep changing and nobody wins.” Some days you’re caring for patients, supporting family, answering questions, and holding it all together like a slightly exhausted superhero—the...
Getting to Know the BCoD Committee: Brandi Harlow – Committee Member MA, Certified Dermatology Technician Lead Medical Assistant – Vivida Dermatology
Q: What is an interesting fact about you that we would not find on your resume? A: I LOVE the Grinch and pickles Q: What was your first job? A: Working at my grandmother’s home decor store from ages 13-15 Q: What does a typical weekend look like for you? A: Sports:...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa: When Reality Outpaces Discovery
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a common disease, but the evidence defining it has failed to keep pace with its clinical burden. Although it is a chronic inflammatory skin condition, it remains widely misunderstood and underdiagnosed. For many patients, its impact extends...
Prior Authorizations, Growing Boys, and the Christmas I Almost Missed
December is here and chaos showed up early. At work, my days are filled with prior authorization renewals, insurance phone calls that somehow all sound the same, and the constant responsibility of making sure patients don’t miss the biologic therapies they rely on. As...
December Focus: Staying Effective in a High-Demand Access Season
December stands as one of the highest-pressure operational cycles for dermatology access teams. PAP renewals, insurance transitions, Medicare changes, and January preparations often hit simultaneously, creating a fast-paced landscape where disciplined time management...
Getting to Know the BCoD Committee: Barry Williams, Certified Medical Assistant/Biologic Coordinator – Westside Dermatology
Q: What is an interesting fact about you that we would not find on your resume? A: I built a year-round greenhouse with grow lights and heaters to grow things whenever I want 😊 Q: What was your first job? A: Target as a cashier Q: What does a typical weekend look like...
When Copay Cards Max Out: End-of-Year Tips for Biologic Patients
As we approach the end of the year, many patients on biologic therapies start noticing something unexpected — their copay cards have reached their annual maximum. For patients relying on these high-cost specialty medications, this can be stressful and confusing. But...