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...
“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...
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 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...
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 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...
