When Copay Cards Max Out: End-of-Year Tips for Biologic Patients

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...
Getting to Know the BCoD Committee: Katherine Vargas

Getting to Know the BCoD Committee: Katherine Vargas

Q: What is an interesting fact about you that we would not find on your resume?A: I make a mean homemade green chicken enchilada with plant-based cheese. It’s a favorite in my house and always a hit. Q: What was your first job?A: My first job was as a cashier at Pic N...
Getting to Know the BCoD Committee: Crystal Howard, LPN

Getting to Know the BCoD Committee: Crystal Howard, LPN

Q: What is an interesting fact about you that we would not find on your resume?A: I’m a bit of a control freak…lol. I hate asking for help and do not delegate well. I love to organize things and will block out everything else around me until I get it done....
Not Just Skin Deep: Reshaping Equity in Dermatology

Not Just Skin Deep: Reshaping Equity in Dermatology

Not Just Skin Deep: Reshaping Equity in Dermatology Even as dermatology evolves and makes progress in skin of color education, one of its most pressing problems remains unsolved: patients with richly pigmented skin, particularly Black individuals, continue to face...
Getting to Know the BCoD Committee: Hailey LaRosa

Getting to Know the BCoD Committee: Hailey LaRosa

As part of our ongoing spotlight series, we spoke with Biologic Coordinator Hailey LaRosa to learn more about her journey—from living off the land to diving into a new role with heart and determination. With six months of hands-on experience and a love for building...
Getting to Know the BCoD Committee: Amy Brennan

Getting to Know the BCoD Committee: Amy Brennan

As part of our ongoing spotlight series, we spoke Amy Brennan, Prior Authorization Coordinator and BCoD CE Chair at Dermatology Associates, to get a glimpse into her world—from figure skating dreams to her passion for patient access. With eight years of experience and...
Getting to Know the BCoD Committee: Lu Teves

Getting to Know the BCoD Committee: Lu Teves

As part of our ongoing spotlight series, we connected with Biologic Coordinator Lu Teves to learn more about her journey, what motivates her, and how she found her calling in patient access. From organizing closets to navigating complex prior authorizations, Lu brings...
Getting to Know the BCoD Committee: David Hartigan

Getting to Know the BCoD Committee: David Hartigan

As part of our ongoing spotlight series, we caught up with David Hartigan, Biologic Coordinator/BCoD CE Chair – Optima Dermatology, to learn more about his background, what motivates him, and what excites him about being part of BCoD. From coaching football to...