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Opinion|Videos|October 4, 2024

Optimizing Therapy Escalation: Navigating Insurance Barriers and Step Therapy for Patients with Plaque Psoriasis

Author(s)E. James Song, MD, FAAD

A dermatologist provides clinical insights on navigating dose escalation and insurance barriers for patients receiving treatment for plaque psoriasis.

Episodes in this series

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EP. 1 Evolution of Plaque Psoriasis Understanding, Pathophysiology, and Treatment Options

E. James Song is featured in this video series.

EP. 2 Morphological Differences of Plaque Psoriasis vs Eczema Skin Conditions

E. James Song is featured in this video series.

EP. 3 Role of PDE-4 in the Management of Plaque Psoriasis

E. James Song is featured in this video series.

EP. 4 Management of Plaque Psoriasis in a 45-year-old Woman via Telemedicine

E. James Song is featured in this video series.

EP. 5 Optimizing Therapy Escalation: Navigating Insurance Barriers and Step Therapy for Patients with Plaque Psoriasis

E. James Song is featured in this video series.

EP. 6 Case 1: Evaluating Treatment History and Future Management Strategies for a Patient with Mild-to-Moderate Plaque Psoriasis

E. James Song is featured in this video series.

EP. 7 Comparison of Systemic Therapies for Plaque Psoriasis

E. James Song is featured in this video series.

EP. 8 Case 2: Management of a 58-Year-Old Patient with Location-Specific Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Type 2 Diabetes, and Obesity

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EP. 9 Defining Treatment Success with Oral Treatments in Patients with Plaque Psoriasis

E. James Song is featured in this video series.

EP. 10 Treatment Considerations for Patients with Skin and Joint Involvement in Plaque Psoriasis

EP. 11 Tailored Strategies and Evolving Therapies for Plaque Psoriasis

EP. 11 Tailored Strategies and Evolving Therapies for Plaque Psoriasis

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