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Psoriasis as an Inflammatory Disease, and What’s Changed Over Time
August is National Psoriasis Awareness Month, and on this episode of Managed Care Cast, we bring you an excerpt of an interview with a New Jersey dermatologist about the changing concept of psoriasis as more than just a skin disease.
August is National Psoriasis Awareness Month, and on this episode of Managed Care Cast, we bring you an excerpt of an interview conducted by Linda Stocum, assistant editor of Dermatology Times®, for Medical World News®, a new webcast from MJH Life Sciences™️.
In it, Jerry Bagel, MD, MS, Windsor Dermatology, East Windsor, New Jersey, discusses how psoriasis is now understood to be an inflammatory disease that, if left intreated, can have devastating cardiovascular effects, on lifespan and quality of life, especially for young people. He also discusses the many lifestyle changes that some patients will need to make after their skin becomes clear.
Watch the full interview on Medical World News.
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Exploring Racial, Ethnic Disparities in Cancer Care Prior Authorization Decisions
October 24th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the author of a study published in the October 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® that explored prior authorization decisions in cancer care by race and ethnicity for commercially insured patients.
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Black Individuals Have Higher Odds of Receiving Skin Biopsies for Psoriasis
September 19th 2024Findings from a new study reveal significant racial differences in skin biopsy frequency for psoriasis diagnosis, indicating potential diagnostic challenges, particularly for Black patients.
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