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Strategies for Equitable Access in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Panelist discusses how rapid access clinics could revolutionize HS patient care by providing swift, comprehensive diagnostic pathways, integrating multidisciplinary expertise, and enabling early intervention. Strategies for equitable access include telemedicine, mobile diagnostic units, community health worker training, sliding-scale pricing, and partnerships with local health care providers to overcome geographical and economic barriers in underserved regions.
EP: 1.Bridging the Gap in Recognizing Early Symptoms of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
EP: 2.Improving HS Diagnosis and Care Through Better Alignment of Staging and Severity
EP: 3.Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Care
EP: 4.Economic Implications of Diagnostic Delays in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
EP: 5.Strategies for Equitable Access in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
EP: 6.Partnering With Patient Advocacy Groups to Improve HS Awareness and Outcomes
Video content above is prompted by the following:
- In what ways could rapid access clinics serve as a model for early diagnosis and coordinated care for HS patients?
- What strategies can be employed to ensure equitable access to diagnostic services for patients in underserved areas?
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