Module 1 - Management of Atopic Dermatitis in Pediatric Patients

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OVERVIEW

Payers and pediatric dermatologists may encounter several challenges in working together. This activity will discuss strategies to improve communication and collaboration to resolve coverage issues, address reimbursement concerns, and streamline administrative processes.

FACULTY

Joy Wan, MD, MSCE

Assistant Professor of Dermatology
John Hopkins University School of Medicine

Dr. Joy Wan is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include pediatric dermatology and atopic dermatitis.

Dr. Wan received her undergraduate degree in biochemical sciences from Harvard University and her M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed dermatology residency training at the University of Pennsylvania and pediatric dermatology fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She also pursued postdoctoral research training in clinical epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Wan joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2021.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Wan leads an active research program focused on epidemiologic and patient-oriented investigations of pediatric skin diseases including eczema.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1.
Explain the challenges pediatric and adult patients’ experience with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis and the recommended treatment options
2.
Assess opportunities to collaborate and apply fair drug coverage policies to atopic dermatitis treatments
3.
Identify opportunities to address elements that contribute to the disparities in access and outcomes in atopic dermatitis