Policy priorities

The Derma Care Access Network advocates for policies that reduce barriers to dermatologic care and support patient access to medically appropriate therapies.

Step Therapy

Patients should not have to fail treatments that are unlikely to work for them before accessing appropriate care.

Non-Medical Switching

A change in insurance coverage should not automatically mean a change in treatment.

Prior Authorization

Patients should not have to wait weeks for approval to receive prescribed treatment.

Medically Necessary Care

Coverage decisions should account for individual patients, not just standardized criteria.

Copay Accumulators

Patient assistance should help patients afford treatment without creating unexpected financial barriers.

Misclassification of Dermatologic Conditions

Accurate classification matters for access to care.

Advancing Policy Solutions

DCAN supports legislative and policy solutions that reduce barriers to treatment, strengthen patient protections and improve access to dermatologic care.

Utilization Management Map

Explore state-level utilization management policies that may affect access to prescribed medications and treatments.

Prescription Drug Affordability Board Tracker Map

Explore DCAN's tracker to learn about state-level activity that may affect access to dermatologic treatments.