Practice Management in 2027: Drug Pricing, Access Barriers, and Operational Strategy

Dermatology practices continue to face growing pressure from drug pricing, payer restrictions, prior authorization, staffing challenges, reimbursement shifts, and patient affordability concerns. This session examines operational strategies for navigating access barriers while preserving quality of care and practice sustainability. Topics include biologic and specialty medication workflows, patient support programs, team roles, financial counseling, documentation, and adapting practice systems to a more complex treatment environment.