Survey of Arkansas Dermatology Practitioners on Arkansas Medicaid Coverage of Dermatologic Medications
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Keywords
Medicaid, health inequity
Abstract
Introduction: This study sought to evaluate the perception of Arkansas dermatology practitioners regarding coverage of dermatologic medications as well as prior authorization burdens for patients with Arkansas Medicaid versus private insurance.
Methods: We surveyed Arkansas dermatology practitioners’ opinions on Arkansas Medicaid’s prior authorization requirements, dermatologic medications on formulary, and the difference in treatment options for their Medicaid patients versus private insurance patients. We distributed this survey via the Arkansas Dermatological Society’s list-serve.
Results: Our survey results are based on thirty dermatology practitioners in the state of Arkansas. The results of our survey add to the literature on healthcare disparities in dermatology by showing significant dissatisfaction from Arkansas dermatology practitioners regarding Arkansas Medicaid’s prior authorization requirements, dermatologic medications on formulary, and the difference in treatment options for their Medicaid patients versus private insurance patients.
Discussion: Given the disproportionate representation of patients with skin of color among Arkansas Medicaid recipients, these results raise the concern that Arkansas Medicaid may be contributing to healthcare inequities among racial minorities.
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