Partnering With Patient Advocacy Groups to Improve HS Awareness and Outcomes

Panelist discusses how patient advocacy groups act as critical bridges between patients, researchers, and health care providers, ultimately improving recognition, treatment, and quality of life for individuals affected by hidradenitis suppurativa.

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

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EP: 6.Partnering With Patient Advocacy Groups to Improve HS Awareness and Outcomes

EP: 7.Holistic Care for HS Patients: The Power of Multidisciplinary Models

EP: 8.The Case for HS Centers of Excellence: Evidence for Improved Patient Outcomes

EP: 9.Innovating HS Care: Applying Multidisciplinary Lessons to Diagnosis and Management

EP: 10.The Value Proposition: Justifying the Investment in HS Centers of Excellence

EP: 11.Key Takeaways on HS Care: Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Equity Solutions

EP: 12.Navigating HS Management: The Patient Journey

EP: 13.Advancing HS Outcomes: Resource Prioritization and Success Measurement

EP: 14.Tailoring HS Treatment: The Path to Better Patient Outcomes

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• Closing thoughts on HS for the AJMC viewing audience.

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