Home Phototherapy Improves Access to Dermatologic Care: A Novel Stakeholder Alliance to Facilitate Its Implementation.

Conclusion We have developed a home phototherapy program that is effective, safe, and economical for insurers and patients, and believe that this successful program should be replicated by other medical institutions and encourage insurance carriers to include home phototherapy in their covered plans. Home Phototherapy Methods Patients are seen at the dermatology clinic of the University of Rochester Medical Center, and the healthcare provider makes the determination to consider phototherapy based on the clinical assessment and disease characteristics. [Extracted from the article]