LAURA ROSE COHOON
JOHNSTOWN,COLORADO
Summary
Access and reimbursement professional supporting dermatology patients through benefit verification, prior authorization, appeals, and foundation support, implementing Buy & Bill process in our office, and submitting 30+ patient assistance or bridge program enrollments per month, overturning 5+ denied medication cases per month. Coordinates with specialty pharmacies and manufacturer programs to reduce coverage delays and keep prescriptions moving. December 2026 marks 14 years with Ideal Dermatology and reflects a strong motivation to become a field reimbursement manager.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/BIOLOGIC & PATIENT COORDINATOR
Ideal Dermatology
Loveland, CO
12.2012 - Current
- Coordinate several patients in reimbursement support by guiding patients through access steps and payer-related requirements.
- Support 20+ patients per day with biologic education, process updates, and understanding of next steps.
- Complete and submit biologic enrollment forms accurately to keep patient intake moving.
- Initiate and complete prior authorizations for medications, including biologics, to reduce delays in treatment access.
- Manage appeal management when biologic medications are denied and move cases forward through resolution.
- Guide patients through the biologic process between specialty pharmacies and HUBs while addressing questions from teammates.
- Maintain a positive, professional tone while validating patient understanding and supporting patient concerns.
ACCESS SPEAKER
Eli Lilly
01.2023 - Current
- Present company-approved slide decks and access information to peer audiences.
- Participate in mandatory training and compliance certification programs.
Access Speaker
Johnson & Johnson
12.2023 - Current
- Present company-approved slide decks and access information to peer audiences.
- Participate in mandatory training and compliance certification programs.
Access Speaker
AbbVie
01.2024 - Current
- Present company-approved slide decks and access information to peer audiences.
- Participate in mandatory training and compliance certification programs.
Access Speaker
Incyte
06.2024 - Current
- Present company-approved slide decks and access information to peer audiences.
- Participate in mandatory training and compliance certification programs.
Access Speaker
Galderma
08.2024 - Current
- Present company-approved slide decks and access information to peer audiences.
- Participate in mandatory training and compliance certification programs.
Access Speaker
UCB Pharma
08.2025 - Current
- Present company-approved slide decks and access information to peer audiences.
- Participate in mandatory training and compliance certification programs.
Access Speaker
Arcutis Pharmaceuticals
06.2026 - Current
- Present company-approved slide decks and access information to peer audiences.
- Participate in mandatory training and compliance certification programs.
Access Speaker
Bristol Meyers Squibb
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Present company-approved slide decks and access information to peer audiences.
- Participate in mandatory training and compliance certification programs.
Education
Nursing
Midland Luther College-Nursing School
Bachelor's Degree - Healthcare Administration
Southern New Hampshire University Online
12-2027
Prior Authorization Certified Specialist (PACS) - undefined
ACMA
01-2023
Certified Dermatology Tech - undefined
The Association of Dermatology Techs (ACDT)
01-2017
Certified Medication Aide - undefined
State of Nebraska
01-2009
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Front Range Community College
01-2004
Skills
Access & reimbursement
Prior authorizations
Appeal management
Benefit verification
Payer portal navigation
Copay assistance navigation
Biologic process navigation
Patient care
Injection training
Specialty pharmacy coordination
Patient education
EMR documentation
HIPAA compliance
Affiliations
- Member of Biologic Coordinators of Dermatology (BCOD)
Certification
Prior Authorization Certified Specialist (PACS)
Interests
Spending time with adopted daughter, family, and friends, Playing tennis, Camping, Travelling, Playing cards, Board games, Yard games
Timeline
Access Speaker
Arcutis Pharmaceuticals
06.2026 - Current
Access Speaker
UCB Pharma
08.2025 - Current
Access Speaker
Galderma
08.2024 - Current
Access Speaker
Incyte
06.2024 - Current
Access Speaker
AbbVie
01.2024 - Current
Access Speaker
Johnson & Johnson
12.2023 - Current
Access Speaker
Bristol Meyers Squibb
10.2023 - 02.2025
ACCESS SPEAKER
Eli Lilly
01.2023 - Current
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/BIOLOGIC & PATIENT COORDINATOR
Ideal Dermatology
12.2012 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Front Range Community College
Certified Medication Aide - undefined
State of Nebraska
Certified Dermatology Tech - undefined
The Association of Dermatology Techs (ACDT)
Prior Authorization Certified Specialist (PACS) - undefined
ACMA
Bachelor's Degree - Healthcare Administration
Southern New Hampshire University Online
Nursing
Midland Luther College-Nursing School