Leah Howard
President and CEO of the National Psoriasis Foundation and a lawyer by background; leads advocacy on access to therapies and policy reforms such as step therapy guardrails and pharmacy benefit manager reform.
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Jan 9, 2026 • 19min
Sustainable legislative reform outweighs temporary discount programs
Leah M. Howard, President and CEO of the National Psoriasis Foundation, dives into pressing health care reforms. She critiques the recent rise of direct-purchase drug programs, arguing that they can't substitute for systemic legislative change. Howard champions the Safe Step Act, emphasizing its potential to protect patients from expensive step therapy practices. The discussion highlights the need for transparent pharmacy benefit manager reforms and systemic solutions that prioritize patient health over corporate profits.
Aug 1, 2023 • 48min
Ep.200 "The Future is Now! Changing Health Outcomes for Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis"
Matt Werbach, Leah Howard, and Guy Eakin from NPF discuss the foundation's research activities, challenges faced by patients, funding mental health research, and their vision for a cure. They express gratitude and encourage engagement from the community.
