Updated program delivers streamlined access to resources and new opportunities for clinical engagement
Earlier this week, the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) announced the launch of its newly reimagined Professional Membership program, designed to better equip health care providers with the tools, education, and community needed to improve outcomes for people living with psoriatic disease.
Psoriatic disease affects more than eight million people in the United States, yet significant gaps remain in diagnosis, treatment, and coordinated care. For nearly 60 years, NPF has been a driving force behind every major advancement in psoriatic disease treatment and better clinical care. The result: today, most patients can achieve complete skin clearance and dramatically improved management of psoriatic arthritis.
This redesigned program reflects NPF’s ongoing commitment to supporting health care providers with practical, relevant resources that help close these gaps and advance the standard of care. Professional Membership signals a shared commitment to clinical excellence and improved outcomes for all who live with psoriatic disease.
“The science of psoriatic disease is accelerating but many patients still face delays in diagnosis and inequities in access to care,” said Leah M. Howard, JD, President and CEO of the National Psoriasis Foundation. “This reimagined Professional Membership program is not just about providing resources – it’s about building a more connected, informed, and empowered community of professionals who can fundamentally change the trajectory of care for millions of people living with psoriatic disease.”
Enhancements made to the Professional Membership program include:
- A centralized digital membership portal that brings together a range of benefits in one streamlined experience.
- Expanded professional opportunities, including the ability to participate in a speaker’s bureau which positions members as leaders in the field.
- New branding and recognition opportunities to help clinicians elevate their visibility and demonstrate their commitment to psoriatic disease care.
- A calendar-year membership structure, providing a consistent, year-round experience and extended access to member benefits.
NPF is also excited to launch its new President’s Council Leadership Circle, which recognizes health care providers whose personal philanthropic leadership is making a significant impact on the future of psoriatic disease. The Leadership Circle is reserved for clinicians who contribute $5,000 or more annually to NPF – honoring those whose generosity reflects a deep commitment to improving health outcomes. Members of the Leadership Circle are automatically recognized as part of the President’s Council and receive the full benefits of membership, along with elevated visibility and engagement opportunities within NPF’s professional community.
“It is critical to support NPF through Professional Membership, since the organization does so many things to help us and our patients,” said Andrew Blauvelt, M.D., M.B.A., chair of the NPF Medical Board. “NPF helps patients navigate the therapeutic landscape, helps patients with referrals to psoriasis specialists, advocates to reduce insurance barriers, funds for cutting-edge research, offers educational materials to providers and patients, and organize important training and research meetings. The impact on the field of psoriatic disease is significant and helps remove critical barriers between patients and effective therapies.”
The launch of the reimagined Professional Membership program is part of NPF’s broader strategy to strengthen collaboration across the health care ecosystem and expand its professional community. Learn more at psoriasis.org/promember.
About the National Psoriasis Foundation
The National Psoriasis Foundation is the leading nonprofit representing individuals with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. The mission of NPF is to drive efforts to cure psoriatic disease and improve the lives of more than 8 million individuals in the United States affected by this chronic immune-mediated disease. Learn more at psoriasis.org.