CMSC 2022 | The complex healthcare landscape of MS

At the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) congress 2022 in Maryland, Bari Talente, JD, National MS Society, Washington, DC, describes the complex healthcare system of multiple sclerosis (MS), which many patients review as non-transparent and laborious. In fact, MS patients are required to track down and gain access to the medication they need by talking to a vast range of individuals (e.g., specialty pharmacies, insurers, healthcare providers and financial assistance firms). Ms Talente also highlights the barriers created by insurance coverage limitations and healthcare provider availability. The access to a knowledgeable neurologist or a MS specialist is important for MS patients which can be impeded by availability and transportation limitations. Additionally, MS patients often communicate with multiple other providers, such as rehabilitation services, adding to the intricate care system.