MS Work Space Podcast
A recent study found that almost a million people in the US have Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and many more are caring for someone with this complex and costly disease. And, it often affects people of working age in the prime of their careers.That's why we created the MS Work Space Podcast Series. Hear from experts in managed care, benefits management, and healthcare providing real-world insights on the impact of MS in the workplace.
MS Work Space Podcast
MS By the Numbers: The Financial Realities of MS for Employers & Employees
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Mary Schaefer, SHRM-CP, PHR, Dr. Gary Owens
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Season 1
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Episode 3
Host Mary Schaefer, SHRM-CP, PHR talks to medical and pharmacy management expert Dr. Gary Owens about the significant financial impact of multiple sclerosis (MS) and the detrimental impact that treatment-related costs can have on employers, payers as well as those who have been diagnosed with the disease. Topics include lost productivity in the workplace, healthcare costs associated with MS co-morbidities, lost productivity in the workplace and the criticality of establishing a strong sense of partnership between payer, employer and employee (with MS) to identify viable solutions as soon as possible to drive positive long-term health outcomes and minimize costs for all parties.