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Episode 5 - Elucidating the Economic Burden of MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) manifests in various subtypes, with the bulk of disability occurring among individuals with progressive disease. According to Dr. Fred Lublin, the primary drivers of burden in MS are motor dysfunction and cerebellar dysfunction, and there are numerous facets that account for the growing burden of the neurological condition. Dr. Gary Owens noted that the economic burden of MS can really be categorized into 3 phases: Phase 1 is the cost burden associated with initial presentation and the ensuing, intense diagnostic evaluation period; Phase 2 is comprised of diagnosed patients receiving disease-modifying treatments; and Phase 3 consists of patients with progressive disease and the expenditures associated with chronic care.
Trends in Hospital Pricing for Vulnerable Emergency Department Users, 2021-2023
December 4th 2025Self-pay emergency department prices rose significantly from 2021 to 2023, especially at for-profit and system-affiliated hospitals, highlighting growing affordability challenges for uninsured and underinsured patients.
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