MS Work Space Podcast

MS By the Numbers: The Financial Realities of MS for Employers & Employees

February 11, 2020 Mary Schaefer, SHRM-CP, PHR, Dr. Gary Owens Season 1 Episode 3
MS Work Space Podcast
MS By the Numbers: The Financial Realities of MS for Employers & Employees
Show Notes

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.