National MS Society and Partners Make Progress in Multiple Sclerosis Care in South Carolina
NATIONAL MS SOCIETY, COMMUNITY PARTNERS SHOW EARLY IMPACT IN CLOSING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS CARE GAPS IN SOUTH CAROLINA
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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, alongside Prisma Health and the Medical University of South Carolina, is making strides in enhancing MS care access in South Carolina. Their initiatives aim to reduce the average 66-mile travel distance for patients seeking specialty care, improving early diagnosis and treatment for the estimated 14,800 residents living with MS.
- 01The National MS Society's MS Care Desert Initiative is supported by a significant sponsorship from Genentech, aimed at improving MS care across the U.S.
- 02In South Carolina, referrals to the MS Navigator program increased from one to 270 after the initiative's launch.
- 03Prisma Health has launched the first neurospecialized MS rehabilitation program in the Midlands, doubling referrals for rehabilitation services.
- 04The initiative includes the development of MS-specific training for community health workers to enhance patient-centered care.
- 05This pilot program in South Carolina is part of a broader effort that includes similar initiatives in Wisconsin and Mississippi.
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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, in collaboration with Prisma Health and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), is making significant progress in improving access to multiple sclerosis (MS) care in South Carolina. Currently, individuals with MS in the state travel an average of 66 miles to receive specialty care, which can delay diagnosis and treatment. The MS Care Desert Initiative, supported by a historic sponsorship from Genentech, aims to bridge these care gaps. Since the initiative's launch, MUSC has increased referrals to the MS Navigator program from just one to 270, showcasing the effectiveness of improved referral pathways. Additionally, Prisma Health has initiated the first neurospecialized MS rehabilitation program in the Midlands, significantly increasing the number of patients receiving rehabilitation services. The South Carolina Community Health Worker Association is also developing MS-specific training to enhance culturally responsive care. This pilot program is part of a larger initiative addressing MS care gaps in multiple states, with the goal of ensuring timely and effective treatment for the estimated 14,800 people living with MS in South Carolina.
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The initiatives are expected to significantly reduce the distance and barriers to accessing MS care, improving health outcomes for patients.
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