Episode 19: Understanding Co-Pay Accumulator Programs: What You Need to Know

The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America is pleased to present our podcast episode “Understanding Co-Pay Accumulator Programs: What You Need to Know” – a topic that affects access to vital medications for many people, including those living with MS. Hosted by Emily Ottaggio of MSAA, we are joined by two experts in their respective fields who share their insights into how these programs work and the real-world implications for access to medications and care. Our guests are Stephanie Spence, PharmD, CSP; and Barry Hendin, MD, whose discussions we hope will provide a better understanding of these complex programs. Dr. Spence is a Certified Specialty Pharmacist who has worked with both pharmacies and doctors for more than two decades. Dr. Hendin, MSAA’s Chief Medical Officer, is an MS specialist, neurologist, and Director of the Arizona Integrated Neurology MS Center, among other credentials.

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Access Free Educational Videos and Webinars Provided by the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America

The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is pleased to provide vital services and resources to individuals affected by MS, their families, and care partners. One of the many MSAA resources available is the Multiple Sclerosis Information (MSi) Video Library. This extensive library features a growing collection of content including webinars, educational videos, and recorded programs that are invaluable to the MS community.

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Episode 18: Family Planning – Motherhood and MS

The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America is pleased to present our podcast episode “Motherhood and MS” as part of our Family Planning with MS series. Hosted by Kate Durack, Director of MSIN Communication and Patient Focus at MSAA, this episode touches on what it is really like to navigate motherhood while living with MS. Our guests are Lisa Doggett, MD, MPH, FAAFP, DipABLM; and Alyx Rossi, FNP-B. Lisa is a family and lifestyle medicine physician, author, and mother of two daughters who has been living with MS since 2009. Alyx is a neurology nurse practitioner and MS and neuro-immunology specialist with a special interest in women’s health and who is also a mother of four.

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What’s New in MS Research – May 2025

Multiple sclerosis (MS) was front and center when neurologists from across the nation gathered in San Diego in April for the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). More than 180 research presentations at the meeting focused on investigational and approved medications for MS, means of monitoring the condition, and strategies for improving quality of life for people with MS.

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