THE COST OF MS TO CANADA

Canadians across the country are concerned about our health care system. A recent report from Deloitte Access Economics studied the cost of multiple sclerosis (MS) to Canada.

Findings showed costs associated with MS are $3.4 billion annually - and rising.

Disruptions in Canada's health care system during the pandemic caused additional delays in both MS diagnosis and MS treatment, resulting in worse outcomes for Canadians living with MS. Without bold action from governments, the situation will only get worse.

Here's how you can help.

We're calling on all governments to take bold action now: Boost MS specialist care to improve outcomes and invest in MS research to prevent MS.

HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP.

We’re calling on all governments to take bold action now and invest in MS research to prevent MS and to close the COVID-19 gap by boosting MS specialist care.

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Dear Minister Michel & Minister [Last Name]:

I am writing to share with you a recent report that found multiple sclerosis (MS) costs Canada more than $3.4 billion annually – with costs continuing to grow. I would ask that you act now to reduce these costs by investing in MS prevention research and addressing access to early diagnosis and treatment by boosting MS specialist care.

[Your personal comments will be inserted here.]

Deloitte Access Economics studied the current state of MS care in Canada and found the annual cost of MS to be $42,880 per person – much higher than other chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Of that $3.4 billion total, health system costs comprise $1.31 billion and productivity loss accounts for $1.33 billion.

These costs will continue to rise due to the current state of health care in Canada.

Disruptions in Canada's health care system during the pandemic caused additional delays in both MS diagnosis and MS treatment, resulting in worse outcomes for Canadians living with MS.

As you continue to address the challenges in delivering health care, it’s imperative you prioritize the needs of Canadians living with MS.

We’re calling on all governments to take bold action now and invest in MS prevention research and address delays in diagnosis and treatment by boosting MS specialist care.

Please let me know if I can count on you to #TakeActionForMS and implement changes needed to improve MS care in Canada.

Sincerely,

[Your Information]

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Dear Minister Michel & Minister {contact_data~lastName},

I am writing to share with you a recent report that found multiple sclerosis(MS) costs Canada more than $3.4 billion annually – and the costs are continuing to grow. I would ask that you act now to reduce these costs by investing in MS prevention research and addressing access to early diagnosis and treatments by boosting MS specialist care.

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Deloitte Access Economics studied the current state of MS care in Canada and found the annual cost of MS to be $42,880 per person – much higher than other chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Of that $3.4 billion total, health system costs comprise $1.31 billion and productivity loss accounts for $1.33 billion.

These costs will continue to rise due to the current state of health care in Canada.

Disruptions in Canada’s health care system during the pandemic caused additional delays in both MS diagnosis and MS treatment, resulting in worse outcomes for Canadians living with MS.

As you continue to address the challenges in delivering health care, it’s imperative you prioritize the needs of Canadians living with MS.

We’re calling on all governments to take bold action now and invest in MS prevention research and address delays in diagnosis and treatment by boosting MS specialist care.

Please let me know if I can count on you to #TakeActionForMS and implement changes needed to prevent MS and improve MS care in Canada.

Sincerely,

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{user_data~province}

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