In 2004, the average wholesale price of available MS disease-modifying therapies was $16,000. In 2013, the average price was $61,000; last year, the average price was more than $83,000. That's why my guest this week is David Mitchell, founder & president of Patients for Affordable Drugs. 

We're also talking about a new stem cell therapy study, a new way to avoid overheating when you exercise, and using telemedicine for managing MS. And we are incredibly excited about the new RealTalk MS Alexa skill!

In 2004, the average wholesale price of available MS disease-modifying therapies was $16,000. In 2013, the average price was $61,000; last year, the average price was more than $83,000. That's why my guest this week is David Mitchell, founder & president of Patients for Affordable Drugs. We're also talking about a new stem cell therapy study, a new way to avoid overheating when you exercise, and using telemedicine for managing MS. And we are incredibly excited about the new RealTalk MS Alexa skill!

In 2004, the average wholesale price of available MS disease-modifying therapies was $16,000. In 2013, the average price was $61,000; last year, the average price was more than $83,000. That's why my guest this week is David Mitchell, founder &amp; president of Patients for Affordable Drugs.&nbsp;

We're also talking about a new stem cell therapy study, a new way to avoid overheating when you exercise, and using telemedicine for managing MS. And we are incredibly excited about the new RealTalk MS Alexa skill!

Episode 31: David Mitchell & Patients For Affordable Drugs

Jon Strum cuts through all the jargon and breaks down the latest multiple sclerosis news.  You’ll meet the scientists who are creating tomorrow’s MS treatments today. You’ll hear from the experts discussing how the latest tweaks and changes to our healthcare laws will impact your MS treatment. And we’ll be talking to the courageous MS warriors who are out there advocating on behalf of the MS community every day, as well as the men and women who are committed to living their best lives with MS and living their best lives as MS caregivers.  If you're dealing with multiple sclerosis in your life -- as a patient, caregiver, family member, or friend -- join us each week for RealTalk MS.

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Jon Strum cuts through all the jargon and breaks down the latest multiple sclerosis news. You’ll meet the scientists who are creating tomorrow’s MS treatments today. You’ll hear from the experts discussing how the latest tweaks and changes to our healthcare laws will impact your MS treatment. And we’ll be talking to the courageous MS warriors who are out there advocating on behalf of the MS community every day, as well as the men and women who are committed to living their best lives with MS and living their best lives as MS caregivers. If you're dealing with multiple sclerosis in your life -- as a patient, caregiver, family member, or friend -- join us each week for RealTalk MS.

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