University of Michigan Associate Professor of Neurology Dr. Brian Callaghan spoke to Lester Graham on Michigan Radio’s Stateside program on Friday (June 7) to discuss how much out-of-pocket costs have increased for patients with certain neurological disorders. Dr. Callaghan talks about the details of the study, why patients are paying more, and what can be done about it.
Listen to the complete Stateside interview
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