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  • Medical Sociology
  • Public Health

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  • Healthcare disparities significantly impact patient outcomes in multiple sclerosis (MS).
  • Addressing inequalities in MS care delivery is a growing concern for medical organizations.
  • The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) acknowledges the need to tackle these disparities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on healthcare disparities in MS, focusing on race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
  • To assess CMSC members' awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues and educational needs.
  • To outline the CMSC's strategic actions and recommendations for advancing DEI within the MS community.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on MS healthcare disparities.
  • Membership survey on DEI awareness, education needs, and institutional policies.
  • Formation of a CMSC task force on DEI.
  • Development and adoption of a DEI mission statement.

Main Results:

  • MS healthcare disparities exist across various demographic groups.
  • CMSC members show varying levels of awareness regarding DEI issues.
  • There is a recognized need for enhanced education and resources for MS care providers on DEI.
  • Existing institutional policies on DEI in MS care settings are inconsistent.

Conclusions:

  • The CMSC has implemented a multi-faceted approach to address DEI in MS care.
  • Recommendations include increasing diversity in the future MS workforce.
  • Ongoing evaluation and adaptation of DEI policies are crucial for the MS community.