Charitable foundations offer a critical safety net to underinsured patients

As a physician for more than 35 years with a large multiple sclerosis practice, I am more than familiar with the increasing challenges my patients face in accessing their critical treatments. And the Nov. 11 Economy & Business article “Pricey specialty drugs force seniors to make hard choices ” accurately highlighted the incredible dilemma faced by seniors on Medicare who need expensive specialty medications to treat their illnesses.