Lumina Partners With Multiple Sclerosis Association of America to Expand Access to Imaging Services
Lumina Imaging and Diagnostics is proud to partner with the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America to help individuals who are uninsured or underinsured pay for important imaging scans that can be used in the diagnosis and treatment of MS – one of the most disabling neurological conditions.
MSAA’s MRI Access Program has helped qualifying individuals pay for cranial (brain) and c-spine scans for more than 30 years. MSAA designates preferred providers in various markets throughout the country and directs patients toward those organizations for imaging services. MSAA selected Lumina because of its accessibility, technical expertise, and its ability to provide hospital-quality imaging services at a controlled cost.
For more information about the program, including eligibility criteria, click here.
“At Lumina, we are committed to making imaging more human, and that means providing the best possible experience for our patients,” said Bryan Crowley, Director of Business Operations. “An MS diagnosis can be a frightening experience, and it’s crucial that we provide compassionate care at every step of the way – and that’s exactly what you can expect from Lumina’s technologists and other caregivers.”
In the United States alone, about 1 million people suffer from MS. And while there is no cure, medicines and other treatments can help control the condition and ease some of the symptoms.
The MetroHealth System launched Lumina in 2019 to answer this simple question: Why are MRI and CT scans so expensive and difficult to schedule? Lumina offers hospital-quality imaging services with an exceptional patient experience at a cost 60-80% lower than hospital facilities. And with the recent opening of its Westlake site, most Northeast Ohio residents are now within a 20-minute drive of these innovative imaging centers. Lumina also has locations in Solon, Medina and Mentor.
Founded in 1837, MetroHealth is leading the way to a healthier you and a healthier community through service, teaching, discovery, and teamwork. Cuyahoga County’s public, safety-net hospital system, MetroHealth meets people where they are, providing care through five hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers. Each day, our nearly 9,000 employees focus on providing our community with equitable healthcare — through patient-focused research, access to care, and support services — that seeks to eradicate health disparities rooted in systematic barriers. For more information, visit metrohealth.org.
About Lumina
Lumina Imaging and Diagnostics, a non-profit business created by Cleveland, Ohio-based The MetroHealth System, is high-quality medical imaging without the high cost. Lumina’s goal is to simplify healthcare by providing outpatient CT and MRI scans using state-of-the-art technology at a cost 60-80% lower than hospital facilities. With convenient locations and flexible scheduling, patients can have their images completed quickly, with minimal to no wait times, and receive their reports within 24-hours. More information is available at https://www.luminaimaging.com/.
