I have never done much marketing for myself as a keynote speaker, but I am on a mission to change the world. It’s not time to be shy. I want everyone to understand the power and potential of patients, survivors, and caregivers connecting with each other to solve problems. My upcoming book, Rebel Health, is […]
peer-to-peer health care
Rebel Health
Longtime readers know I’ve spent the last two years writing a book about peer-to-peer health care and the incredible work being done by patients, survivors, and caregivers. (Even longer-term colleagues and friends know I’ve had this project on simmer since I left Pew Research, but I got happily sidetracked a couple of times.) I am […]
Caregiver starter pack
We usually don’t get to choose when to become caregivers. A crisis hits and we are dropped into a maze populated by scary monsters, like family conflict or financial ruin, and no guides. This happened to a friend of mine recently and, when her loved one’s situation stabilized, I sent her 3 things: 1. A […]
The Next Big Thing in Health
This week I was a guest on the Next Big Thing in Health podcast (listen here or wherever you get your podcasts). I thought I’d share links to some of the people and resources I mention: ARCHANGELS WORK helps people translate the skills and experiences they acquired as caregivers into talking points for a job […]
Patient-led innovation
Update: Here’s a link to the list I created based on the comments gathered here and on Twitter and LinkedIn. I am curating a list of organizations that are putting patient-led innovation to work. What follows is an incomplete list — please help me by sharing YOUR favorite peer-to-peer communities in the comments below. Extra […]
Solvers attack problems
Solvers identify challenges, then test and develop new concepts, code, and inventions to meet their needs. They work on a problem with a singular focus because their life – or the life of a loved one – often depends on their ability to find or invent a solution. Some Solvers openly share their designs online for […]
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