Empowering patients with access to their health data and information is crucial for better health outcomes.
In this episode, Susannah Fox, author of “Rebel Health” and technology strategist, discusses the importance of patient-led healthcare revolutions and the democratization of health information. She shares her journey from anthropology and technology to healthcare, driven by a passion for empowering patients and bridging the power imbalance between patients and providers. Susannah highlights the need for patients to own their data and challenges the healthcare industry to improve data access and integration, including better collaboration between dental and medical care. She also introduces the seeker, networker, solver, and champion archetypes as essential roles in navigating complex healthcare systems.
Tune in and learn how patients, clinicians, and innovators can work together to create a more equitable and effective healthcare landscape!