The transformative power of peer support, patient-centred innovation, and grassroots movements that reshape the healthcare landscape.
Welcome to the North of Patient podcast - conversations on health[beyond]care - where we paint an inspired landscape of healthcare's future through dialogues with creative and unconventional thinkers from around the world.For a summary of the episode, visit the blog post on North of Patient.
This week's guest is Susannah Fox, author ofRebel Health. Susannah brings a wealth of experience from her time as Chief Technology Officer for the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, where she led innovative projects in open data and technology.
In this episode, Susannah shares stories from her career, illustrating how patient-led innovations often emerge from the margins. Join us as we explore the ways in which empowered patients are bridging the gaps in the traditional healthcare system themselves.
Learn more aboutRebel Health.
In this episode, we discussed the research priorities of Parkinson’s patients. If you're interested in exploring the study further, check it out here:
Deane KHO, Flaherty H, Daley DJ, et alPriority setting partnership to identify the top 10 research priorities for the management of Parkinson's diseaseBMJ Open2014;4:e006434. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006434
Key stamps from our conversation are below:
00:27 Meet the Guest: Susannah Fox
02:04 Susannah’s Career Journey
04:13 Navigating Career Crossroads & Spotting the Future Through Tech Shifts
06:56Rebel Health: Insights from the Book
12:06 The Movement to Democratize Health Data
15:21 Overcoming the Challenges of Healthcare Innovation
18:39 Middle Management’s Role in Sparking Innovation
21:40 Major Milestones: Susannah’s Achievements as CTO
25:25 Ensuring Continuity in Healthcare
31:25 Empowering Patients Through Data Control
34:42 Battling Misinformation in the Health Space
44:55 The Future of Healthcare with AI Integration
55:31 Closing Remarks: Final Thoughts and Key Recommendations
