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Autoimmune Disease Investment is a Women’s Health Investment
As women’s health investment continues to bloom, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases (AIIDs) are an under-recognized opportunity. Despite an astonishing 75-80% of autoimmune patients being female, AIIDs are rarely included under the wide umbrella of women’s health. Even big healthcare systems have largely ignored AIIDs, especially in women. AIIDs remain a
The Emerging Patient Voice in Rheumatology
Having dedicated decades to autoimmune patient advocacy, I have witnessed the remarkable emergence of patient voices in rheumatology, supported by the tools of the digital world, most directly by novel communication modes such as social media that support online communities. Thus, my virtual-first, digital rheumatology clinic rheumission was built on
Autoimmune Advocacy: Patient Influencers (Part I)
With the explosion of social media in today’s technological landscape, patient voices are increasingly relevant in rheumatology. Across platforms, countless patients have stepped up as leaders and influencers, using their platforms to share stories and empower others. As a patient and patient advocate myself, I’m extremely appreciative of the work
Autoimmune Advocacy: Health Innovation Leaders (Part II)
In my mission to connect with autoimmune advocates, I have also collaborated with forerunners of patient advocacy and healthcare innovation. Advocacy spans beyond social media, and delves into the sectors of digital health, consulting, and innovation. In this second part, we’ll dive deeper into the dynamic world of advocacy, where
Mission Critical: Patient-First Strategy for Digital Health
Why is a patient-first strategy mission-critical for digital health companies? My passion for strategic patient-first care is built on decades of living with autoimmune disease and advocacy for the invisible autoimmune epidemic. Despite affecting as many people, autoimmune is 50 years behind cancer: under-recognized, under-researched, and with mostly underserved patients.
Our Vision of Autoimmune Care
Autoimmune Patient Journey The convoluted journey of patients with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases (AIIDs) has many stages. Unlike cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, there are no population screening nor public health education programs for AIIDs. This blocks the path to early diagnosis and preventative autoimmune care. As early symptoms fluctuate
Autoimmune Disease Investment is a Women’s Health Investment
As women’s health investment continues to bloom, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases (AIIDs) are an under-recognized opportunity. Despite an astonishing 75-80% of autoimmune patients being female, AIIDs are rarely included under the wide umbrella of women’s health. Even big healthcare systems have largely ignored AIIDs, especially in women. AIIDs remain a
The Emerging Patient Voice in Rheumatology
Having dedicated decades to autoimmune patient advocacy, I have witnessed the remarkable emergence of patient voices in rheumatology, supported by the tools of the digital world, most directly by novel communication modes such as social media that support online communities. Thus, my virtual-first, digital rheumatology clinic rheumission was built on
Autoimmune Advocacy: Patient Influencers (Part I)
With the explosion of social media in today’s technological landscape, patient voices are increasingly relevant in rheumatology. Across platforms, countless patients have stepped up as leaders and influencers, using their platforms to share stories and empower others. As a patient and patient advocate myself, I’m extremely appreciative of the work
Autoimmune Advocacy: Health Innovation Leaders (Part II)
In my mission to connect with autoimmune advocates, I have also collaborated with forerunners of patient advocacy and healthcare innovation. Advocacy spans beyond social media, and delves into the sectors of digital health, consulting, and innovation. In this second part, we’ll dive deeper into the dynamic world of advocacy, where
Mission Critical: Patient-First Strategy for Digital Health
Why is a patient-first strategy mission-critical for digital health companies? My passion for strategic patient-first care is built on decades of living with autoimmune disease and advocacy for the invisible autoimmune epidemic. Despite affecting as many people, autoimmune is 50 years behind cancer: under-recognized, under-researched, and with mostly underserved patients.
Our Vision of Autoimmune Care
Autoimmune Patient Journey The convoluted journey of patients with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases (AIIDs) has many stages. Unlike cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, there are no population screening nor public health education programs for AIIDs. This blocks the path to early diagnosis and preventative autoimmune care. As early symptoms fluctuate