Empower Health Strategies

Thank you for sharing our Founder’s story, Chronic Boss Collective! The power of “chronic” women supporting each other to affect real change in the world is unlike anything else we’ve experienced! ? ????♀? Meredith Mangold, CPXP #chronicbosscollective #patientexperience #patientengagement #digitalhealth #patientcentric #healthtech #entrepreneur

Don’t assume you’re the smartest person in the room! ?? This is why communication and collaboration are essential for creating meaningful and successful digital health innovations! ?? Thank you for sharing this and the important work you do through Uncommon Bold, Emily F Peters! ??

Exciting news from our Founder, Meredith Mangold, CPXP!

The Patient Experience Institute nails it. ?? Empathy really is the heart of patient care. ?? When healthcare providers genuinely connect with patients, it bridges the gap between just giving medical advice and truly supporting someone's health journey. It makes patients feel heard and cared for, which can make all the difference in their treatment and overall experience. ?? The same is true for healthcare innovation.?? When digital health solutions are designed and developed from a place of true understanding and empathy, the resulting product will be much more attuned to patient users' real-life needs. Without empathy, innovations can't be truly human-centric. ?? ?? ?? Learn more about how Empower Health Strategies partners with healthcare innovators to create empathetic solutions ?? https://rb.gy/wq132k #DigitalHealth #PatientExperience #PatientEngagement #HealthTech #Healthcare #HealthcareInnovation #Empathy #HumanCenteredDesign #PatientCentric

We couldn't have said it better ourselves, Digital Medicine Society (DiMe)! ?? We love talking to digital health leaders about the importance of engaging patients throughout their innovation process to create tools that will be truly impactful for patients as they navigate their health journeys! ?? Whether this means gathering insightful data from early users or integrating patient feedback and co-design mechanisms throughout the product life cycle, every patient engagement touchpoint empowers innovators with essential information that can make the difference between a cool piece of tech and a meaningful, effective, and valuable solution for both patients and the professionals who develop them! ?? ?? Learn more about how Empower Health Strategies partners with healthcare innovators to show them how to intentionally engage patients in their innovation process here: https://rb.gy/wq132k #DigitalHealth #PatientExperience #PatientEngagement #HealthTech #EmpowerHealthStrategies #Healthcare #HealthcareInnovation #CoProduction #ExperienceBasedCoDesign #DigitalMedicineSociety

So excited to read about this recent research on microbiome-based AI-assisted personalized diets for IBS management! This reminder that tech empowers rather than replaces the human component in healthcare aligns perfectly with our mission to enhance patient care and empower healthcare stakeholders through innovative, informed, and intentional solutions. ?? Some Key Takeaways from the Study: 1?? Personalized Diets vs. FODMAP: The study found that AI-assisted personalized diets significantly improved IBS symptoms and quality of life across all IBS subtypes, outperforming the traditional low-FODMAP diet in several measures. 2?? Microbiome Diversity: Personalized diets led to significant positive shifts in gut microbiome diversity, which is crucial for overall gut health and symptom management. 3?? Holistic Patient Care: The integration of AI and microbiome analysis in diet planning underscores the importance of personalized and data-driven approaches in enhancing patient outcomes in functional gastrointestinal disorders. Huge thanks to the incredible Stephen Lupe, Psy.D. for sharing this study! #patientengagement #patientexperience #digitalhealth #healthtech #IBD #IBS #chronicdiseasemanagement

?? Some thoughts from our Founder, Meredith Mangold ?? I don't know about you, but when I'm on a doctor's exam table or filling out mountains of medical paperwork over and over again, I can sometimes feel like a medical object or problem to be assessed rather than a person. ???? Patients aren’t just cases to be solved—they’re people with rich lives, personal stories, values, and beliefs. ?? They want to be seen, heard, and respected for who they are and what they need. ?? It’s essential for digital health innovators to engage patients at every stage of their product development process so they’re equipped with the knowledge and tools they need to create truly effective, impactful, and human-centric solutions. ?? This collaborative approach helps maintain and encourage a compassionate and personal connection that can often be missing in traditional healthcare experiences. ?? ?? ?What about you? Do you feel like your healthcare providers or the healthcare solutions you use treat you as a person first? What makes you feel one way or another about that? ??

Couldn’t have said it better! ?????? Patients are experts. Their insights are valuable. Collaboration is the key to creating successful healthcare solutions that matter! ???? Thanks for including us (even peripherally) in this amazing project! Looking forward to continuing to collaborate with you, Sarah Stern! ?? Healthcare professionals - If you’re looking for an expert in human-centered healthcare design, look no further! ?? Sarah Stern

?? THIS!! ?? Emma Sutcliffe perfectly articulates what we tell healthcare innovators on a daily basis. ?? ? Too often the concept of "#PatientEngagement" is in word only. By treating patients like "puppets" and neglecting to recognize them as equal partners, organizations are missing out on a valuable resource that can elevate their success and contribute to better outcomes all around. ?? ? Our goal is to demonstrate the power of the #PatientPerspective to #DigitalHealth innovators. ?? We show them how to genuinely engage patients as integral players throughout their innovation process from ideation to iteration. ?????????? ? This intentional collaboration empowers innovators with the "insider knowledge" they need to create effective and meaningful solutions that truly improve the health outcomes and lives of their patient users. ?? ?? Ultimately, just like Emma said, "patients are experts, not entertainment." ???? #InternationalSocietyforPatientEngagementProfessionals Empower Health Strategies