From Patient to Advocate—Transforming Healthcare Through Patient Insights
What happens when patients take the lead in shaping healthcare innovation?
In this episode of HIT Like a Girl, guest host Demi Radeva sits down with Molly Schreiber, a passionate patient advocate who has lived with type 1 diabetes for 35 years and rheumatoid arthritis. Molly shares her incredible journey from being a patient to joining Savvy Cooperative, a patient-owned marketplace revolutionizing how healthcare companies access patient insights and data.
Together, Demi and Molly explore:
- The critical gaps between patient needs and industry deliverables.
- How patient-centric approaches can drive better healthcare solutions.
- The ongoing challenges in digital health, including accessibility, interoperability, and data privacy—especially in women’s health.
- Why patient collaboration is essential for meaningful policy and innovation.
Molly’s story is a powerful reminder that patients aren’t just beneficiaries of healthcare—they’re its most valuable partners.
Key Moments:
00:17 | Molly’s Personal Healthcare Journey
00:59 | Policy Shifts and Industry Changes
02:21 | Bridging the Gap Between Patient Needs and Industry Delivery
03:18 | How Savvy Cooperative is Empowering Patients
05:36 | Overcoming Challenges in Digital Health Accessibility
07:12 | Interoperability and Patient Control Over Data
08:21 | The Untapped Value of Patient Data
10:07 | Women’s Health Data and Privacy Concerns
11:17 | How to Improve Patient Collaboration in Healthcare
12:24 | Molly’s Message to Policymakers
Tune in to hear Molly’s inspiring story and learn how patient insights are shaping the future of healthcare.
Why Listen?
This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about patient advocacy, healthcare innovation, and data-driven solutions. Molly’s insights are a call to action for policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to put patients at the center of healthcare.
