At PatientsLikeMe, we strive to put the interests of you, the patient, first in everything we do. After all, you are the customers of the healthcare industry, and you deserve to have a say about the products and services created for you. Unfortunately, your needs and opinions often haven’t had the influence on the decision-making […]
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2010 was a strong year for business development at PatientsLikeMe. Our goal was – and continues to be – to align patients’ needs with industry interests in order to maximize interaction between the two. Here are a few of our successes and challenges over the year. Successes 1. New Partnerships, New Communities In the first
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With every new member at PatientsLikeMe, there is more data generated for research, more dialogue about individual experiences, and a more expansive support network. Additionally, with more patients we can become the world’s largest and loudest representative of the patient voice. To that end, our job in marketing is to share your stories and tell
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Last weekend, we headed to New York City in great anticipation of the 2010 Parkinson’s Unity Walk held each year in Central Park. We were excited once again to meet members of Team PatientsLikeMe, a group of patients who travel from across the country to meet one another and work tirelessly to raise money each
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To continue our series in honor of Parkinson’s Awareness Month, here’s another interview to bring you “the patient voice.” We recently featured this interview with three-star member daddytom in the April edition of our Parkinson’s Community newsletter. Read on to learn what he has to say about finding courage, recognizing mentors and raising awareness about
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What better way to kick-off 2010 Parkinson’s Awareness Month than to bring you “the patient voice.” At PatientsLikeMe, we believe in getting to know the person, not just the “patient.” That’s why we interview patients each month in our newsletter to find out more about how they approach life. We recently featured englishtutor, a
2010 Parkinson’s Awareness Month:
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PatientsLikeMe partner, Myelin Repair Foundation (MRF), is a nonprofit organization devoted to reducing the time it takes to discover and develop treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Recently, the MRF launched a campaign called “Where are the Cures?” – a site dedicated to a greater understanding of the barriers slowing the discovery and development of
Where are the Cures?
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As 2009 comes to an end, we want to take this opportunity to thank all of our members, partners and general fans for another great year. Here’s a recap of some of the exciting happenings at PatientsLikeMe these past 12 months. Wishing you all a Happy New Year! Community Milestones This year, the 15+ disease
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