Empowering Patient Voices: ICER’s 2024 Patient Council Progress and Innovations

By Catherine Koola Fischer

Catherine Koola Fischer

January 2, 2025

Synopsis:

Discover how ICER’s Patient Council is shaping the future of patient engagement in healthcare. In this 2024 progress report, Cat Koola Fischer, ICER’s Director of Patient Engagement, highlights key achievements, including enhanced diversity, accessibility, and inclusivity in patient representation. Learn about the Council’s role in improving patient-facing materials, expanding outreach, and fostering meaningful connections to inform treatment value assessments. This video offers insights into the Council’s impact on ICER’s mission and the ongoing collaboration with the Donaghue Foundation to amplify patient voices in healthcare decision-making.

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