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Engaging Patients in Research and Health
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Defining the ROI of Patient Engagement in MedTech Product Development
Learn about the value and return on investment of patient engagement in medical technology product development.
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Featured
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Defining the ROI of Patient Engagement in MedTech Product Development
Learn about the value and return on investment of patient engagement in medical technology product development.
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Engaging Patients in Research and Health
Programs
Strengthening the ability of patient foundations, non-profit organizations, and patients to engage with the R&D process from beginning to end in full partnership.
LeadersLink
LeadersLink focuses on building participants’ leadership skills and professional network and addressing their top priorities.
Practice of Patient Engagement
Ensuring that patients remain at the center of the biomedical research ecosystem is a top priority for FasterCures. Our patient...
The Research Acceleration and Innovation Network (TRAIN)
A network of more than 160 foundations interested in taking a strategic and entrepreneurial approach to funding and advancing...
Vital Voices
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) sets the standards for payers and value assessors nationwide.
Engaging Patients in Research and Health
Reports and Thought Leadership
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Vital Voices Webinar Series Part 3: Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Navigating State-Level Coverage and Payment Decisions
The third installment of the Vital Voices webinar series explored how patient organizations can navigate and inform state-level coverage and payment structures to improve treatment access. State Medicaid programs play a pivotal role in...View Webinar -
Vital Voices Webinar Series Part 2: Patient Organization Strategies to Inform CMS Access and Coverage Decisions
For some patient organizations, engaging with CMS can feel unattainable due to limited resources and expertise. Participating in coalitions can help overcome these challenges by amplifying collective patient voices, aligning priorities, and...View Webinar -
Bridging Gaps in Clinical Trials: Strategies for Increasing Access and Representation
Despite high levels of spending on health care in the United States—almost double that of peer high-income countries—health outcomes continue to lag across a wide range of disease conditions. The differences in the incidence, prevalence...Read Report
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Vital Voices Webinar Series Part 1: Patient Organization Strategies to Inform CMS Access and Coverage Decisions
For some patient organizations, engaging with CMS can feel unattainable due to limited resources and expertise. Participating in coalitions can help overcome these challenges by amplifying collective patient voices, aligning priorities, and...View Webinar -
Prescription Drug User Fee Act VIII (PDUFA)
FasterCures at the Milken Institute is honored to provide our response to the Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting; Request for Comments [FDA–2025–N–0816]. As a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank, the Milken...Read LetterImage
Esther Krofah
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute HealthEsther Krofah is the executive vice president of Health at the Milken Institute, leading FasterCures, Public Health, the Future of Aging, and Feeding Change. A recognized expert in health policy, biomedical innovation, and clinical research, Krofah has extensive experience shaping health initiatives that unite diverse stakeholders, foster collaboration, and motivate action toward shared goals. -
Toward Self-Sustaining Models for Preventive Health Investments
Many types of health interventions fit the adage, “A pint of sweat saves a gallon of blood.” By engaging in preventive behaviors and consuming preventive care, the risk of future adverse events is lowered—saving both human suffering and the...Read Article -
Patient Engagement in Care Delivery: Approaches by Health-Care Providers
Patient engagement is a critical component at every stage of the health care ecosystem, from drug development to care delivery.Read Report
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Defining and Demonstrating the Value of Patient Engagement in Medtech Research and Product Development
In 2022, FasterCures published a report titled The Current Landscape of the Science of Patient Input, which examined the progress of patient engagement (PE) in biomedical research and identified ways to overcome ongoing challenges. Building...Read Report
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Featured Event Sessions and Webinars
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What's Trending in MedTech?2024 Global Conference Panel -
Building More Diverse and Inclusive Patient Organizations and CommunitiesWebinar -
The Path Forward for Patient-Focused Product Development and Use of Patient Input in Decision-Making2022 Future of Health Summit Panel -
Time=Lives and What's Next for Patient Engagement: Policymaking as a Driver of Progress2022 Future of Health Summit Panel -
Research Roadmaps: A Case Study in Charting a Path Forward to Accelerate Breakthrough CuresWebinar -
Exploring the Power of Patient Registries to Generate Real World Data and InsightsWebinar -
Making the Business Case for Patient Engagement2022 Global Conference Panel