🎙️ 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.