what is the patient shark tank®​?


​The Patient Shark Tank®  was created to amplify the voice of the patient and caregiver in the design, development and/or continuous improvement of healthcare innovation, whether it's technology, research, clinical trials,  education, policy, strategy, ...and the list goes on.  Although there are expert patients and caregivers who are part of the tribe, the majority of patients and their caregivers have not intersected with players in the healthcare ecosystem other than their healthcare team. Patients and caregivers are coached on how to reflect on their personal stories and experiences as they provide perspectives and/or partner on the development of innovations. 

Diversity 
68% of the voices that represent the Patient Shark Tank® are from underrepresented groups. These patients and caregivers are harder to reach, and many aren't on online communities, social media and/or at conferences sharing their health story.  Many don't realize they have a voice or role to play in reshaping healthcare, which is why we've been laser focused on ensuring their part of the conversation.
Their voices matter. 

Anonymity
Many people living with an illness struggle with what to share, with whom, and for what purpose. They may fear the consequences of disclosure or stigmatization. They may just want to maintain their privacy and that's OK. This doesn't mean they don't want to be part of co-designing the future of healthcare, which is why we've created safe spaces for them to contribute to the conversation without ever sharing any personal identifiable information or even leaving their home.
Their voices matter.

Certification & Standards
A standard methodology was co-designed with patients and caregivers to allow for both a quantitative and qualitative approach to patient and caregiver perspectives. 

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The bottom line: RAW, DIVERSE and unfiltered perspectives are often overlooked in healthcare.


​the patient shark tank®​ in action

Technology. Education. Research. Policy. Processes. Quality Measures. Strategies. 
  • Perspectives on Innovations
  • Insights & Surveys
  • Clinical Trial Design
  • ,Speakers & Meeting Participants​
  • Co-Design Projects​
  • Feedback Loops 
  • Short Term/Long Term
  • Live or Virtual ​​

A few projects...
  • MIT Hackathon
  • The App Review: Patients & Caregivers
  • Research Design
  • A Month in the Life of ME

Join the tribe!

Are you a patient or caregiver who wants to ensure your voice is heard in the design and development of innovations designed FOR YOU?
Are you an organization who would like to obtain patient/caregiver insights on an idea and/or initiative? 
   
Are you a clinician who would like to provide perspective on an innovation based on whether or not you would recommend it to one of your patients?