Best Sanofi US Patient Advocacy Podcasts (2025)

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How to Close the Gap Between Scientific Innovation and Patient Access in the U.S. Healthcare System 24:28

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12d ago24:28

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Why do life-changing medical innovations often struggle to reach the patients who need them most? In this episode of Patient Advocacy Voices, Esther Krofah of the Milken Institute moderates a powerful conversation with senior Sanofi leaders across immunology, vaccines, diabetes, and policy on the systemic barriers that stand between scientific brea…

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Building Awareness, Driving Change: Inside APFED’s Strategy for Rare Disease Advocacy 37:10

1M ago37:10

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How do you drive awareness for a rare disease with a name that’s difficult to even pronounce and a wide range of symptoms that mimic other conditions? In this episode, host Eric Racine and co-host Preeya George-Guiser sit down with Mary Jo Strobel, Executive Director of the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED), about the organiza…

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How the Shifting U.S. Health Policy Landscape is Impacting the Patient Community 22:29

3M ago22:29

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How will the shifting U.S. healthcare policy landscape impact patients? It’s an important topic that many patient advocates are thinking about today. This month’s special episode features a thought-provoking panel discussion recorded during the Sanofi Patient Advocacy Council meeting in Washington, D.C., where panelists dove into this topic. Adam G…

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Scalable Solutions: How the American Lung Association Evolves to Meet the Needs its Community 26:49

4M ago26:49

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Get ready for an inspiring conversation about the power of passion, purpose, and partnerships in evolving patient advocacy to meet the changing needs of a community! In this episode, Harold Wimmer, President and CEO of the American Lung Association, shares insights from his incredible 46-year journey with the organization. Harold reveals how the Am…

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Springboard to Season 2: How Advocacy Leaders Make a Difference for Patients, Science, and Policy 46:10

6M ago46:10

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Patient Advocacy Voices is dedicated to helping US advocacy groups strengthen capabilities in service to patients and their mission. Season 2 continues and will provide deeper insights and more pragmatic tips from patient advocacy leaders and visionaries. In this special episode to start the new season, host Eric Racine is joined by all his Sanofi …

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How to Innovate and Collaborate to Advance Patient-focused Priorities – The National Health Council 22:12

7M ago22:12

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With more than 100 years of experience, the National Health Council knows how to bring patient advocacy groups and other organizations together to advocate for patients’ interests. How do they stay at the forefront of a patient-focused US healthcare system? They innovate and collaborate. In this episode, Sanofi host Eric Racine and cohost, Demi Ana…

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How Might We? How Fresh Perspectives Can Change Outcomes in Overlooked Conditions 27:02

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When it comes to meeting healthcare’s biggest challenges, sometimes the best approach begins with curiosity. Dr. Jean Wright, MD, MPH, Chief Executive Officer of the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Foundation, has made an immense impact on the COPD community and knows firsthand how to bring new solutions that move the needle for poorly…

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Transforming the Pace of Medicine Development Through Partnerships with the Patient Advocacy Community 31:50

9M ago31:50

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From leveraging existing resources to filling gaps with innovative tools, partnerships throughout the healthcare industry can help meet the needs of more patients and drive impact in an accelerated way. In this episode, Eric Racine is joined by Vicky DiBiaso, Global Head of Patient Informed Development and Health Value Translation at Sanofi, and Sa…

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Taking a Business Approach to Advocacy and Philanthropy - How a Venture Philanthropist Invests to Impact Peoples’ Lives 16:36

9M ago16:36

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David Panzirer, a trustee of the Helmsley Charitable Trust, discovered his calling when his daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D). A businessperson at his core, David views healthcare grants as investments, and his team continuously develops a deep understanding of the ecosystem as a key success factor to maximize their impact. Learn fr…

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Long-Term Impact: Aggregating Data to Accelerate Innovations for Patients 14:06

10M ago14:06

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To help make an impact for patients, it's important to have a comprehensive understanding of how a disease impacts their day-to-day lives. Michael Osso, Chief Executive Officer of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation knows this well. He and his team created a comprehensive research ecosystem that harnesses data– from reported anecdotes to clinical data…

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An Advocate's Journey to Put Patients at the Forefront of Research 13:36

12M ago13:36

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Patient advocacy groups have become a powerful force engaging with clinical researchers. The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) has been one of the best at driving a research agenda that matters to patients, yet they still saw areas for improvement. Maria Santaella, Vice President of Research Strategy at NBDF, realized the importance of …

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Building a Leader: How to Grow with Your Patient Advocacy Group 21:29

1y ago21:29

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What does it take to grow a patient advocacy group from the ground up to become a driving force for patients in the US? Learn how Julie Block, President and CEO of the National Eczema Association (NEA), defined a bold long-term vision and learned to trust her team to stay true to the plan. Defining a five-year strategic blueprint, NEA took a broad …

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The First Cancer Center on Native Land – From Promise to Reality 18:25

1y ago18:25

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What does it take to improve access to specialty care for vulnerable and underserved populations? What if the starting point is a complete lack of specialty care services? When Kim Thiboldeaux, CEO of the Northeast Business Group on Health, was told there was no cancer or specialty care on Native American reservations, her first reaction was shock,…

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Many Voices, One Goal: The Power of Alliances 20:51

1y ago20:51

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Cancer can be an isolating condition, so Meredith Cowden has made it her mission to ensure other patients are not alone. Meredith, a cancer survivor living with chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD), responded to adversity by forming the Meredith A. Cowden Foundation with her family to support and advocate for fellow transplant patients. The ke…

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Capturing Data to Evaluate and Communicate Impact 17:40

1y ago17:40

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Impact is a word we often use in patient advocacy. We know it’s important to the patients and communities being served, and that it also matters to the funders of advocacy programs. But how do you capture impact, when do you start, where does the information come from, and how should it be communicated? Sanofi host Eric Racine and co-host Elizabeth…

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How to Create Partnerships That Build Trust and Deliver Outcomes 15:12

1+ y ago15:12

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Building trust and improving health in underserved communities can be a daunting challenge. Most would agree that “it takes a village,” but how do you create that village, and who are the right partners? In this premier episode of “Patient Advocacy Voices,” Sanofi host Eric Racine and his co-host Courtney Peters discuss this challenge with Dr. Laur…

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Patient Advocacy Voices – Trailer 1:36

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