BOSTON, July 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WEGO Health, the premier network of patient leaders, today announced the launch of an industry-first platform that revolutionizes the way advocates and influencers share knowledge and collaborate with the healthcare industry. The platform further advances WEGO Health's mission to amplify the reach and impact of patient leaders across all health conditions.
WEGO Health consulted with more than 1,000 patient leaders to identify their top areas of interest and to shape the platform's features, which include a forum to connect with other thought leaders, online courses to support skills development, and opportunities to collaborate with healthcare organizations on patient engagement initiatives.
"This is something I wish existed when I started my journey as a patient advocate," says Julie Croner, Vice President of WEGO Health's Patient Leader Network. "I remember reaching out to other thought leaders, organizations and groups to find my way. Now, any patient leader who is looking to connect with others, build their skills and share their story can find it in one place."
The platform enables members of WEGO Health's network to complete expert-led courses designed to strengthen essential advocacy skills and to interact with other patient leaders through online forums. It also offers secure access to paid opportunities with healthcare companies seeking to tap the insights and expertise of patient leaders.
The company's online courses are created and curated by subject matter experts, and cover topics such as FTC guidelines for patient influencers, community-building through social media, and effective storytelling. "The platform's primary goal is to empower people to become transformational leaders in the patient community," Croner says. "It's driven by our shared passion to use patient experiences and knowledge to transform our healthcare system into one that is far more human-centered than it is today."
To sign up for the free WEGO Health Patient Leader Network, visit http://app.wegohealth.com. For more information on the platform, course offerings and WEGO Health's network, contact Julie Croner at Julie.Croner(at)wegohealth.com.
About WEGO Health
WEGO Health combines the power of consumer insights and patient-driven content with the science of influencer-driven marketing to deliver unparalleled ROI for the world's most innovative life sciences companies. Founded in 2007, WEGO Health facilitates collaboration between healthcare companies and a network of more than 100,000 patient advocates, thought leaders and influencers across chronic, complex and rare health conditions. For more information, visit http://www.wegohealth.com.
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