Society for Participatory Medicine Welcomes Burt Rosen as President & Expands Board of Directors

Addition of Helene D. Clayton-Jeter, OD, and Amber Soucy, MSN, RN, Invigorates Momentum to Advance Dialogue Between Patients, Providers and Caregivers   BOSTON—May 15, 2019—The Society for Participatory Medicine, the preeminent organization in promoting true partnerships between patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals, is pleased to welcome Burt Rosen as president along with the addition of Helene D. Clayton-Jeter, OD, and Amber Soucy, MSN, RN, to its board of directors. Their involvement with the society will help advance the movement of participatory medicine, in which patients, caregivers and health professionals actively collaborate and encourage one another as full partners in healthcare in order to improve outcomes, reduce medical errors, increase patient satisfaction and reduce the cost of care. “As a practicing physician, I routinely see the benefits of collaboration between patients and their health care professionals, and research shows that engaged patients have better outcomes along with reduced costs,” said Dr. Danny Sands, a co-founder and board co-chair of the Society for Participatory Medicine. “The Society serves as a catalyst for positive change in healthcare, joining people with vastly different backgrounds to advance a common vision. We are pleased to welcome Burt, Helene and Amber, who all bring diverse, relevant experiences that will drive our mission forward.” Currently Executive Vice President of Client Partnerships at Ansir...
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