In this episode of the Parkinson's Policy Podcast, we speak with Leah Barber of the Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's. Discover how community-led organizations provide essential local resources, continuous education, personalized care advising, and specialized support to empower individuals living with Parkinson's disease and their families.

In this episode of the Parkinson's Policy Podcast, we sit down with Peter Bauer from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Join us for an informative conversation exploring how Medicare and Medicaid policies impact care coverage, access to specialized therapies, and policy support for individuals living with Parkinson's disease.

Patient engagement isn't just a checkbox, it's an essential component of impactful health policy and effective clinical research.

In our latest episode of the Parkinson's Policy Podcast, we interviewed Israel Robledo, a prominent advocate and veteran clinical trial participant who has devoted years to bridging the gap between patient communities, research institutions, and policymakers.

Key takeaways from our conversation:
- How patient advisory boards improve trial recruitment and retention.
- Translating daily living challenges into actionable policy priorities.
- Expanding outreach to underserved populations in the Parkinson's community.

Israel shares his journey of turning a diagnosis into action, from representing patients in research design to advocating for legislative change that impacts millions.