On the wall of Health Union's offices in Philadelphia is written CEO Olivier Chateau's favorite saying - "If you believe your dreams are achievable, they are too small. Dream bigger." No one could accuse Olivier of doing anything else!

Since founding Health Union in 2010, Olivier has been dedicated to integrating the power of human connection and technology, bringing people together in the shared experiences of living with chronic health conditions. Olivier and Health Union believe that the voice of personal experience from people impacted by a complex health condition is the most important voice in healthcare. Today, the Health Union family of brands includes online health communities for over 40 separate conditions.

Olivier's passion and enthusiasm for Health Union is contagious, inspiring the team to think bigger, be creative, and to constantly do what hasn't been done. In this interview, he talks about the ways that patients can advocate for themselves and have a real impact on the healthcare industry through Health Union's communities, all while getting paid! 

In this episode:

• Health Union's mission and where it came from
• The roles that patient leaders play in Health Union's online health communities - and, what constitutes a "health leader"
• Olivier's definition of "Social Health" and why it's such an important concept for patients and the healthcare industry to understand
• What Olivier thinks the healthcare industry can do to better integrate the patient voice
• Health Union's future plans

Full notes and resources at https://patientsgettingpaid.com/blog/paid-experience-health-union