{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Prioritizing Parkinson\u2019s Care","description":"One of the key missions of the Parkinson\u2019s Foundation is to increase access to high-quality care for everyone living with and affected by Parkinson\u2019s disease (PD). As more people are diagnosed with PD each year, the availability of PD specialists remains limited. During a recent visit to Washington, DC, the Foundation led a National Roundtable on Parkinson\u2019s Care and Innovation with the goal of convening a multidisciplinary group of experts to provide input and help shape the future of PD care. This multi-pronged approach recognizes the importance of having patient-centered care at the forefront of decision making, ensuring that people with Parkinson\u2019s and key community members are actively involved in the conversation.   While the Foundation continues to influence policy at the federal and state level, there are also meaningful steps individuals can take to improve their care. The Foundation encourages people with PD and members of their care team to take an active role in managing their care by being proactive before, during, and after a doctor\u2019s visit.   In this episode, we invite Dr. Kathy Blake, a retired cardiologist and person living with Parkinson\u2019s, and Dr. Sneha Mantri, a movement disorders neurologist and the Chief Medical Officer at the Foundation. Together, they highlight the resources available to help prepare for a doctor\u2019s visit and talk about the Foundation\u2019s ongoing efforts to influence PD care nationwide. They emphasize the importance of self-advocacy and raising awareness about Parkinson\u2019s.   Follow and rate us on your favorite podcast platform to be notified when there's a new episode! Let us know what other topics you would like us to cover by visiting parkinson.org\/feedback. ","author_name":"Substantial Matters: Life & Science of Parkinson\u2019s","author_url":"http:\/\/parkinson.org\/podcast","html":"