From Advocacy to Access: Abbie Cornett on Fixing the Patient Journey

In this episode of PatientPod, Patrick Frank sits down with Abbie Cornett, a former police officer turned patient advocate, to talk about what it really takes to fix patient access and treat the whole person.

Patrick Frank

Co-founder & COO

Abbie Cornett

Engagement Strategist

About the Speakers

Abbie Cornett is a longtime patient advocate and host of IG Living’s Advocate Podcast, bringing deep experience supporting patients with chronic and rare conditions and guiding conversations on access, education, and real-world care.

Patrick Frank is the co-founder of PatientPartner, a healthcare entrepreneur focused on peer mentorship and patient engagement, with a background leading the platform’s growth and operations.

Together, they translate lived experience and startup execution into practical tactics for trust, adherence, and outcomes.

Here's exactly what you'll learn:

Abbie shares her powerful journey — from chronic illness and a career change into politics, to founding the Alliance for Biotherapeutics and working with IG Living magazine. Together, they unpack the gaps in today’s healthcare system, including:

Why treating the whole patient (not just the disease) matters

The biggest roadblocks to patient access, from insurance denials to step therapy

How healthcare brands miss the mark in communicating with chronically ill patients

The coming “Silver Tsunami” and what it means for senior care and healthcare costs

"Patient Partner is a unicorn in the industry, setting a new standard with their clear dedication to the mission of positively impacting patients' lives through innovation and compassionate support."

trusted client sharing positive feedback on PatientPartner’s impact in patient engagement and healthcare support

Melissa B.

Sobi Pharmaceuticals

Patient Partner has been influential in helping patients understand the benefits of our product, providing them with personalized guidance and real-life experiences to support their decision-making.

trusted client testimonial on PatientPartner’s healthcare marketing and patient support solutions

Brad A.

Mainstay Medical

"We knew patient trust was shifting, but seeing just how dramatically patients now prefer peer-to-peer engagement over traditional methods is a game-changer for our upcoming strategies"

satisfied healthcare client sharing testimonial on PatientPartner’s patient engagement success

Sara W.

Marketing Director | Rare Disease

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From Advocacy to Access: Abbie Cornett on Fixing the Patient Journey

About the Speakers

Here's exactly what you'll learn:

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