Underscoring our commitment to patient access, Kyruus introduced our Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC)—the first of its kind for a health IT company—in 2021. Representing a variety of experiences caring for family members and as patients themselves, this group serves in an advisory capacity for our strategy, product development, and all things access for both our health system and health plan offerings.
Patient Family Advisory Council Member
Laura has extensive experience serving on both statewide and national PFACs. In addition she is a caregiver for two family members and has patient experiences herself. She joined the Kyruus PFAC in 2021 because of her convictions that all should have equal access to healthcare.
Patient Family Advisory Council Member
Janice has years of experience in improving the patient experience and advocating for Family Centered Care. Janice joined the Kyruus PFAC in 2021 because she wanted to be part of the meaningful work to improve healthcare access. Janice has proudly served as a caregiver for a family member and brings that rich experience to the Council.
Patient Family Advisory Council Member
Greg is a self proclaimed practicing questionologist. He joined the Kyruus PFAC in 2021 because of the opportunity to use his voice as a patient to serve as an authentic partner in access improvement. He has additional interests in patient partnerships in clinical research, clinical practice, medical education and cardiac rehabilitation.
Patient Family Advisory Council Member
Barry has extensive experience on patient and family advisory councils as well as sharing his voice as a patient. He joined the Kyruus PFAC in 2021 because he would like to influence solutions and resources that support the patient experience. In addition to serving as a Patient and Family Advisor, Barry is interested in helping other patients understand their options for treatment and care.
Patient Family Advisory Council Member
Ting’s experience caring for his wife led him to begin his work as a PFAC member for Sanford Healthcare. Ting’s background is in research and business. His involvement in PCORI as well as his interests in data and healthcare IT make him a valuable participant in our Kyruus PFAC.
Patient Family Advisory Council Member
Denean has over 20 years of experience in Community Health and Wellness as well as Patient and Family Advocacy. She joined the Kyruus PFAC in 2021 because she believes in the Kyruus mission and supports innovative healthcare access for all. Denean’s interests include the patient/consumer experience, rural/community maternal health, health information technology and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Patient Family Advisory Council Member
Lindsey is not only a MS patient she is also very active in MS research and nonprofit organizations. She strives to improve the patient experience by helping patients be the best advocate possible for themselves. Lindsey joined the Kyruus PFAC to use her advocacy skills and experience with a chronic condition to improve health care access.
Patient Family Advisory Council Member
Tousey joined the Kyruus PFAC to use his expertise in business process management and supply chain operations to help to improve the quality of the health care experience. He also has experience as a patient and an advisor to Emory Healthcare in Atlanta.