Clear Cane Chronicles
Written by Cynthia Overton, with foreword by Lex Frieden
Launches Tuesday, September 16 at 7 pm ET
Clear Cane Chronicles blends lived experience, research, and frameworks to advance person-centered care that helps:
- Patients navigate the healthcare system with confidence
- Healthcare providers understand person-centered care
- Insurance companies support person-centered care
Meet Cynthia
Clear Cane Chronicles grew from my experience over seven weeks in three hospitals and the 25 years I’ve spent navigating the healthcare system since then.
As a proponent for person-centered care, I help healthcare organizations, insurers, and academic programs apply its principles. This means building partnerships with patients so that healthcare extends beyond the clinical setting and into people’s lives.
I bring both lived experience and professional expertise to this work. My PhD reflects years of training in research, analysis, and communication that help me translate complex healthcare systems into practical insights to improve care for patients.
As a keynote speaker, author, and consultant, I blend humor, storytelling, and evidence-based frameworks to elevate learning. Whether on stage or speaking with a small group, I use my story to spark new ways of thinking about how healthcare can put people at the center.
Services
Speaking Engagements
Insightful, story-driven presentations that use humor and lived experience to reveal how healthcare impacts patients—showcasing the benefits of person-centered care and the consequences when it’s missing. Audiences leave informed, inspired, and equipped to make care more human and effective.
Bulk Sales and Add-Ons
Elevate your employee onboarding, professional development, and other learning experiences with Clear Cane Chronicles. Enjoy humor, storytelling, and research to demonstrate the power of person-centered care. Take your team’s learning further with virtual or in-person engagements such as Q&A sessions, tailored presentations, or facilitated discussions.
Thought Partnership
Practical, focused consultations that help healthcare and payer leaders quickly identify actionable ways to advance person-centered care. I offer expert insights, tailored recommendations, and ready-to-use resources—so you can make meaningful progress without the need for lengthy assessments or major disruptions.
