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What Does It Cost To Hire A Patient Advocate?
When you’re dealing with the complicated healthcare system, it can help to have an independent advocate by your site. But what does it cost to hire a patient advocate?
Read MoreGetting Revenge In The Face of Medical Malpractice
In the face of medical malpractice, all you may want is revenge. But legal battles can be tough. They take time, energy, and resources. In the meantime, get the care you need to improve your health.
Read MoreAging and Alone? Who Will Hold Your Hand Through Healthcare Challenges?
There are terms used to describe those who are aging and alone. “Elder Orphans” is one. “Solo Seniors” is another. Both describe the concept of someone who is older and has no family or younger friends to help out in time of medical crisis (or, for that matter, any other life-assisting event like moving, or…
Read MoreThis Covid-19 Side Effect Could Destroy Your Financial Security
When you take steps to avoid Covid-19 infection, you’re not just protecting your health, you’re also guarding your financial security, too. Avoid the Covid-19 side effect you may overlook: the costs!
Read MoreCancer and COVID-19: A Guide
With thanks to advocate and guest blogger, Claire Thevenot. Find Claire’s advocacy profile here: Clarity Patient Advocates “COVID cancer sucks,” my client said. She discovered a cancerous lump in her breast a couple of weeks ago and has had to go through the many initial appointments amid the chaos, isolation, and uncertainty of COVID-19. As…
Read More“Invisible Patients” and the COVID Pandemic
With thanks to advocate and guest blogger, Karen Leitson. Find Karen’s advocacy profile here: Personalized Healthcare Advocate Do you or does someone in your family have an unattended medical condition or illness that might be taking a back seat to the coronavirus public health crisis? There is never a “good time” to be sick or…
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Covid-19 Testing
Covid-19 testing can be confusing. Read about the different types of Covid-19 tests and when to use them.
Read MoreCOVID-19: How to Avoid Unexpected Telemedicine Bills
With thanks to advocate and guest blogger, Rob Berman. Find Rob’s advocacy profile here: Systemedic, Inc Medical Bill Advocate As COVID-19 (coronavirus) alarmingly spreads throughout the nation, telemedicine is becoming an increasingly common way for doctors to communicate with patients. While the last thing you should be worrying about during this crisis is paying medical bills, high…
Read MoreUnderstanding Some Health Insurance Basics
With thanks to advocate and guest blogger, Gabrielle Hochberg. Find Gabrielle’s advocacy profile here: Health Advocate Experts One area you may not know as much about is health insurance. And what I want you to understand is that you have rights and choices. Did you know that each State has the authority to regulate Insurance…
Read MoreHow To Manage Your Loved One’s Care Remotely
Managing your loved one’s care can be tough, especially if you’re trying to do it from a distance. Learn how to work well with facility staff and get the support you need.
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