types of patient advocates
Get to know our advocates: Spotlight on Stephen Young, MD
After 35 years as a physician practicing in ICUs, hospitals, and other settings, Stephen Young hung up his white coat to become a patient advocate.
Read MoreGet to know our advocates: Spotlight on Megan Stewart
When cancer hit close to home, Megan Stewart, MS, BCPA, shifted her focus from corporate strategy and relations to professional patient advocacy.
Read MoreGet to know our advocates: Spotlight on Michael Voss
Michael Voss, MD, was a family medicine doctor who turned to patient advocacy. Now, he helps patients and families navigate medical care.
Read MoreHow To Manage Covid-19 Medical Bills
If you get Covid-19, medical bills may be the last thing on your mind. But if you need treatment, be prepared for your Covid-19 costs.
Read More“When I’m Sixty-Four” and If I’m Alone….
Back in 2004, I was between husbands, and in my early 50s. As silly as that may sound (“between husbands”), the truth was, I spent 18 years with that status, between divorce and remarriage… and I was alone. “Alone” is the key to today’s post. Back in 2004, I was also diagnosed with a rare…
Read MoreWhat Are Board-Certified Patient Advocates And When Do You Need One?
When you’re trying to navigate the healthcare system, it can help to have an expert by your side. Now, you can find Board-Certified Patient Advocates with nationally recognized advocacy credentials.
Read MoreHere – Let Us Help You Pay Us Way Too Much!
Just when you think you’ve heard it all…. Now hospitals are “helping” their patients with finances, too. If you don’t give that much thought, then it seems like a great idea. “We recognize you owe us more money than you can afford, Mr. Johnson. So we’re going to help you figure out how to pay…
Read MoreAre Health or Patient Advocate Services Covered by Insurance?
This is a question I get asked frequently: If I hire a patient or health advocate, will my insurance cover the cost? The answer might surprise you. It’s yes – and it’s no – as follows, depending on who your advocate works for: There are patient advocates who work for hospitals and insurance companies –…
Read MoreHow To Know If You Can Trust Hospital Patient Advocates
When you or a loved one is in the hospital, you may get help from a hospital patient advocate. But those resources work for the hospital, not for you.
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