Learn How to Advocate for Your Loved One
You don’t have to be a medical expert to help a loved one get quality,
affordable health care and improved health outcomes. You can learn
how to transform your loved one’s healthcare journey.
Insurance 101: Insurance for Patient Advocates
Health insurance in America is incredibly challenging to navigate. Understanding the basics of health insurance gives you, as a patient advocate, the tools to get the care your loved one needs while and get the most out of insurance benefits. We show you how to:
1. Understand U.S. Health Insurance
2. Learn important health insurance terms
3. Figure out who is spending your money
4. Understand why healthcare insurance costs so much
5. Maximize insurance benefits for your loved one
Medicine 101: An Overview of U.S. Healthcare for Patient Advocates
The stress of worrying about a loved one’s healthcare can be overwhelming. The decentralized organization of the United States healthcare system can be intimidating, difficult, and expensive to manage. Use this overview to gather information for your loved one. Information is power and it is the key to confidently getting the care your loved one deserves.
Understanding Your Privacy Rights: The Privacy Act & HIPAA
Protecting your private information is essential, especially when it comes to your healthcare. In this post, we will explore what these laws cover, what is legal and illegal when it comes to sharing health information, and steps you can take to protect your privacy.
Don’t Let Fear Stand in the Way: How to Advocate for Yourself or a Loved One in Healthcare
This blog post will help you identify common fears in healthcare advocacy and offer practical strategies to overcome them, empowering you to make informed decisions and advocate for yourself or a loved one with confidence.
Who Should Be on Your Healthcare Team? A Patient-Centered Strategy for Optimal Care
Introduction In today’s complex healthcare system, managing one's health often requires more than just a doctor’s visit. It involves coordinating between various healthcare professionals, navigating insurance policies, and understanding legal documentation. For...
Solo Aging: Navigating Life’s Later Chapters Independently
As our society evolves, so do the ways we approach aging. An increasingly common phenomenon is "solo aging" - growing older without the traditional support system of a spouse or children. Whether by choice or circumstance, more adults are finding themselves navigating...
The Growing Role of Nurse Practitioners in Healthcare: What You Need to Know
In recent years, the healthcare landscape has seen a noticeable shift, with nurse practitioners (NPs) increasingly taking on roles traditionally filled by doctors. Understanding the reasons behind this shift, as well as the qualifications and capabilities of nurse practitioners, can help demystify this evolving aspect of healthcare.
Smooth Transitions, Better Outcomes: The Role of Medical Transitions of Care
While aimed at enhancing efficiency and optimizing patient outcomes, transitions of care often encounter significant challenges, ranging from fragmented communication to medication errors and beyond.
Charting the Course: Navigating Patient Problems in the US Healthcare Landscape
Beneath the surface of US healthcare lies a complex labyrinth that patients must navigate, often leading to frustration and disappointment. We pull back the curtain to show how patients can improve their healthcare outcomes by navigating the healthcare system. successfully
Navigating the Healthcare Maze: Examining the Patient-Customer Conundrum
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the traditional roles and relationships between healthcare providers and patients have undergone significant changes. One of the ongoing debates revolves around the question: Are patients customers?
Beyond First Aid: The Power of Your Personalized, Ready-to-Grab, Healthcare GO Bag
Emergencies can happen when you least expect them, and a trip to the emergency room is one of those situations that can catch you off guard. To ensure you’re prepared for the unexpected, creating a well-thought-out GO Bag (Get Organized Bag) can be a lifesaver.
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