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Using a patient advocate, healthcare adviser, or insurance consultant with expertise in these areas saves clients time, money and offers peace of mind.
As Patient Advocates we:
- Speak up for and represent the patient and their medical needs, especially when they are ill, frightened or vulnerable
- Serve as a patient liaison to help patients access, understand and navigate complex healthcare systems, bridge communication gaps, and help with insurance matters.
- Help a patient ask questions and get answers to make important medical decisions
- Facilitate access to healthcare when looking for a specialist or to get a second opinion
- Help patients identify options for healthcare access and/or treatment
- Help patients transition to other levels of care, especially following an illness or medical event.
- Assist families care for loved ones locally or long-distance
What is Health Care Advocacy?
- Simplifies and improves communication for the patient with family, healthcare professionals, insurance companies, and others involved in the patient's care
- Ensures care is truly "patient centered"
- Identifies healthcare options with the patient and their healthcare team
- Develops patient-centered plan of action and ensures resources are allocated to work the plan
- Assists patients to make knowledgeable, informed medical decisions
How do we save clients money?
- We uncover resources clients may not have been aware of previously (i.e. financial assistance, long-term care planning, coverage options).
- We suggest a review of all benefits at least annually to ensure maximum benefits at minimum cost and that coverage is understood.
- Cost/benefit analysis-New to Medicare, Medicare Part D prescription, employer group or retiree coverage, long-term care policies, dental, vision, Medicaid planning
