Using a patient advocate, healthcare adviser, or insurance consultant with expertise in these areas saves clients time, money and offers peace of mind.
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