Professional Patient Advocates: Our Core Values
Professional Patient Advocate Core Convictions: What We Stand For—And Why It Matters for YouRegain Control — You Deserve to Understand Your Medical BillsIf you’ve ever opened a medical bill and felt your chest tighten—confused, overwhelmed,
HR Bill 639: Getting Rid of Prior Authorizations
Have you ever felt stuck waiting for your doctor’s approval to get
Reference-Based Pricing: Simplifying Healthcare Costs
IntroductionAs someone who’s spent years navigating the maze of healthcare billing, I
Navigating Medical Debt: Insights from Bruce Perry
Exploring Strategies and Policy Perspectives to Alleviate Medical DebtMedical debt is a
How to Use Tax Credits and Subsidies to Lower Your Insurance Costs
Health insurance costs can feel overwhelming, but understanding how tax credits and
Understanding HMO vs. PPO vs. EPO Health Insurance Plan: Which Is Best for You?
Choosing the right health insurance plan can feel like trying to solve
Bronze to Platinum: Compare Health Insurance Plans Easily
When choosing health insurance, understanding the differences between Bronze, Silver, Gold, and
Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing the Right Health Insurance Plan
Choosing the right health insurance plan can feel overwhelming, especially with so
Low Cost Health Plans: What to Know Before You Choose
Open Enrollment: Don’t Make These Mistakes!
Open enrollment is the time when employees choose their benefits for the
VA Healthcare 101: Guide to Benefits and Eligibility
Introduction:The Veterans Administration (VA) healthcare system can feel confusing for veterans and
Medicare Part D 2025: Big Changes & What You Need to Know
Navigating Medicare Changes for Better Prescription CoverageThe Medicare annual enrollment period is
Board Certification: Elevating the Patient Advocacy Profession
Exploring the Importance of Board Certification for Patient Advocates and Its Impact
Value-Based Healthcare: A Guide for Patient Advocates
A High-Level Overview of Key Concepts, Preventative Care, and Payment ModelsNavigating the
Understanding Medicare Part D: Key Coverage Insights and Costs
Navigating Medicare can be confusing, especially if you don’t know much about
Navigating Veterans Affairs Benefits: A Guide for Veterans and Advocates
The array of benefits and services available to veterans through the U.S.
Medicare 101: Navigating Coverage in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Navigating Medicare can overwhelm both patients and healthcare advocates. Mastering the basics
Empowering Patients: Understanding Good Faith Estimates
Introduction:Knowing how much medical treatments cost is really important for us as
Understanding the Katie Beckett Waiver: A Lifeline for Families in Need
Navigating healthcare can often feel like uncharted territory, especially when faced with
Healthcare Savings Tip#8: Stay Informed about Healthcare Policy Changes
Staying informed about healthcare policy changes is crucial for effectively managing your
Navigating the No Surprises Act: A Guide for Advocates & Patients
Introduction:In healthcare, the No Surprises Act is crucial in protecting patients from
Healthcare Financial Assistance: A Lifeline for Patients
Healthcare financial assistance programs are too often unnoticed:. These programs are hidden
Utilize Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
When it comes to managing your healthcare expenses, utilizing Flexible Spending Accounts
Negotiate Medical Bills
How to Save Money on Your Healthcare: Negotiate Medical Bills Medical bills
Review & Verify Medical Bills
How to Save Money on Your Healthcare: Review & Verify Medical BillsThis
Understand Pre-authorizations and Referrals
Navigating the complexities of pre-authorization and referrals is essential for managing your
Choose Network Providers
How to Save Money on Your Healthcare: Choose Network ProvidersAre you tired
Independent Patient Advocates Change Lives
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of the healthcare system? Do
Understanding Health Insurance
How to Save Money on Your Healthcare: Understanding Health InsuranceAre you tired
Health Insurance: The Ultimate Guide to Your Benefits
Health Insurance: The Ultimate Guide to Your BenefitsUnraveling the World of Health
Unlock the Power of Independent Patient Advocacy
Introduction In today's complex healthcare system, you may find yourself navigating a
Demystifying Medical Billing: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients
Medical billing can often be a very confusing aspect of the healthcare
Coordination of Benefits: What does it mean?
Coordination of Benefits, also known as COB, is a term used in
DIY Health Insurance Claims
Do you know you can file health insurance claims yourself? YES! You
VA Aid & Attendance Benefits – What You Should Know
My grandma lived alone for several years after we lost my grandpa.
Medicare Annual Enrollment: What You Need to Know
“I’m glad you called and shared this information with me. Every year
DOCTOR BILLS: How to Talk to Your Doctor
Over the last few weeks, we’ve talked about how to read your
Medical Bills: How to Cross-Check
Over the last two weeks, we have discussed Reading Your Medical Bills
Explanation of Benefits (EOB): EXPLAINED
Last week in Medical Bills, we reviewed the components of a medical
Medical Bill: Learn How to Read Yours
Are they REALLY Medical Bills?
Caregivers: 9 Tips to Succeed From A Distance Today!
According to a 2015 AARP study, 1 in 8 caregivers lives more
What is an Advance Directive & Why You Need One
According to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, an advance directive is “a legal document (such
Health Spending Accounts: Alphabet Soup Simplified
What is the alphabet soup of health spending accounts? There are FSA’s,
Patient Safety – A Real Concern & What You Can Do
What is safety? Dictionary.com defines it as, “the quality of averting or
How to Avoid Surprise Medical Bills
How to Avoid Surprise Medical Bills EffectivelySurprise Medical Bills. Do you know
How Much Does a Health Advocate Cost?
A good private health advocate is worth their weight in gold when
Why Tennessee Health Advocates?
In 1997 I was the Admissions/Marketing Director for a 335 bed skilled
Do I Need a Health Advocate?
If you are facing a healthcare situation that has you confused and
What is a Health Advocate?
As hospitals are discharging patients “quicker and sicker”, patients and their caregivers