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How Patient Advocates Provide Empowerment and Peace of Mind

This webinar is for anyone who has been a consumer of the health care system.  Healthcare is complicated and costly, and no one wants to be a patient.  If you or a loved one have ever faced a challenging healthcare diagnosis, poor communication with medical providers or have been overwhelmed by medical expenses, and healthcare insurance denials, you will learn where you can turn for support, guidance and solutions.

Here is what you will learn:

  • What is a patient advocate
  • Who should hire a patient advocate
  • Services patient advocates provide their clients
  • Peace of mind
  • How to find a patient advocate

Listen to the Podcast

  • 1:55 – Who are patient advocates
  • 4:40 – Why hire a private patient advocate
  • 6:52 – Be prepared for a better outcome
  • 7:59 – Types of advocates
  • 11:07 – Does your doctor have all the facts
  • 13:50 – Translate/explain what the doctor is saying
  • 14:55 – Are you in the front seat with you doctor
  • 16:12 – 1 in 5 patients is back in hospital within 30 days
  • 18:18 – Keep track of who’s who and what they do
  • 20:07 – Covid 19 and impact on advocacy
  • 22:53 – Questions
Cindy Johnson

Cindy Johnson is a Board Certified Patient Advocate, Certified Senior Advisor®, CEO and founder of the Patient Advocate Agency LLC. Cindy has been working in the health care field for over 20 years.  Her career started as a nurse working in oncology at Princeton Medical Center.  As a nurse and medical education specialist, Cindy thought that the health care system worked well for patients.  However, once her daughter became seriously ill and medically complicated, she realized how difficult and confusing the health care system can be and why it is important to have someone advocate for you.

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