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How can a Health Advocate help you?
While the best time to engage an advocate is before a crisis hits, that's not how life always works! My hope is to make healthcare less stressful for you, no matter when you start. I'm here to help you understand what your diagnosis really means and to speak up for you with your doctors. I’ll handle the headaches like scheduling appointments and organizing healthcare and medication management between providers, so you can focus on your health.
Be Your Voice
As your advocate, I can attend appointments to support effective patient-provider communication, helping you ask questions and understand the answers.
Need help disputing an insurance claim denial? I advocate on your behalf to challenge denied claims.
I assist patients in navigating quality of care complaints and upholding their Patient's Bill of Rights within the healthcare system.
Simplify the Complex
I can assist with organizing medical records and ensuring your documents are ready for provider visits.
I will create a clear summary of your medical history and help you understand current treatment plans.
I offer care coordination support, including scheduling medical appointments and facilitating communication between your doctors.
Empowering You
I provide clear explanations of treatment plans and diagnoses, helping you confidently navigate your care options.
I can help you understand lab and imaging results, better enabling you with follow up questions for your physician.
I help you find condition-specific information and connect you with relevant healthcare resources and support.
More time with family. A better quality of life.
Reduce Your Stress
Let me manage the healthcare administrative tasks like phone calls and forms, easing your stress so you can concentrate on your health.
I offer support in handling medical billing errors and insurance billing problems, including help with insurance appeals if needed.
Ensure You Receive Quality Care
I provide support in choosing a healthcare provider by researching specialists suited to your medical condition and preferences.
Receive clear explanations to understand your medical treatment plan and assistance in ensuring your care instructions are followed correctly.
I offer ongoing patient support, monitoring your health journey and advocating for changes to your treatment plan when required.
Medication Management
Managing medications can be a significant challenge for many individuals. With various alternative names, similar names, and dosing changes, keeping track of daily medications can become overwhelming and daunting. Having someone to help navigate this complexity can reduce unnecessary visits to the doctor or hospital.
Cost Transparency
A Clear Approach to My Fees
Navigating healthcare is complex, and understanding the cost of support shouldn't add to the stress. As an Independent Nurse- Patient Advocate, please know that I work exclusively for you. I do not represent any insurance company, doctor's office, Medicare, or hospital system. My sole commitment is to understand your needs and offer suggestions and options to ensure they are met to the best of my ability.
My belief in transparent, straightforward pricing is part of this commitment. By providing a clear fee structure, we can focus on what truly matters: your health and well-being.
Packages & Retainers for Ongoing Support
- Foundational Support | $75 / hour (Remote) This includes essential organizational and research tasks like organizing medical records, scheduling appointments, researching conditions or providers, and drafting correspondence for your review.
- Professional Advocacy & Consultation | $75 / hour (Remote) or $150 / hour (In-Person) This covers direct advocacy work such as attending doctor's appointments and care team meetings (in-person or virtual), reviewing medical records and treatment plans, and communicating with providers on your behalf.
For more defined or long-term needs, I offer the following:
- Monthly Retainer | Custom Pricing For clients requiring ongoing, long-term support, a monthly retainer ensures my availability and provides a discount on standard hourly rates. Please inquire for a custom quote.
Empowered Decision Making: My role is to provide you with the clinical data, vetted options, and professional 'pros and cons' you need to feel confident. I provide the roadmap, but you and your family always remain in the driver’s seat. We work together to ensure your final decision is the best one for your loved one.
Let's Get Started: Your Initial Consultation
All new client relationships begin with a 60-minute initial consultation for a flat fee of $150. During this meeting, we will conduct a detailed review of your situation, discuss your goals, and determine the best path forward. Should you choose to retain my services, this consultation fee will be credited toward your first invoice.