Author: TNAPA

What is a Patient Advocate

WHAT IS A PATIENT ADVOCATE Patient Advocacy is a relatively new profession.  Which is why the question gets asked so often “What is the role of a Patient Advocate?”. The answer is, it depends.  Patient Advocacy can be so many different things. Many advocates have specialties which can include, but not limited to: Heart Disease Cancer Chronic Lung Disease Stroke Alzheimer’s Diabetes Kidney Disease Geriatrics Preventative Medicine Medication Analysis Medical Billing Clinical...

PROVIDING BETTER HEALTH CARE FOR FAMILIES

For the majority of Americans, gone are the days of simple healthcare plans and the local physician that knows you by your first name.  As more and more people move to cities and our population grows, so does the complexity of our healthcare system.  It’s not all bad news, as our communities grow so does that knowledge and expertise of our top performers.  You have choices, and you should evaluate...