WHY PARTNER WITH A PATIENT ADVOCATE?
The truth is, healthcare is big business and profits have become more important than health or care. It has three main components: Payers (insurance companies, Medicare, etc), Providers (your doctors), and Patients (YOU).
Insurance and Medicare reimbursements to physicians have been decreasing each year. That means your doctors have to see more patients every day to keep the lights on and pay their office staff. The more patients, the less time and attention each patient receives. Communication suffers, questions don’t get answered, and you leave your appointment feeling frustrated and unheard. You may not have enough information to ask further questions about treatment options, etc., and it becomes an unending loop.
Not to mention that your doctor is probably talking to you in a different language: medical terminology. It can be a little like traveling to another country where you don’t speak the language well.
The biggest barrier to better health care is poor communication.
That’s where a patient advocate comes in. Knowledge is power. I empower my clients to ask the proper questions and understand the answers. I will encourage and assist you in becoming an active participant in your health care, not just a passive recipient. Engaged and empowered patients are more likely to have positive health outcomes and a lower mortality rate. It is your health, and you have the right to have your voice heard and to be treated as an individual and not a diagnosis.
A patient advocate assists their clients in navigating a very complex and fragmented healthcare system. We help to increase and enhance communication between you and your doctor. A patient advocate is committed to ensuring that their clients have the necessary resources and information to make informed choices. Advocates help their clients understand their diagnoses and the risks, benefits, and alternatives of the treatment their physicians have recommended.
What Actual Clients Are Saying...
"My family and I engaged Lori's services to assist us in navigating a sudden and aggressive cancer diagnosis of my brother's. She had so much knowledge, experience and wisdom we were completely blown away. We had no idea about the right questions to ask, or how to make accurate care choices or requests from the care team. With Lori's assistance, we had so much more confidence and had a 100% improved experience than we would have had otherwise. We cannot recommend her more highly if you, too, are looking for a Certified Patient Advocate!"Samantha S. Austin, TX
"Lori has been a lifesaver for our family. Last year, she helped us navigate a difficult battle with our insurance company and the state to get my daughter’s life-saving surgery approved at an outside hospital. She is incredibly knowledgeable, organized, and thorough—taking detailed notes and drafting critical letters. Lori also took the time to research and fully understand my daughter’s complex medical situation, asking the right questions at appointments and catching things we might have missed. She is compassionate, dedicated, and truly goes above and beyond. We will always be grateful for the support and advocacy she has provided for our family."Maura C.
