Scrubs

MAY 5, 2023

Although I felt deeply connected to direct patient care, I returned to further my studies and became an advanced practice nurse because I cared deeply about patient advocacy and wanted to provide patients with a greater voice in healthcare,” she added. “I

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Scrubs

JANUARY 25, 2024

Understanding their emotional and mental health enables them to maintain a balance, ensuring they can provide the best care to their patients while taking care of their well-being. Ethical Sensitivity and Patient Advocacy Formal training in counseling heightens ethical awareness and sensitivity.

Patient Care 147

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Health Populi

MARCH 4, 2021

In 2021, patients-as-health-consumers seek lower health care and prescription drug costs coupled with higher quality care, discovered by the patient advocacy coalition, Consumers for Quality Care. A major side-effect of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 was its impact on the national U.S.

Insurance 127

Insurance Patient Advocacy Collaboration Medication 127

Minority Nurse

MAY 18, 2022

Nurses Are Often Unreasonably Responsible for the Weight of Patient Advocacy. Historically, nurses have often taken the lion’s share of responsibility for patient advocacy. A number of problems are contributing to this reality and need to be resolved.

Patient Advocacy 98

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Scrubs

MAY 18, 2024

By participating in hospital committees or local healthcare councils, nurses can influence broader policy initiatives to improve access and reduce costs for uninsured patients. Advocacy also involves educating patients about their rights and the healthcare resources available, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care.

Insurance 130

Insurance Patient Advocacy Tests Extended Care 130

Sensible Medicine

APRIL 14, 2024

Some speakers represented patient advocacy organizations and later lashed out at me on twitter. Not only is this new change a risk to patient safety, it is yet another straw on the back of American health care. Curious, I looked to see who supported the organizations.

Patient Advocacy 142

Patient Advocacy Insurance Patient Safety Tests 142

Medical Economics

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Patient advocacy group launches campaign to bring medical debt to forefront of voters’ minds when they go to the polls.

Patient Advocacy 52

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Primary care provides patient advocacy in the health care system to accomplish cost-effective care by coordination of health care services. Primary care promotes effective communication with patients and encourages the role of the patient as a partner in health care.

Long Term Care 144

Long Term Care Patient Advocacy Insurance HIPAA 144

Minority Nurse

JULY 11, 2022

Your work on a patient advocacy committee could lead to an invite to teach a course. As more people become familiar with who you are, your name will come up for any range of opportunities. For instance, because you spoke on a local panel, you might be invited to speak at a national conference. You’ll be ready for opportunity.

Patient Advocacy 75

Patient Advocacy Collaboration Medication 75

Health Populi

MARCH 4, 2021

In 2021, patients-as-health-consumers seek lower health care and prescription drug costs coupled with higher quality care, discovered by the patient advocacy coalition, Consumers for Quality Care. A major side-effect of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 was its impact on the national U.S.

Insurance 71

Insurance Patient Advocacy Collaboration Medication 71

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

. “As a nurse entrepreneur, you must be able to pivot and meet the needs of your consumers to remain relevant.”

Follow-Up 111

Follow-Up Patient Advocacy Teamwork Patient Care 111

ACMA Blog

APRIL 5, 2024

As we navigate the ever-evolving healthcare sector, the importance of field reimbursement and patient access teams continues to grow. With an increased focus on healthcare reform and patient advocacy, these teams play a crucial role in ensuring patients receive the treatments they need without undue financial burden.

Patient Advocacy 40

Patient Advocacy Insurance Collaboration Communication 40

Health Populi

MAY 22, 2023

This coalition of patient advocacy organizations includes AIDS United, the Allergy & Asthma Network, the American Kidney Fund, Autism Speaks, Black Women’s Health Imperative, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, the Global Liver Institute, National Consumers’ League, and many other patient-driven coalitions.

Patient Advocacy 62

Patient Advocacy Hospital Appointments Insurance 62

Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 15, 2024

Patient advocacy: Pharmacy Technicians can serve as a resource for patients and their families, helping them navigate the healthcare system and access the services they need.

Interdisciplinary Team 52

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration Patient Advocacy Patient Care 52

Health Populi

JANUARY 7, 2019

My friend and colleague Susannah Fox coined the term peer-to-peer healthcare as she observed the phenomenon while leading studies at the Pew Research Group into how patients were using the Internet for self-care.

Patient Advocacy 72

Patient Advocacy Customer Service Medication Follow-Up 72

ACMA Blog

JULY 9, 2024

Critics share that these organizations hold enormous power and influence over patients’ access to drugs and the prices they pay. The nation’s leading PBMs frequently have the ability to exert control on the pharmacies patients can go to to obtain prescriptions.

Insurance 98

Insurance Patient Centered Care Medication Certification 98

Relias

DECEMBER 15, 2023

A good sense of humor is not only a characteristic of a nurse leader but reminds patients and their families that nurses are people too and ultimately increases their trust and openness to sharing feedback and concerns. In other words, be an advocate for patients, with special attention to their overall safety.

Problem Solving Skills 52

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Once I understood the role of nurses and patient advocacy, the ability to share health information and care for people and promote health and wellness, that was my epiphany. I credit my aunt, a nurse, who all the while was saying consider nursing, and I did it. It took me a while to come to that decision on my own.

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Myndshft Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Prioritize Patient Advocacy Behind every prior authorization request is a cancer patient awaiting critical care. Prioritizing their needs, implementing a fast, transparent prior authorization process, and identifying patient financial assistance programs can make a world of difference to the patients you serve.

Patient Advocacy 40

Patient Advocacy Triage Patient Care Medication 40

ACMA Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Engagement in Prior Authorization: Duties and Training INTRODUCTION: The prior authorization (PA) process is critical in providing some patients with their medically necessary products.

Documentation 40

Documentation Medical Assistant Certification Insurance 40

ACMA Blog

MAY 20, 2024

Author: Steve Fields, Vice President – Field Access & Reimbursement, Inizio Engage Prior Authorization is a healthcare protocol used by insurers and payers to determine coverage for prescribed medications or services.

Insurance 40

Insurance Medication Billing Patient Satisfaction 40

Accepted Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

.” And some of these character traits, and I’m going to cite some of the work posted on the AAMC, include, but were not limited to being able to demonstrate qualities such as active listening, having a growth mindset, patient advocacy, and understanding the social determinants of health. That list is actually much longer.

Admissions 52

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Health Populi

APRIL 26, 2022

Compared with a year ago, more patients and their advocates are seeking quality therapies, innovation, engagement, and integrity from pharmaceutical companies, based on research published today from PatientView.

Patient Advocacy 158

Patient Advocacy Patient Safety Collaboration Patient Support 158

Health Populi

OCTOBER 8, 2019

On the consumer and patient side, the AARP, patient advocacy groups, and increasingly visible and assertive patient social networks are more in the mix on Capitol Hill than they were a decade ago.

Patient Advocacy 108

Patient Advocacy Hospital Insurance Billing 108

Health Populi

MARCH 28, 2022

For many years, I’ve advocated for siloes to break down so that these organizations, all of which have mission statements that speak to benefit patient care and health outcomes, to more effective reach those Holy Grails.

Patient Advocacy 112

Patient Advocacy Patient Care Collaboration Patient Support 112

Doximity

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

She's an active voice for patient advocacy and possesses a fervent passion for writing and speaking. Ezinwanneamaka Morayo Ejiofor is a dedicated physician with an unyielding commitment to medicine, particularly for underserved populations. Her dedication doesn't stop at the clinic's door.

Hospice 52

Hospice Patient Advocacy Medication Hospital 52

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

MARCH 29, 2024

Democrat lawmakers and patient advocacy groups cheered the final rule for protecting patients from the skimpy plans, while free-market advocates slammed it as limiting coverage options for consumers.

Patient Advocacy 115

Patient Advocacy 115

Health Populi

JANUARY 29, 2019

Other key trends to expect leading to 2023 will be: The rise of patient advocacy roles in pharma companies. See the dark blue dot in 2023 north of the other dots, representing the median costs for a non-oncology drug with orphan status priced around $300,000.

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