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Patient Advocacy NOW: Podcast Feature

Rebeka Acosta, A+J Patient Advocacy’s Executive Director, was interviewed by Jon Dabach for Season 1, Episode 2 of the Patient Advocacy NOW podcast. Presented by Greater National Advocates, the podcastContinue reading “Patient Advocacy NOW: Podcast Feature”

Health Care Transition for Teens & Young Adults

This post is the last in a series dedicated to Health Care Transition. You can review the first post for definitions and background and posts specific to parents & caregivers andContinue reading “Health Care Transition for Teens & Young Adults”

Health Care Transition for Medical Providers

This post is the third in a series dedicated to Health Care Transition. You can review the first post for definitions and background as well as posts specifically for parentsContinue reading “Health Care Transition for Medical Providers”

Health Care Transition for Parents & Caregivers

This post is the second in a series dedicated to Health Care Transition. You can review the first post for definitions and background as well as posts specifically for teensContinue reading “Health Care Transition for Parents & Caregivers”

An Advocate’s Guide to Cheaper Prescriptions

Each time a new drug is approved, it costs manufactures an average of $180,000 over a year to bring it to market. It is no surprise that these astronomical costsContinue reading “An Advocate’s Guide to Cheaper Prescriptions”

Get Connected. Get Help. 2-1-1 Available Nationwide.

Have you heard of 2-1-1? Covering every U.S. state, they are the local experts who make finding help easier. You can call, text, and web chat with someone in yourContinue reading “Get Connected. Get Help. 2-1-1 Available Nationwide.”

Point Pressure: creating a new device for muscle spasticity

Point Pressure is a Barcelona-based medical technology startup committed to helping patients affected by neurological conditions. With their first product, Sura, they are bringing a non-invasive, non-drug treatment for muscleContinue reading “Point Pressure: creating a new device for muscle spasticity”

Never Go To A Medical Appointment Empty Handed

Before they enter the room, your doctor, nurse, or other care provider prepared for your visit. You, the patient, should be just as prepared. A visit with any health careContinue reading “Never Go To A Medical Appointment Empty Handed”

Unseen: How We’re Failing Parent Caregivers & Why It Matters

The Unseen film follows Jess and Ryan Ronne, a blended family with 8 children, including Lucas, who has profound disabilities requiring total care. Their situation has gotten more and moreContinue reading “Unseen: How We’re Failing Parent Caregivers & Why It Matters”

New Partnership: Henderson Comprehensive Treatment Center

Henderson Comprehensive Treatment Center serves adults who have developed an addiction to heroin, prescription painkillers, morphine, or another opioid. We combine medication with both individual and group therapies to address theContinue reading “New Partnership: Henderson Comprehensive Treatment Center”

Children Need Independent Patient Advocates, Too

Your Friendly Advocate recently wrote for Case Management Society of America’s official magazine about the importance of independent patient advocates for the pediatric population. Those who work in adult medicineContinue reading “Children Need Independent Patient Advocates, Too”

Back to School Health & Resource Fair

Join Your Friendly Advocate at this year’s *free* Back to School Health & Resource Fair. There will be school supplies, health resources, and education resources. Look for the A+J tableContinue reading “Back to School Health & Resource Fair”