Information Blocking Power Hour – Turning Real Advocate Roadblocks into Formal Complaints March 2026 Are you ready to move from frustration to action? Watch this working session hosted by APHA, led by Primary Record founder Jean Ross. Using real-world cases – such as missing test results, proxy access barriers, failed fax loops, and incomplete record transfers – we clarify what truly qualifies as information blocking. You will learn how to document issues, and how to draft and file a formal complaint. The session also covers how consumer apps and patient-access APIs fit into the enforcement landscape and what to expect as information blocking oversight evolves in 2026. This course has been approved for 1 Ethics CE by the Patient Advocate Certification Board. Click here to complete the evaluation for your CE credit. On-Demand Recording: 67 minuteshttps://vimeo.com/1175489228Resources: Chat log Link to Jean’s Presentation A feedback form to help Jean improve her talk The GPT to use to help build your information blocking claim ASTP/ONC’s Information Blocking website Any questions or need help, email jean@primaryrecord.com Discuss this topic: Check in with AP … Information Blocking Power Hour – Turning Real Advocate Roadblocks into Formal ComplaintsRead More »

Using Your Voice to Advocate for Legislative Issues (Connect! with Anne) Connect with Anne! March 2026 Healthcare legislation affects patient and health advocates every day—both in our own lives and in the lives of the clients we serve. In this session, we explore practical ways you can use your voice to influence healthcare policy and advocate for meaningful legislative change. Find more Connect! with Anne calls. On-Demand Recording: 68 minuteshttps://vimeo.com/1176305820 Resources: Slides Discuss this topic: Check in with APHA M … Using Your Voice to Advocate for Legislative Issues (Connect! with Anne)Read More »

Helping the Helpers – Learn about Inciteful Med March 2026 In an era of widespread health misinformation, finding credible, research-backed information can be challenging for both patients and advocates. In this session, Inciteful Med co-founder Erika Warren demonstrates how the platform connects a patient’s specific health context directly to the scientific literature. Advocates will learn how to use the tool to explore diagnoses, review treatment options, prepare for appointments, and identify relevant clinical trials — with results fully cited to peer-reviewed research or the patient’s own records. This session introduces a practical resource for grounding advocacy work in reliable evidence. On-Demand Recording: 62 minuteshttps://vimeo.com/1173377599Resources: Inciteful Med Resources Discuss this topic: Check in with APHA Members Connect! Discu … Helping the Helpers – Learn about Inciteful MedRead More »

BCPA Study Group: Spring 2026 Testing Window – Review and Key Terms February 2026 Planning to take the BCPA Exam in March of 2026? Here’s session seven of our Spring BCPA Study Group, Review and Key Terms. On-Demand Recording: 88 minuteshttps://vimeo.com/1169134133 Additional Resources Presentation Slides Grid of Key Terms Quizlet Want to be in the study group directory? PACB Exam Study Materials (all test info in one place) PACB Document Library (look here for Guidance and Position Papers) PACB BCPA Exam Study Guide 2024 PACB Domains of Practice – 2024 Exam Toolkit and Practice Supplement Discuss this topic: Check in with APHA M … BCPA Study Group: Spring 2026 Testing Window – Review and Key TermsRead More »

Medicare Advocacy Updates February 2026 Exciting news – our sister organization, Umbra Health Advocacy, is now accepting original Medicare in all 50 States! Curious about Medicare […]