Welcome, Angie!

I am excited that you will be joining our cohort and thank you for your introduction!

I look forward to learning from you and others in our Academy, that is the best part about making these connections!

Thanks,
Steph

Hi all!

So looking forward to growing and learning with each of you! My name is Angie Ingraham. I am a former surgeon (trauma, emergency general surgery, and critical care) and researcher turned independent patient advocate! I am based out of Madison, WI.

In my spare time, I love to travel, eat good food, and take care of my rescue pup!

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Hi Donna

Welcome and thank you for your introduction!

Your background will be very useful towards your career in patient advocacy. I look forward to meeting you and learning more about you!

Thanks,
Steph

Hello, the Care Excellence course is no longer available.

I will discuss with my client.

Thanks!
Althea

An update from my friend:
She will get a second transvaginal ultrasound and a pelvic ultrasound next week.
She has an initial appt with two days later with an GYN-ONC to go over the results.
If he agrees that she needs to get a biopsy than she will get one probably with a light sedation – monitored anesthesia.
I will post the results of her…[Read more]

If they do not need someone located in town, I would consider being their financial POA. A lot of the financial aspects can be done remotely with a few site visits. I have a degree in accounting and worked as an accountant for many, many years prior to opening up my independent advocacy business.

They would need a lawyer to set up the paperwork for this.

Althea,

Banks will often provide this service. I have suggested one near me for clients outside of my state. It is Peapack-Gladstone Bank. They have offices in Summit, NJ. Contact info is below.

AnnMarie McIlwain

Georgette Barnes • Vice President, Retail Private Banker
48 DeForest Ave. • Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-2890 p • (908) 635-7…[Read more]

Hello All – Anne Llewellyn did a study course for APHA. This was before the PAC Board revised the framework and number of competencies, but substantively it is still valid. It’s more a foundations course than an exam practice question type of course but it is chock full of content that could be useful.…[Read more]

Hello Nicky and Kathy,

Would you mind sharing the link or more information about the Care Excellence program, for us who are unfamiliar with it. Thank you.

If this transitions to remote I would be interested. Or if the case is large enough to pay for it, I will be glad to travel there to meet in person and gather information, then work remotely on the case.

I have found that many clients would rather text or email information rather than deal with a portal. By the time they get to me, they are tired of jumping through hoops.

Portability, the “P” in HIPAA seems to be the overlooked part of that regulation that often seems to have made things way more difficult than they should be.

I offer the choice…[Read more]

Hi Jill – Thanks for this question. Technically, we are not governed by HIPAA because we aren’t considered covered entities, but yes, we agree that you should act in accordance with HIPAA protections. On the Umbra Health Advocacy side, we use Healthie as a secure, HIPAA-compliant practice management system. It is great for securely sharing…[Read more]