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Stephanie Schulz, BCPA started the topic Welcome! in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch <br>(Summer 2025) 4 months ago
Welcome to your Summer 2025 Discussion Forum!
My name is Stephanie Schulz, and I am thrilled to be your instructor for your online course, “100 Days to Launch Your Practice.” As an alumni of the APHA Academy myself, having successfully completed the course in the Winter/Spring 2022 cohort, I understand the transformative journey that lies ahead…[Read more]
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APHA Member Services started the topic Seeking interview subjects – Women (35-64) who have benefited patient advocacy in the forum +ADL Forum: Directory Listed APHA Members Only 4 months ago
Hello everyone,
HealthyWomen has asked me to write a story about the value of patient advocacy. I need to include a story of a mid-life woman who has used patient advocacy services and benefited. It may be enough to interview the advocate, so even if you have a client who may not be willing to do an interview, if you are able to share the story…[Read more]
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APHA Member Services wrote a new post 4 months ago
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APHA Member Services wrote a new post 4 months, 1 week ago
Elastic Bodies, Rigid Systems: How to Recognize Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
May 2025 Part of our patient advocacy often includes helping people get a diagnosis for symptoms that medical providers might not easily recognize. Whether you have heard of it yet or not, Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS), especially hypermobile EDS (hEDS) or Hypermobile Spectrum Disorder (HSD), are among the most underdiagnosed, misunderstood, and misattributed conditions akin to multiple sclerosis with unknown origin and long diagnostic journeys. Led by Christie Cox, BCPA, an APHA member, author and advocate for the Ehlers-Danlos community. On-Demand Recording: 57 minuteshttps://vimeo.com/1084795777 Additional Resources Slides Resources Audio Recording Discuss this topic: Check … Elastic Bodies, Rigid Systems: How to Recognize Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos SyndromeRead More » -
APHA Member Services wrote a new post 4 months, 1 week ago
The Road To Patient Advocacy (Member Book Talk)
May 2025 APHA Member Dr. Shadi Vahdat shares her experience in patient advocacy as well as talks about her book The Roadmap to Hospital Care. On-Demand Recording: 50 minuteshttps://vimeo.com/1084745074 Resources: The Road To Patient Advocacy Audio Discuss this topic: Check in with APHA Members Connect! … The Road To Patient Advocacy (Member Book Talk)Read More » -
Adam Gross started the topic Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) in the forum General Conversation 4 months, 1 week ago
Hi – I’m starting a practice and considering going for the CSA (in addition to the BCPA, not instead of).
Interested in your thoughts on its value, whether you considered it and level of difficulty if you’ve done it yourself.
For background, my forte is insurance. I worked at a heath plan on the commercial side, primarily running online member…[Read more]
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Kazadvocate replied to the topic CMS – Appealing "Experimental Procedure" in the forum General Conversation 4 months, 1 week ago
Also look at US TOO support group/resources for strategic advice:
https://rarediseases.org/organizations/us-too-international-inc/Karen Vogel
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AnnMarie McIlwain replied to the topic CMS – Appealing "Experimental Procedure" in the forum General Conversation 4 months, 1 week ago
Hi there,
I assume this is for laser focal therapy which is not covered by CMS. HIFU which is similar is covered.
There are also numerous other treatment options for prostate cancer. The field has, for the first time in ages, finally had new treatment options.
Your client could consider one of those, paying cash for the focal therapy or going…[Read more]
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cfbowers started the topic CMS – Appealing "Experimental Procedure" in the forum General Conversation 4 months, 1 week ago
Does anyone have experience in submitting an appeal to CMS that is considered EXPERIMENTAL?.
I found some men who posted their challenges with appealing at this site
https://www.inspire.com/groups/zero-prostate-cancer/discussion/insurance-reimbursement-for-laser-focal-therapy/Ralph Moss – is a long time cancer…[Read more]
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APHA Member Services wrote a new post 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Keys to Successful Professional Development (Connect! with Anne)
Connect with Anne! May 2025 As independent patient advocates, we all have the responsibility to continue our professional development – but where do you find the time? Listen as Anne shares strategies that allow you to meet your professional development responsibilities and goals. Find more Connect! with Anne calls. On-Demand Recording: 54 minuteshttps://vimeo.com/1081965738 Resources: Slides Keys to Successful Professional Development Audio Discuss this topic: Check in with APHA M … Keys to Successful Professional Development (Connect! with Anne)Read More » -
MARY MASHBURN replied to the topic Let's see those Elevator Pitches! in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch <br>(Winter/Spring 2025) 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Hi, I’m Mary Mashburn. I help seniors and their family members face health, aging and financial challenges towards the goal of living the highest quality of life and paying for it.
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Stephanie Schulz, BCPA started the topic Bonus Session Live Link for Wed 4/30/25 in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch <br>(Winter/Spring 2025) 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Hello!
Here is the link for our Live BONUS Session on Wednesday 4/30/25 at 5:00pm Central/6:00pm Eastern
See you there!
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Stephanie Schulz, BCPA started the topic Let's see those Elevator Pitches! in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch <br>(Winter/Spring 2025) 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Hi everyone!
In our last live session, I mentioned that I was going to ask for everyone to share at least one version of their elevator pitch!
Well here is the request, lets see them! I would love for everyone to post and respond to as many other’s as possible with any feedback that could be helpful. Now remember, it is really an outline,…[Read more]
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Stephanie Schulz, BCPA replied to the topic Strengths and Weaknesses in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch <br>(Winter/Spring 2025) 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Thank you for your self assessment, Mary!
Setting up a website can feel very intimidating, just remember it really can be VERY simple to be effective. Making sure you have a landing page that people can find you, with even simple details about you and your services is all that is needed. That and make sure to included that “Call To Action”. If…[Read more]
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APHA Member Services wrote a new post 5 months ago
Capturing and Reporting Your Time (Connect! with Anne)
Connect with Anne! April 2025 Capturing and tracking the time you spend on a client’s case can be challenging. Listen to this episode of Connect! with Anne where we explore best practices in client billing with veteran advocate Anne Llewellyn. Find more Connect! with Anne calls. On-Demand Recording: 52 minuteshttps://vimeo.com/1077317071 Resources: Slides Capturing and Reporting Your Time Audio Links to time-tracking services referenced in this episode: Discuss this topic: Check in with APHA Members Connect! D … Capturing and Reporting Your Time (Connect! with Anne)Read More » -
hbkummer replied to the topic ExPat Insurance or Advocacy Resources in Canada in the forum General Conversation 5 months, 1 week ago
Sorry Shea, forgot the link https://rcmhealth.ca/
Good luck,
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hbkummer replied to the topic ExPat Insurance or Advocacy Resources in Canada in the forum General Conversation 5 months, 1 week ago
I concur with Jeff. Whether you have a policy that covers international care or arrange for travel insurance, you usually need to pay upfront and then have to submit documents for reimbursement. In terms of advocacy services, I am only aware of RCM Health Consultancy- they are based in Toronto and offer in person assistance. Hope this helps.
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Jeff Byars replied to the topic ExPat Insurance or Advocacy Resources in Canada in the forum General Conversation 5 months, 1 week ago
Some BCBS plans cover out of country. I have personally had medical care while in Canada and my BCBS policy would cover it. I had to pay up front at time of service in Canada, then file with Blue Cross’s Geo Blue service for international claims to be reimbursed.
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APHA Member Services wrote a new post 5 months, 1 week ago
From Guidance to Greatness: The Value of Mentoring in Advocacy Business Success
April 2025 APHA leadership co-hosted this session with APHA member Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg RN, CCM. We discussed the importance of tapping into seasoned experts at all phases of your advocacy journey. Teri, a Board Certified Patient Advocate, is a nationally known expert on patient advocacy and patient safety. On-Demand Recording: 54 minuteshttps://vimeo.com/1075866610/553eeb63d2 Additional Resources Audio Recording Discuss this topic: Check in with APHA … From Guidance to Greatness: The Value of Mentoring in Advocacy Business SuccessRead More » -
Schandelle Acosta, BCPA started the topic ExPat Insurance or Advocacy Resources in Canada in the forum General Conversation 5 months, 1 week ago
Hello All,
I’m looking for any advocates that do in-person work in the Toronto (Canada) area. I tried looking through the PACB list and didn’t hear back from the couple folks there/it didn’t seem clear that they were practicing advocates so much as folks getting CE. I check in with one organization, “Canadian Health Advocates”, but they said…[Read more]
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