I just spoke to the owner of a HIPAA compliant software company and she gave me some examples of HIPAA non compliance.
Now I realize that I will need internal policies on changing passwords as well as having a client release form so that a family member or designated friend can legally discuss client health history and on going…[Read more]

Thank you. I have not registered for the Prep course. Ive purchased several Health Advocates books
Which Ethics course are you referring to?

I think you’ve voiced a concern we all have regarding the new legislation. As an advocate specializing in managing medical bills, I don’t expect to start “seeing” much until at least Q2. This seems to be the lag between receiving treatment and seeking assistance with the subsequent bills. I expect we will all have some experience to share on…[Read more]

So sorry to hear this! My mother-in-law and sister-in-law passed away from small cell lung cancer–it was heartbreaking…

It sounds like she has non-small cell lung cancer which has many more treatments/protocols based on specific testing. Hoping that one of those treatments comes through for her!

Hi Trisha!
I might have someone for this!

I just sent them an email and will follow up with you when I hear back from them.

GREAT topic for a call-in!!!!!

I agree with Linda, most everything can be handled online and people can find your address in public records, especially when you register your business so my plan is not only provide it when asked and not include my home address on any documentation.

I am! I invested in Trisha’s Ethics course and Care Excellence Institute’s Exam Prep courses and have found them both extremely helpful in addition to my reading. Happy to connect and discuss.

Althea – I’ve never heard of a Trademark application being hacked. I have one in the workflow myself so I’m going to check. I’m so sorry that’s happened to you but I appreciate you sharing the information.

This is a good overview of tips on how to proceed If your domain is hacked. https://www.billhartzer.com/domain-names/someone-stole-my-domain-name-heres-what-you-do/

Thanks for the education. My sister is a lung cancer drug rep for Astra Zeneca and, she told me much the same thing. Our sister-in-law also has Parkinson’s and had a lot of testing this past year. I’m surprised no one thought to ask about her cough and weakness. Whatever cancer is in her body, wherever it started, is killing her, the doctors sug…[Read more]

My father was a 5 year, stage III pancreatic cancer survivor. When he was in “remission,”
he started experiencing pain between his right shoulder and neck.
His PCP told my father ( who was age 73) that he had tendonitis!! She knew his cancer history and he wasn’t playing tennis or golf at that time. Can we all say..DUH!! His cancer treatment was…[Read more]

Hello,
Sorry you had to experience this. Thank you for sharing this. Good luck moving forward.

Marc S. Berlin
On The Marc Patient Advocacy Services

You’ll see this conversation is almost two months old…

And for two months I’ve been trying to find someone who considers him/herself an expert in Long Covid (including Patti’s suggestion above – The Body Politic) – hoping to set up an APHA Expert Call-in on the topic.

I think this is a great topic and would serve members well to hear about the…[Read more]

Hi Althea, a quick note since I worked in patient ed at MD Anderson Cancer Center. The lung cancer would have been the primary diagnosis. The liver and bone issues would have been metastasis from the lung cancer.

This is important in diagnosis as a tumor might develop at a distant site, say in the liver, but the biopsy would show…[Read more]

Zoom accounts have also been hacked recently. A friend saw her $15.99/month bill go to $1800! It was corrected by the company, but looks like hacking is happening everywhere!

Thanks, Linda for giving us a heads up!

Bonnie Sheeren
Houston Health Advocacy

Cassie – I just checked and – you are right – somehow you were not on the list to access the courses. I don’t know how that happened! But – I apologize. And it’s now fixed.

Try again. Log in and you should find your courses on your PracticeUP Dashboard. If you don’t see them at first, hit the reload or refresh button on your browser and it s…[Read more]

Linda & Althea!
I am so sorry to hear about these misfortunes. Thank you both for sharing your experience with us.