I had two success stories yesterday!

1. A client came to me after his insurer denied a pre-service authorization for an expensive procedure. The insurer denied it after the peer-to-peer review as well. We submitted a second-level appeal. Included letters from doctors, summarized the research, demonstrated medical necessity. The appeal was…[Read more]

Neely – APHA offers Premium members a sample contract, but it is watermarked to be sure you take it to a local attorney for review. Laws vary state-to-state – and they change – so it’s important to have your attorney review it.

https://myapha.org/premium-forms-contracts/

If you need an attorney, we suggest you connect with your local SBA or SBDC…[Read more]

Congratulations on your retirement, Karen! I thank you for your transparency, applaud you for a business well done, and admire your energy and capacity!
Best wishes as you write you next chapter – figuratively AND literally.

Chris

To one and all,

A Healthy, Happy & Prosperous 2022.

Karen,
Thank you For Sharing,
Last Year i started charging @ $75.00 an hour but in a few month after I decided to raise my rate.

Good luck in your next chapter.

Marc B

I recently started Compass Health Resources LLC in Nashville. I am wondering how everyone went about obtaining personalized contracts? Has anyone done this without hiring an attorney?

Mechelle,
Reaching back out! I have recently launched my business – Compass Health Resources, LLC – in Nashville. Still working my palliative care NP job, and so far it’s all working itself out.
My question for you is about insurance. I’m having a hard time getting a broker to understand that I will not be practicing medicine and don’t need that…[Read more]

Wonderful thread. I officially launched Compass Health Resources, LLC in October ’21, and finding the right insurances has been a nightmare. I’m a local nurse practitioner and getting someone (anyone?) to understand that I will not be treating patients has been very challenging. Thank you all for your conversation – I will be following along as I…[Read more]

Karen,

I couldn’t have done it without you. Six glorious years and a forever friendship to boot.

Thank you so much for all those client achievements and your humor along the way to ease their anxiety.

See you on the beach.

XOXO

AnnMarie

Congratulations, Karen! You’ve left such a wonderful legacy as an advocate! I wish you all the best as you step into the next chapter.

Congratulations Karen….enjoy retirement, but as you say, those who know you—know you will not stay idle! So glad I had a chance to meet you and learn from your writings and talking to you directly. Keep in touch!

Anne Llewellyn

Harley – please give our congratulations to Boyd.

I’d love to hear about success stories from other members, too…. toot your own horn!

Hi Zacquia!
We are neighbors!!! I sent you a DM and would love to connect! Feel free to email me directly!

I look forward to working with you!
Nicole

Welcome Zacquia!

Take a look at a few things:

Free: https://myapha.org/resources/gifts/ Included is a Guide to Getting Started as a Private Health or Patient Advocate

PracticeUP! Online courses – many you get for free or at a discount: https://myapha.org/practiceup-pace/

APHA Academy: starts in January! https://APHAdvocates.org/Academy

Greetings everyone!!! I am new here! I live in Nashville, TN. I have a MHA and I am eager to learn more about getting my new venture as a patient advocate underway. I welcome all of the advice and tools. I hope everyone had a great Christmas for those who celebrate and Happy New Year!!! Great things for 2022!!!