Yesterday, while at a healthcare provider’s office, I was told by a staff member that they are now required to keep a copy of my driver’s license on file as part of HIPAA. I explained that I am a Nurse Practitioner and had never heard of this addendum to the HIPAA law.

After a long discussion with the office manager, I was told that their…[Read more]

The Coalition of Health Care Advocacy Organizations (CHCAO) is teaming up with the Healthcare Advocate Summit to bring you the Independent Patient and Health Care Advocate Education Track, September 5-8, 2023, right in the heart of New Orleans!

This event allows us to bring our independent patient and health care advocate community together in…[Read more]

Hi, I have a client who lives in New Mexico and states that the medical care there is not very good. She needs specialists for her daughter: Cardiologist, rheumotologist and possibly GI. Does anyone have recommendations on a place where she can get care coordination with 2-3 doctors in New Mexico? She really wants to go to Mayo in Phoenix but…[Read more]

We have received a media request from a reporter who would like to connect with an advocate in Texas to gain insights on the Heal Texans Act measure being proposed in session as well as Medicaid redeterminations. The reporter would like to interview the advocate over Zoom. If you are interested, please contact the reporter:

Boram Kim
Senior…[Read more]

The Florida Department of Health in Flagler and Volusia counties are working together to start an Overdose Fatality Review committee and would like to include patient advocates. This is a link to the Practitioner’s Guide the guide and other resources. Participation would entail attending a quarterly review and offering suggestions for change, a…[Read more]

Hello all,
I have watched the Insurance part 1 and 2. As I prepare to get my insurance in place, I have a question for advocates that have an RN License.
Concern: Insurance speaker spoke about reaching out to NSO (or whatever malpractice insurance you hold) and ask them questions because if certain insurances are written a certain way, they can…[Read more]

Hello all, Another writer has gotten in touch with us for a story for AARP’s website. The story is aimed at caregivers about how to handle, and avoid if possible, long waits in waiting rooms, exam rooms, even on the phone — and why this is especially important for many older, frailer patients.

She’s looking for the kind of advice Trisha shared…[Read more]

Hello ADL Members – The writer below has reached out with the following query. If you able to respond to her answers, please email her directly. This requires an answer via email before 5 PM ET on Monday 4/3. Please email: christine@rubyoaknutrition.com

***Request below***
I’m a freelance writer working on a story for Everyday Health about how…[Read more]