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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

COVID-19 Advocacy Update #2
 
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We continue to identify the many ways we can support you
in an effort to balance your need to stay safe with your desire
to grow your patient-service practice during this critical time.

Our Tuesday Agendas will continue to reflect this focus
as long as need be.

Of course, if at any time you can think of any way we can
support your needs, please do reach out!
 
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Link & Learn
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Don't forget: 
you'll need to be logged into the APHA membership site to access some of these links:
www.myAPHA.org
bullet Master List of Coronavirus / COVID-19 Resources for Advocates and Clients
Resources continue to be added daily.
   
bullet new Your Independent Advocacy or Care Management Practice in a Time of Coronavirus / COVID-19  (APHA Blog)
   
bullet new Tools for Use During the COVID-19 Crisis (Telehealth, Video Conferencing)
 
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Schedule & Attend
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Link to the
Advocacy Master Calendar
of Events
 
APHA Expert Call-in
(Yes - still scheduled!)
Your Clients and Medical Cannabis – Assessing Interest and Providing Resources


Tuesday, April 28


Has the topic of medical cannabis (marijuana) come up in conversations with clients or prospective clients? Did you feel informed enough to carry on that conversation? Do you know the laws in your state or province?

Or, is the medical cannabis train leaving and you haven’t yet hopped aboard?
   
  As more and more states legalize medical cannabis, questions arise as they regard its fit and appropriateness as a treatment for challenges from pain to mobility, from suffering to comfort. It’s possible your clients know even more about it than you do. And it’s possible you know enough that you should be raising the topic with them if they don’t.

Josephine Krehl is the Founder of MMJ Knowledge, LLC and serves in the role of Statewide Clinical Community Relations for OnePlant, a medical cannabis business in Florida. As our guest for this call-in, she’ll guide us through the basics we need to know to help our clients, ranging from legality, to knowing when cannabis may be appropriate, to finding recommenders, to delivery mechanisms, to insurance coverage, plus how to carry on the conversation with our clients.
 
     
 
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You may register up to 3 hours prior to the call.
Register for this call.
 
     
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APHA Expert
Call-ins and Webinars 
 
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Find the master list of completed calls (available with podcasts).

Find the list
of upcoming calls.
 
What would you like to teach or learn?
Make your suggestion!
 
We're getting ready to schedule Expert Call-ins and Webinars for Summer and Fall, and could use your help.

Are you an expert on a topic of interest to advocates? - or - Is there a topic you wish we would cover that could help you? - or - Do you know of an expert in a topic that could be useful to members?

Please make your suggestions. Curious APHA Call-in schedulers want to know!
 
 
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Celebrating
Five Star Reviews!
 
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Premium +ADL
members:

Find instructions for asking your clients to submit their reviews.
 
 
 
Congratulations to these AdvoConnection Directory-Listed members who have achieved and received 5 star reviews for their work!

Remember - these stars were awarded by clients for whom they have saved lives, health, or money, and improved the quality of life for the person who provided the review.
star Deidra Kindred
star Elisabeth Schuler
star Laura Mendez
star Rick Pugach
 
A job very well done. Congratulations!
         
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Are you spending valuable time hunting down health records and gathering important documents for your clients?

Do you have one secure location to store information so you can easily access it during doctors’ appointments, emergencies, or while traveling?

We have a solution for you. DIAL A PAL to help! Our P.A.L.S, Personal Advocates and Liaisons will collect, organize, and manage all of your clients’ information in one secure location utilizing our secure web app. Our affordable concierge service will allow you to focus on being an ADVOCATE, and not a medical records specialist. Let our PALS do the work for you!

To learn more about our app and P.A.L.S concierge service, visit our website at www.UnifiedHints.com and sign up for a free demo and Q&A by clicking here.
 
WE ARE PATIENT ADVOCACY POWERED BY TECHNOLOGY!
 
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Updates
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Online Courses for Advocates
 
PracticeUP! online is a sister site to APHA. APHA members may take courses for free or at a discount.

www.PracticeUPOnline.com
 
 
Online Learning!
 
Setting Your Prices: How to Price your Advocacy and Care Management Services
5 star reviews
Earn 2 CEs for BCPA
 
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APHA members take PracticeUP! courses
either discounted - or free!
 
   
  Did you find your bonus $10 coupon in yesterday's email?
It's valid through March 31!
 
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Spread the
APHA Love!
 
Extend Your Membership - Free!
Refer a new member to APHA
 
We know you talk to others on occasion about becoming an independent advocate. For those who are interested in learning more about a career in advocacy, we hope you suggest a membership in APHA!

When you do, we want to reward you!  It's easy to claim your referral award, but you must follow the instructions to do so.
 
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for ADL members
 
A special section for AdvoConnection
Directory Listed members.
 
Reminders for +ADL members:
bullet Great marketing idea!
Add mention of coronavirus / COVID-19 to your directory profile!
Login to update your profile.
   
bullet February Directory profile stats are available! Here's how to retrieve yours.
   
bullet Monitor requests for help!  Patients need you! Recent requests have come from:
British Columbia Indiana Florida
Rhode Island Missouri Ohio
... and other states and provinces!
 
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Reviews found on Amazon:
 
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  Covers all you need to know to start in private practice as a health advocate and get a good start. It doesn't shunt off financial and business requirements amidst a plethora of hype. This book is just what I needed.  
     
  Excellent book and I highly recommend to anyone starting a new business of any kind. Trisha writes with whimsy and fact and once you start you can't put it down. LOTS of wonderful how-to's. She takes you from how to develop your thoughts about your business to the marketing of your business. I can't say enough positives about this book. If you're thinking about getting this...GET IT!  
     
  Learn more about
The Health Advocate’s Start and Grow
Your Own Practice Handbook

Take advantage of your APHA Discount from here!
 
     
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Connect & Share
in the
APHA Connect!
Discussion Forum
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Link to the APHA Connect
Discussion Forum

 
  Coronavirus / COVID-19 Forum
bullet Master List of COVID-19 Resources for Advocates
bullet hot Advocacy Best Practices with COVID-19
bullet Rationing Health Care in a Pandemic
bullet Coronavirus Resources for Family Caregivers
bullet Responding To Trisha’s Challenge with a Covid Blog
bullet hot From the PACBoard re: exam postponements
bullet Coronavirus Info from Seattle/Ground Zero
bullet A New Attitude? Let’s Discuss!
bullet Compare Symptoms: COVID-19, Flu, Cold, Allergies
bullet hot Telehealth experience?
bullet hot End of Life Conversations – Let’s Discuss
   
  General Conversation
bullet hot Time Tracking Tool Recommendation
bullet hot Initial Assessment Agreement
bullet Hospice provider in St. Louis, MO
bullet hot Best place for reviews?
bullet Help us help you! Make an Expert Request or Offer
   
 +ADL Member Forum
bullet hot Medicare Managed Care Nursing Home Plans?
bullet Media Request: Medical Debt for LegalZoom
 
   
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