by VBPA Team | Jul 28, 2017 | Patient Advocate, Prescriptions
Blog Editor’s Note: I ran across this story in the Advo Connection recently and had this gut wrenching reaction: “This could have been my mother. There is nothing unique to this situation that isn’t pandemic in the current medical climate.” You...
by VBPA Team | Jul 21, 2017 | Patient Advocate
Blog The Patient Advocate Role When you go to court, you need a lawyer. When you go to the hospital, you need a patient advocate Most people would agree that if you had to go to court, you would hire an attorney. Why? Because they are the experts, they know the ins...
by VBPA Team | Jul 19, 2017 | Medical Billing, Patient Advocate, Prescriptions, Treatment
Blog So do you really need all those tests and medications? Choose wisely! Lyrics: It might seem crazy what I’m about to say Less is more can often be the best way There are tests, treatments and procedures you don’t really need While some are very useful,...
by VBPA Team | Jul 17, 2017 | Diagnosis, Medical Billing, Treatment
Blog What Does a Patient Advocate Do?The working definition from The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates puts it this way: “Some advocates help you with insurance claims, or review your hospital bills. Others might sit with you at home while you...
