Why Hire an independent RN Patient Advocate?

Clinical Expertise Matters

While each of the different roles in the article have their benefits, an Independent RN Patient Advocate encompasses them all with the added advantage of real life clinical expertise that only comes from years of bedside nursing and continuous education. Having an excellent understanding of the human body in relation to complex medical issues is key in every aspect of the clients life - including wellbeing, quality of life, facilitating informed decision making, ability to properly advocate, medical billing, and insurance coverage. Independent RN Patient Advocates are in the unique position to provide the "100 ft view" to pull all of the pieces together to get the client what they need and want.

Healthcare Navigation

• Tailored service plans based on individuals needs and circumstances, including when family is out of state or unavailable

• Coordination of care among providers, organizations, systems and care settings

• Scheduling of appointments and coordination of transportation to and from

• Coordination of referrals and second opinions

• Reduce or eliminate hospital readmissions

Healthcare Advocacy

• Facilitate and ensure communication among all involved parties

• Ensure clients needs and wishes are fully communicated and addressed appropriately

•  Pre- and Post appointment review

• When needed, attend client medical appointments/hospitalizations with client (including surgeries, procedures, & treatments)

• Transcription of medical appointments

• Negotiation and adjustment of medical bills

• Insurance coverage advocacy

Health Education

• Personalized health education (including new diagnoses, chronic conditions, medications, procedures, treatments)

• Formation of tailored evidence-based goals & plan of care implementation
• Identification of current barriers to health situation & personalized management strategies
• Integrated/Functional Medicine perspective through diet & lifestyle interventions.