Recently, a close friend died after a complex hospital stay after a fall where she broke her hip. The story is complicated and I don’t have all of the details, but the experience raises several questions that point to challenges people face when thrust into the...
On November 24, 2014, I was diagnosed with a central nervous system lymphoma brain tumor. Having no symptoms leading up to this diagnosis, I was shocked to learn my fate. After a year of strong chemo and close contract with my hematologist/oncologist, I was told that...
Case management is an integral part of the healthcare delivery system. Today, case managers are in every sector of the healthcare system. Their work ensures people have access to appropriate care, contain healthcare costs and work to make sure those they are called to...
I was reading my Facebook page when I saw a post from a friend that said: “I won’t be able to get my MRI until the end of next week. I’m pissed.” This message alerted me to call a friend who needed a Patient Advocate. Some Background My friend was diagnosed with...
You can’t pick up a paper or listen to a news show without hearing a piece on the challenges taking place in our healthcare system today. This attention is warranted, as according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid healthcare spending in the U.S. is at $3.3 trillion...
