Navigating Healthcare: The Role of Patient Advocates

In the final episode of the season, David highlights pro tips from the experts themselves: patient advocates Linda Michelson and AnnMarie McIlwain. Dr. David Blumenthal of The Commonwealth Fund joins to shine the light on tangible solutions on how to restructure our national health care system.

Resources from the episode:

• Check out Marshall Allen's book, Never Pay the First Bill: And Other Ways to Fight the Health Care System and Win: https://www.marshallallen.com/ 
• Contact Linda Michelson: https://medicalbillproblems.com/ 
• Contact AnnMarie McIlwain and her team: http://www.patientadvocators.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnueFBhChARIsAPu3YkR5dzaS6o-jIY8ZJUoJZUlRku1bWMVgVYfnn5wQ4F-c1YwmDUbMihIaAnb9EALw_wcB  
• Keep up with the Commonwealth Fund: https://www.commonwealthfund.org/ 
• AdvoConnection’s patient advocates directory: https://profile.advoconnection.com/ 
• AdvoConnection’s comprehensive overview of patient advocacy: https://www.aphadvocates.org/profession-overview/ 
• National Patient Advocate Foundation’s resources on choosing the best health care plan for you: https://www.npaf.org/patients-and-caregivers/how-to-choose-a-plan/ 
• CoPatient’s resources for making sure your bills are fair and accurate: https://www.copatient.com/ 

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