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The Patient Advocate You Need :: February 2022

It’s exciting to be celebrating 4 years in business. I chose the business name to prominently highlight goals for my advocacy work with every client - arriving at a SOLUTION.

BPS LLC seeks SOLUTIONS when a client is facing:

• a denied insurance claim

• an early discharge from the hospital or another facility

• challenges communicating with their healthcare team

• an inaccurate or surprise medical bill

• an overwhelming amount of information about a recent diagnosis

• the need for coordination of care

You can help others learn more about the importance and impact of working with an independent board certified patient advocate and the solutions I work toward simply by passing my name and this newsletter along to friends, family members, and colleagues.

Navigating the complexities of the healthcare system can be stressful and time consuming. Contact me so that I can help ease the burden.

Thank you for your support,
Ailene Gerhardt, MA, BCPA
Independent Board Certified Patient Advocate
Founder, Beacon Patient Solutions LLC
Founder, Navigating Solo Network

In This Issue:

• New in 2022

• Blog Post: When the advocate becomes a patient

• Announcing the arrival of the Navigating Solo Network

• Healthcare News You Can Use

• Solo Agers Advocacy Initiative: Next Navigating Solo Discussion Group cohort begins on March 1, 2022

I spend my professional life helping clients navigate the complexities of our healthcare system. Not only do I work with clients one on one, but I also offer educational talks on a variety of topics such as being your own best advocate, compiling a “go plan” in case of emergency, how to organize all your important documents, etc.

On the morning of November 6, 2021, I had the opportunity to use many key points and suggestions I offer in many of my talks. READ MORE…

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Healthcare News and Resources You Can Use:

Did You Know…

We offer Consultations: Sometimes, the opportunity to ask questions or talk through a healthcare situation is the only immediate service a prospective client may initially need. To assist, we offer the opportunity to schedule a 30 minute or one hour phone consultation to meet that need. Email us to find out more.

We’ll work with you to create your Healthcare Advocacy PLAN: Prepare, compile, and organize your healthcare advocacy goals, priorities, and needs. Creating your PLAN will give you the peace of mind to know that your important paperwork, support system, and other resources are in place. Email us to find out more.

We offer Community Education Talks on a wide array of subjects: We’ve offered 70 talks in partnership with organizations in Belmont, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Concord, Lexington, Needham, Newton, Sudbury, Wellesley, and Winchester since 2018!

Visit our Speaking Engagements web page for our calendar and to book a talk for your group, organization, or community.

Are You or Do You Know a Solo Ager?

Read More about Ailene’s Work with Solos!
**Our next Navigating Solo Discussion group begins March 1!**

Learn More about the Initiative: SOLO AGERS Advocacy Initiative Web Page,
Facebook Group or Email Ailene.

Do you need assistance with a denied insurance claim,
information about a new diagnosis, understanding a medical bill, or planning for a medical appointment?

I Can Help!

About Beacon Patient Solutions LLC:
Beacon Patient Solutions LLC helps clients navigate the choppy waters of today’s complex healthcare system by empowering them to become educated and confident health care consumers. We provide patient advocacy services in the Greater Boston Area, throughout Massachusetts, and nationwide. Visit our website to learn more:  www.beaconpatientsolutions.com.