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The Patient Advocate You Need :: February 2024

I am excited to be celebrating 6 years in business. I chose the business name to prominently highlight goals for my advocacy work with every client - arriving at a SOLUTION.

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, CSA®
Independent Board Certified Patient Advocate, Certified Senior Advisor®
Solo Aging Educator & Advocate
Founder, Beacon Patient Solutions LLC & Navigating Solo Network

In This Issue:

• New in 2024

• Blog Post: We’re Celebrating Our 6th Anniversary!

• Healthcare Advocacy Upcoming Events & Solo Aging Series

• SAVvy Day: Solo Aging Visibility Day, May 15, 2024

Over time I have expanded my service offerings and now offer a wide variety of ways for clients to benefit from my guidance and assistance.

There are many ways healthcare consumers can benefit from working with an independent patient advocate. Here are some ways I help… READ MORE

• On January 10th, 2024, the Coalition of Healthcare Advocacy Organizations (CHCAO) launched a social media campaign to highlight the incredible impact of Patient and Health Care Advocates! You can read more here!

• Upcoming BCPA Exam Dates: March 2- 30, 2024, In the complex world of healthcare decisions, a patient or healthcare advocate is the supportive companion everyone needs. They ensure the client, patient, or family fully grasp the crucial issues, understand their rights, and feel emboldened to voice their own perspectives. Interested in Healthcare Advocacy? Learn About Board Certification!

• NAHAC 2024 Ken Schueler Seminar: Cancer Survivorship: March 15, 2024, Presentations will provide insight into the current trends in cancer survivorship and medical issues facing cancer survivors. Additionally, presenters will discuss the importance of advocates in fostering engaged and activated cancer patients and survivors, and what advocates should know about medical trauma during and after treatment.

• MAHCA Spring Symposium, April 10, 2024: Strategies for Meaningful Change: Looking at the Future of Healthcare with Hope, Join Massachusetts Health Care Advocates (MAHCA) for a stimulating day of learning, networking, seeing old friends and meeting new professional colleagues. Register now to secure your spot at their Inaugural Spring Symposium!

SAVvy Day: Solo Aging Visibility Day on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, is a national initiative aimed at shining a spotlight on the unique experiences, challenges, skills, and strengths of individuals navigating the aging journey without the support of adult children or close family members. The purpose is to raise awareness, foster understanding, and build a supportive community that recognizes the independence, creativity, tenacity, and contributions of solo agers. Through events, advocacy, and educational initiatives, SAVvy: Solo Aging Visibility Day seeks to empower individuals, encourage dialogue, and promote a more inclusive approach to navigating solo.

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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.