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What you need to know to get the care you need $$PLAIN_TEXT_PREVIEW$$
The Patient Advocate You Need
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Hi Subscriber First Name,I hope you are continuing to find ways to stay informed, connected to others, and active while safely remaining physically distant.This month’s newsletter offers resources for advance care planning in recognition of National Healthcare Decision Day this Friday, April 16.
I’ve also included information about our new Navigating Solo discussion groups! Our first cohort began in March and the discussions have been wonderful. If you are a solo ager or know a solo ager, I encourage you (or them) to join our next group!
As always, 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
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This month’s newsletter includes:
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Navigating Solo: The Solo Agers Discussion Group
New Cohort beginning soon!
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During each of the 6 online sessions in the series, we’ll explore a different topic that helps Solo Agers share experiences, tips, and resources.
This online facilitated small group format is a wonderful opportunity to learn from and with each other.
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National Healthcare Decisions Day, this Friday, April 16, (NHDD) exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning.
When asked for thorough end of life care planning resources (health agent/proxy, living will, detailed wishes) by clients and during community education talks, I often suggest READ MORE…
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I’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 me to find out more.
Are you or do you know a solo ager? The SOLO AGERS Advocacy Initiative was created to meet the support and planning needs of Solo Agers. Initiative members work one-on-one with me to identify and organize healthcare concerns, carefully craft their support team, and learn how to navigate the opportunities and challenges of solo aging. Now is the perfect time to get started! Join a Navigating Solo discussion group to connect with others!Community Education Talks: I have offered over 50 talks at locations in Belmont, Brookline, Cambridge, Lexington, Needham, Newton, Sudbury, Wellesley, and Winchester since 2018!
Visit my Speaking Engagements web page for the calendar and to book a talk for your group, organization, or community.
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Do you need assistance witha denied insurance claim,
information about a new diagnosis, understanding a medical bill, or planning for a medical appointment?
I Can Help!
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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 are client focused, uniquely knowledgeable, and engage clients to ask the right questions, seek good answers, and secure reliable resources. We provide patient advocacy services in the Greater Boston Area, throughout Massachusetts, and nationwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.beaconpatientsolutions.com.
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