Nationwide, Next-Level Patient Advocacy: Our Nurse Advocates Make the Healthcare System Work for Patients
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Employers and union health & welfare funds can offer patient advocacy services as a benefit. Individuals can engage us hourly.
Why is patient advocacy in demand today? Our healthcare system is too complex for patients to navigate on their own. Research shows that only slightly more than half of Americans actually get the appropriate care when they are sick. Even fewer receive an accurate bill.
Our patient advocates are experienced nurses who ensure patients make informed healthcare decisions, get appropriate, high-quality care, and have expert help deciphering bills and dealing with insurance companies.
The 28 self-funded health plans currently providing Guardian Nurses patient advocacy services to their members or employees see improved patient outcomes and reduced costs.
Highlights of Next-Level Patient Advocacy
- Our nurse advocates work with and for the patient, not the hospital or health system, and not the insurance company. Their independence enables them to focus on one goal: the best possible outcome for the patient.
- Our advocates facilitate second opinions, and if current medical providers are not the best qualified to treat the patient, they facilitate transfer to a top provider.
- Our healthcare advocacy program is not telephone-only. When needed, the advocate goes with the patient to medical appointments and makes in-person hospital visits.
- Our patient advocacy services are available in every state.
Patients and their families can count on their nurse advocate to:
BE YOUR GUIDE, coach and advocate for any healthcare issue.
MAKE APPOINTMENTS so you can be seen as quickly as possible.
GO WITH YOU TO SEE DOCTORS, to ask questions and to get answers.
VISIT YOU IN THE HOSPITAL to make sure you’re getting good care.
IDENTIFY PROVIDERS for all care needs and second opinions.
ASSIST IN OBTAINING covered equipment and services.
PROVIDE DECISION SUPPORT when you consider treatment options.
EXPLAIN A NEW DIAGNOSIS to help you make informed decisions.
COACH AND SUPPORT YOU through the challenges of chronic disease.
Nurse advocates do not make medical or financial decisions for you, make a medical diagnosis, determine fault or legal liability, provide direct nursing care or provide financial management services.
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Advocacy services’ success stories demonstrate reduced medical costs and improved outcomes for patients.
Cost effective help with healthcare issues
Individuals may purchase the services of Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates on a private-pay basis.
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