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Your Partner in Health: Professional Patient Advocacy Services

Navigating the healthcare system shouldn't feel like a second job.

We provide the expertise and support you need to focus on what matters most: healing and quality of life.

Clinical Navigation & Medical Support

Bridging the gap between you and your medical team to ensure no detail is overlooked.

  • Medical Translation: We translate complex jargon and diagnoses into clear, actionable language so you truly understand your health.

  • Empowered Consultations: We help you prepare the right questions and accompany you to appointments to ensure your voice is heard.

  • Provider Matching: We identify top-tier, in-network specialists tailored to your specific diagnosis.

  • The "Second Look" Advantage: We facilitate second opinions and review care plans to ensure you are receiving the most advanced, evidence-based treatment.

  • Medication & Record Audits: We meticulously review records and medication lists to prevent errors and ensure your safety.

Eldercare & Transition Management

Providing dignity, safety, and peace of mind for seniors and their families.

  • Aging-in-Place Solutions: From vetting in-home caregivers to facilitating professional safety assessments, we ensure the home is a safe haven.

  • Facility Advocacy: We provide expert evaluation of assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facilities to find the right fit for your loved one.

  • Seamless Transitions: We manage the stressful move from hospital to home or facility, ensuring continuity of care.

  • Compassionate End-of-Life Care: We offer sensitive coordination for hospice and palliative services, prioritizing comfort and family wishes.

  • Equipment Coordination: We handle the sourcing and setup of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) so it’s ready when you need it.

 

Insurance, Billing & Financial Advocacy

Removing the administrative burden so you can stop fighting with paperwork.

  • Insurance Optimization: We help you navigate Medicare, Medicaid, and private plans to choose the coverage that fits your budget and health needs.

  • Medical Bill Auditing: We review every bill for errors, often saving our clients thousands of dollars in overcharges.

  • Claims & Appeals: If a claim is denied, we handle the complex appeals process and prior authorizations for you.

  • Financial Negotiation: We negotiate directly with hospitals and providers to resolve billing disputes and reduce outstanding balances.

Comprehensive Care Coordination

A "Command Center" for patients managing chronic or complex conditions.

  • Centralized Communication: We act as the single point of contact for your entire care team—specialists, PCPs, and family members—ensuring everyone is on the same page.

  • Holistic Resource Connection: We link you to community resources, financial aid, and support groups that extend beyond the doctor's office.

  • Value-Based Decision Making: We provide the data and objective support you need to make choices that align with your personal goals and lifestyle.

 

Why Work With a Patient Advocate?

"The healthcare system is a maze. We are the map."

  • Reduce Stress: Let us handle the phone calls, the paperwork, and the follow-ups.

  • Save Money: We identify billing errors and ensure you stay in-network.

  • Improve Outcomes: Better communication and error prevention lead to better health.

We offer In-Person services in San Diego County
Limited In-Person services throughout Southern California
Virtual Services Nationwide

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