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Category Archives: Training
Patient Navigators – Who We Are and What We Do
Patient advocacy, or patient navigation, is gaining attention as an emerging profession, both in the media and in the popular lexicon, because it fills so many gaps in the current American health care system. This is especially true today as we continue implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which is changing the landscape for consumers in how health care is delivered and paid for in this country. Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Caregivers, Chronic Disease, Elder Care, Government Agencies, Health Care Reform, Insurance, NAHAC, Other health issues, Patient Centered Care, Patient Safety, Problem Solving, Training, Uncategorized, Women's Health
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Becoming a Patient Navigator
Patient navigation and patient advocacy are dynamic and growing professions. This article explores the background and current landscape of patient navigation and advocacy. Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Caregivers, Chronic Disease, Elder Care, Government Agencies, Health Care Reform, Insurance, Integrative Care, NAHAC, Other health issues, Patient Centered Care, Problem Solving, Training, Uncategorized, Women's Health
Tagged APHA, Ask a Navigator, Cancer, Elder Care, health care, Health Care Reform, Integrative Care, NAHAC, Patient centered care, patient navigation, senior issues, Training, Women's Health
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Patient Navigator and Advocate National Conference
Register Now for the November 2-3 National Association of Healthcare Advocacy Consultants Conference – the premier education and networking event for healthcare advocates. Continue reading
Becoming a Patient Navigator – 2011 Update
Patient navigation and patient advocacy as a new and emerging profession is gaining attention because it fills so many gaps in the current American health care system. Learn more about training, job opportunities and the landscape of patient navigation. Continue reading
NAHAC Conference Brings Advocates Together
The National Association of Healthcare Advocacy Consultants (NAHAC) held its second annual “Vision and Voice” Conference from November 4-6 in Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Posted in NAHAC, Other health issues, Training, Uncategorized
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Perplexed Pediatrician – Should Mom Worry?
When her son’s pediatrician said she had never heard of the National Cancer Institute (www.cancer.gov), this young mom was blown away. Should she worry about entrusting her son’s care to a doctor who has never heard of this world-famous institution? Comments invited. Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Government Agencies, Other health issues, Training, Uncategorized
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Radio Show -What Does A Navigator Do?
If you are interested in hearing the types of things Patient Navigator can do to help you or a loved one, please listen in to this radio show. We welcome your feedback. Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Caregivers, Chronic Disease, Elder Care, Health Care Reform, Integrative Care, Problem Solving, Training, Uncategorized
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National Association of Advocates Conference
The National Association of Healthcare Advocacy Consultants (NAHAC), the nation’s first professional association for people working as healthcare and patient advocates, will hold its first annual conference November 14-15 at the University of California, Berkeley Clark Kerr Campus Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Caregivers, Chronic Disease, Elder Care, Health Care Reform, Training
Tagged health care, NAHAC, patient navigation, Training
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Training Programs for Patient Navigators
Here are the training programs I know of for those who want to become patient navigators or advocates. Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Other health issues, Problem Solving, Training, Uncategorized
Tagged Ask a Navigator, Cancer, health care, patient navigation, Training
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