The investigators behind the first gene therapy trial with adenoassociated virus 8 (AAV8) Factor IX appointed a patient ombudsperson to help ensure participants were able to give truly informed consent. The experiences and challenges of the ombudsperson, who met with the first six UK-based patient...
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Theodore F. Schlegel, MD, said orthopedic surgeons should engage in advocacy at the state and federal levels to influence political decision-making, advance key legislative issues and maintain access to high-quality patient care. Education surrounding t...
The patient was a nurse and knew how to navigate the system, so Isakson advised her to appeal the decision. The insurance company relented, and the woman received four years of treatment.Woodward, Nancy Hatch
Understanding employee healthcare advocacy is critical for bridging the gap between complex healthcare systems and employee needs. Although both employees and employers pay for healthcare benefits, employees are the end-to-end users of their health insurance. Employees that delay or avoid care or mak...
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According tothe patient advocacy group Pathfinders, patient advocates work for private organizations. They help patients navigate the healthcare industry at large, amongst multiple facilities regardless of affiliation. Patient advocates also help patients find their care, find ways to pay...
Patient advocacy programs can help if you have a medical bill you'd like to dispute but might be short on time or knowledge — the service can follow up with the provider for you, she said. Some employers offer transparency services that can help you compare medical costs. ...
This could include, for example, creating an overall framework for monitoring risk, developing controls to assess ethics and bias across data and models, or forming early external partnerships with patient advocacy groups and community organizations. Keeping in mind the protection of patients a...