Support when it counts On January 22nd, President Trump signed the RAISE (Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage) Family Caregivers Act into law. For families all around the country, this is wonderful news. The RAISE Act was designed to... Continue Reading »
There is no doubt that technology has forever changed and shaped the way that the world receives health care. Researching symptoms online, portable fitness trackers, and the digital databases that have replaced paper medical files of the past.... Continue Reading »
Click link below for June 6, 2017 handouts International Conference Working with Faith Partners Faith Communities Work with Professional Patient Advocates: Improve Health Outcomes and Save Ministry Resources Speakers: Teri Dreher RN, CCRN,... Continue Reading »
Like countless other patients, Ann Johnson, a retired veterinarian, has been willing to travel long distances and devote an entire day to be treated by a specialist at Rush University Medical Center. But a recent appointment lasted less than 30... Continue Reading »
This article is the first of a four part series looking at medical error. At NShore Patient Advocates, it is a phenomenal understatement when we say that we are passionate in our pursuit of preventing medical error for our clients. Preventing... Continue Reading »
Not a week goes by that I don’t hear stories from seniors, those who care for seniors, and even healthcare providers who are fed up with the “scam” of the inpatient vs. observation status controversy. This major rule that is part of the... Continue Reading »
For the general public, it is sometimes difficult to know if your referral sources are accurate when you are seeking wise medical counsel. After all, if one relies upon marketing materials or TV ads, one would think EVERY health care provider is... Continue Reading »
