I have been trying to remind others in my community that they are not alone—providing them resources and addressing issues that may affect their health. In the beginning, my motivation was honestly just my passion for helping my community. I also drew motivation from my own experience being a patient and wanting to share my knowledge as much as possible with others so they know they aren't alone and there is help!
Read MoreEmily Moore was my caregiver for three years while I went through one of the most difficult times of my life. She started when she was 16. She is the most remarkable caregiver I have ever had. She stayed with me through the worse part of my life and there are not enough words in the English language to express my sincere gratitude.
Read MoreFamily caregivers are the ones who ask the hard questions and keep track of the answers. They make the dreaded phone calls to insurance companies making sure a prescription or recommended service is covered. They see the full spectrum of the patient’s experience with illness and treatment outside the clinic walls. Like social workers, nurses, physicians and patients, family caregivers are critical members of the healthcare team, and they should be rightfully appreciated and honored not just this month, but every single day of the year.
Read MoreI did not meet my grandmother until 2004, after my mom petitioned for her to come to the US to stay with my family so my mom could be her primary caregiver. Nanay lived in the Philippines, where she was born and where my mother was raised.
Read MoreStates have released premium data suggesting that the rates for many insurance plans are expected to increase significantly next year, much higher than prior increases in 2015 and 2016. As I look at the coverage landscape now and looking ahead, I can’t help but think of what it all means for the patients we serve through the Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF).
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