Welcome to Advocates in Action, a podcast created by the National Patient Advocate Foundation, a non-profit that develops initiatives promoting equitable access to affordable quality health care through policy action and partnerships. Our primary objective is to prioritize the patient voice in health system delivery reform to achieve person-centered care. We are dedicated to amplifying the powerful stories of individuals and the collective needs of various communities across the country.
In our first season we explore rural health in the United States. We feature patients, advocates and providers who are developing innovative, effective approaches to improving health care in their communities.On today’s episode we speak with Executive Vice President for Patient Advocacy and Engagement Gwen Darien. Listen as we introduce the mission of our organization, vision for this podcast and plans for our first season.
As a teenager, Jamie Stokley became the caregiver for her mother and was determined to make sure that her mom lived a full life...
“There have been so many attempts to erase us, to destroy us, to take our lands. And we are still here, we're strong. We're...
To reduce health inequities, there has to be a clear understanding of the unique challenges being faced by that community. When evaluating the health...
