Advocates in Action

Have you ever felt intimidated, confused, or overwhelmed when trying to navigate the health care system? In those moments it can be hard to advocate for yourself and those you care about. Join our host ...more

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May 12, 2022 00:24:43
Using Narrative Medicine to Have Agency Over Your Health Care Journey

Using Narrative Medicine to Have Agency Over Your Health Care Journey

When we redefine health literacy as clear health communication it allows for accountability to be shared with all parties involved instead of placing the...

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May 09, 2022 00:20:51
Dissecting the Multiple Layers of Health Literacy

Dissecting the Multiple Layers of Health Literacy

When we say health literacy what do we really mean? Our choice of language and the titles we attribute to people is multilayered.  Lisa...

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April 14, 2022 00:23:52
Centering Primary Care with Humility, Respect and Compassion

Centering Primary Care with Humility, Respect and Compassion

Your primary care physician can sometimes be the provider that you interact with the most, so it would be ideal for that relationship to...

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March 31, 2022 00:33:21
The Power of Human Connection in Care Delivery

The Power of Human Connection in Care Delivery

Human connection is essential to building relationships and communicating effectively. Sometimes we overlook the power of these elements when thinking about the relationship between...

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March 17, 2022 00:25:31
Redefine Health Literacy

Redefine Health Literacy

In this episode, Christine Wilson, vice president of advocacy communications and marketing for the National Patient Advocate Foundation, describes how we can redefine and...

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November 17, 2021 00:17:20
Financial Navigation: Bridging the Gap Between the System and the Patient

Financial Navigation: Bridging the Gap Between the System and the Patient

Patients sometimes have to make difficult decisions when pursuing the quality and affordable health care they deserve. When financial navigators and the full care...

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