Advancing Health Equity Through Needs Navigation

Episode 1 September 28, 2021 00:19:50
Advancing Health Equity Through Needs Navigation
Advocates in Action
Advancing Health Equity Through Needs Navigation

Sep 28 2021 | 00:19:50

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Hosted By

Ashley D. Freeman

Show Notes

Advancing Health Equity Through Needs Navigation

Imagine making health decisions without the constant worry of financial strain or navigating the maze of healthcare access challenges. In this powerful episode, Rebecca Kirch, Executive Vice President of Policy and Programs at the National Patient Advocate Foundation, explains how social and financial needs navigation services are critical to making this a reality for all patients.

Rebecca dives into how expanding needs navigation programs helps patients overcome the complex barriers of access and affordability, guiding them toward safety net solutions that ensure they can receive care without fear of financial ruin. She emphasizes that every person should have the right to make healthcare decisions based on their own needs and circumstances, not their bank balance.

As Rebecca shares, the National Patient Advocate Foundation and its partners are mobilizing efforts to integrate these services into mainstream medicine, pushing for health equity policies that benefit all patients—regardless of their income or background. The result? A win-win strategy that improves access to affordable, high-quality care for everyone, in every setting.

 

 

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