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

Episode 4 November 17, 2021 00:17:20
Financial Navigation: Bridging the Gap Between the System and the Patient
Advocates in Action
Financial Navigation: Bridging the Gap Between the System and the Patient

Nov 17 2021 | 00:17:20

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Hosted By

Ashley D. Freeman

Show Notes

Patients sometimes have to make difficult decisions when pursuing the quality and affordable health care they deserve. When financial navigators and the full care team work together to find solutions for patients it results in better outcomes. Through Zinkeng Asonganyi's career he has worked closely in oncology and pharmacy administration which has allowed him to have a deep understanding of the intricacies of financial and social needs. Listen as he shares about the importance of financial navigation and how it bridges the gap between the health system and the patient.

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