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.
Community health workers are an essential part of the caregiving team. Denise Smith who is the Executive Director of the National Association of Community...
You call it taking your grandmother to the doctor, but Bea Rector and her team at the Washington State Department of Social and Health...
End of life care can be uncomfortable but there are many support systems in place to help patients and their loved ones navigate that...
