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.
The experiences of patients should be the center of research, policy development, and health care. Susan Perez has devoted a large portion of her...
Crispín Goytia-Vásquez is no stranger to caregiving, she has provided care for many family members since her early 20s. Her experiences have taught her...
Health justice is a community led movement for power building and transformational change. Listen as Clovia “Ms Community Clo” Lawrence shares how she has...