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Welcome to Advocates in Action, a podcast created by the 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.
Michael Fratkin’s commitment to palliative care began with an important lesson his grandfather taught him when he was a boy. Today, he heads Resolution...
At just 20 years old, Naimi Pothiwala is already making a meaningful difference in her rural hometown of Apex, North Carolina. As an undergraduate...
Redefining Health Literacy: Breaking Barriers to Equitable Care What if the key to better health outcomes wasn’t just access—but understanding? In this compelling episode,...