BCPAs in the News
The Patient Advocate Certification Board highlights press coverage of our Board Certified Patient Advocates. Using Google Alerts and notifications received directly from BCPAs, we compile the stories and share them with your peers. Do you have a newsworthy story to share? Send us an email at: admin@pacboard.org. Please note, that PACB reserves the right to deny requests where the purpose or content may not be consistent with the mission and values of PACB or its certificants.
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June, 2023
June 1, 2023
Anne Llewellyn, BCPA and Mary Daniel, BCPA
Issue 4: Meet an Independent Health Advocate Who Used Her Skills to Advocate On the State and National Level
June 6, 2023
Vanessa Steil, BCPA
The Real Cost of Being a Millennial Caregiver
June 5, 2023
Ilene Corina, BCPA
TakeCHARGE Campaign Starts Step 3: Prepare for Doctor or Hospital Visits – Make a List of Questions
June 7, 2023
Grace Cordovano, BCPA
Is Getting Test Results Online Right Away a Good Idea? Yes, Patients Say
June 7, 2023
Anne Llewellyn, BCPA
Issue 5: What Led You to the Profession of Patient Advocacy
June 15, 2023
Aimee Stoopler, BCPA
Catching Up With New Kids: URvet Care
June 23, 2023
Heidi B. Kummer, BCPA
Public Health Post-Profile
May, 2023
May 3, 2023
Annette Ticoras, BCPA
Is ChatGPT in Your Doctor’s Inbox
May 3, 2023
Rachel Nash, BCPA
Palmetto Mornings Radio – Rachel Nash – Board Certified Patient Advocate
May 12, 2023
Elizabeth Johnson, BCPA
Elizabeth Johnson Shares Why Empathy is Missing From Patient-Centered Care
May 14, 2023
Anne Llewellyn, BCPA
Introducing Florida Healthcare Advocates Newsletter
May 22, 2023
Deborah Batson, BCPA
Patient advocacy roles even more important in complex health care world
Dateline Health
Anne Llewellyn, BCPA; Cathy Bowers, BCPA
Show 564: Patient Advocates
May 24, 2023
Stacey Tinianov, BCPA
Board Certified Patient Advocate, Joins Jaguar Health’s Scientific Advisory Board
May 29, 2023
AnnMarie McIlwain, BCPA
Being your own patient advocate is doable. Here’s what to consider.
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April, 2023
April 4, 2023
Heidi B. Kummer, BCPA
Annual Shine Lecture: The Case for Patient and Health Care Advocates
April 9, 2023
Deborah Batson, BCPA
Patient Advocacy and Colorado End-of-Life Options Act
April 13, 2023
Anne Llewellyn, BCPA
Case management focus tips to help your patients get the most out of the rehabilitation program
April 14, 2023
Heidi B. Kummer, BCPA
A doctor helps navigate the chaotic health care system
April 17, 2023
Grace Cordovano, BCPA
Patient Experience Forum: The Quest for Patient Transparency & Trust
April 2023 Issue Real Simple Magazine
Ailene Gerhardt, BPCA
How to Talk to Your Doctor
March, 2023
March 2, 2023
Ailene Gerhardt, BCPA
Episode 54-Patient Advocates: who are they and how can they help?
February, 2023
February 7, 2023
Heidi B. Kummer, BCPA
25 Investigates: Broken needles, medical device mix-up: lawsuit alleges Boston doctor made mistakes.
February 11, 2023
Sunni Patterson, BCPA
When will my medical debt be removed from my credit report?
February 22, 2023
Ailene Gerhardt, BCPA
NAHAC Webinar – Unique needs of aging adults navigating solo.
February 23, 2023
Ailene Gerhardt, BCPA
Solo Aging: Live & Interactive Discussion
January, 2023
January 2, 2023
Rebeka Acosta, BCPA
Vegas Stronger Champion: A+J Patient Advocacy helps parents of sick kids navigate the medical system
January 8, 2023
Janie Dalrymple, BCPA
How a patient care advocate can help snowbirds.
January 9, 2023
Grace Cordovano, BCPA
The fight over how to deliver bad news to patients
January 10, 2023
Emily Bernstein, BCPA
RI startup helps patients fight gigantic medical bills
January 18, 2023
AnnMarie McIlwain, BCPA
How to be a healthcare advocate for yourself and others
January 21, 2023
Regan Chastain, BCPA
AAP Childhood Obesity Guidelines On Surgery, Treatment Draw Scrutiny
January 25, 2023
Jolie Sanchez, BCPA
Two health giants face each other for a contract. This Austin family is caught in the middle.
December, 2022
November, 2022
November 4, 2022
Ailene Gerhardt, BCPA; Cindi Gatton, BCPA and Bonnie Sheeren, BCPA
Marketwatch: Your spouse is diagnosed with a serious disease. Now what?
November 10, 2022
AnnMarie McIlwain, BCPA
Kane in Your Corner: Have you made your health insurance choices for 2023? What you need to know.
November 10, 2022
Becky Eizen BCPA
Local Agency Coalition Seeks to Reduce Medication Misuse and Addiction
October, 2022
September, 2022
September 1, 2022
Tiffany Matthews, BCPA
Planning a Clutter Cleanout
September 6, 2022
AnnMarie Quintaglie McIlwain, BCPA
Many Hospitals are Required to Provide an Itemized Bill Upon Request
September 14, 2022
Heidi B. Kummer, BCPA
25 Investigates Obtains Report: Local Nursing Home Patients Roaming Halls, Waiting for Medication
September 22, 2022
Jacqueline O’Doherty, BCPA
N.J. Hospital is Closing. It’s a Major Blow to this Community, Officials Say.
September 26, 2022
Debby Deutsch, BCPA
Guideposts: When Your Loved One Needs a Patient Advocate
September 30, 2022
Patient Advocate Certification Board
Special Report: The Cost of Breast Cancer Care
August, 2022
August 1, 2022
Ailene Gerhardt, BCPA
Tips on Solo Aging from an Independent Patient Advocate | WomanWorthy Podcast
August 3, 2022
Michelle Llamas, BCPA
3M Setting Aside $1B to Compensate Service Members for ‘Defective’ Earplugs
August 4, 2022
Ilene Corina, BCPA
TakeCharge Campaign Moves to Step 5: “Choose an Advocate for Yourself, and Be an Advocate for Others”
August 4, 2022
Michelle Llamas, BCPA
Senate Passes PACT Legislation that Includes Camp Lejeune Justice Act
August 22, 2022
Rebeka Acosta, BCPA
Children Need Independent Patient Advocates Too
August 23, 2022
Janet Beesting Nelson, BCPA
Case Managers Collaborate with Patient Advocates to Improve Health Outcomes
August 26, 2022
Karen Silber, BCPA
KTS Advocacy helps individuals navigate the complicated healthcare system
July, 2022
July 11, 2022
Ailene Gerhardt, BCPA
Tips for Calling Your Health Insurance Company
July 14, 2022
Ailene Gerhardt, BCPA
The Impact of Third Places for Solo Agers
July 21, 2022
Krista Hughes, BCPA
Businesswoman Krista Hughes is the First Alabamian Appointed to Influential National Advisory Council in Health Care
July 21, 2022
Dena Feingold, BCPA
How To Be Your Own Healthcare Advocate
July 29, 2022
Heather Guidone, BCPA
Appointed to the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program.
July 29, 2022
Michelle Llamas, BCPA
Camp Lejeune Bill to Help Veterans Blocked by US Senate
June, 2022
June 1, 2022
Dr. Nancy A. Taylor, BCPA, CSA
Dr. Nancy A. Taylor Launches Taylormade Senior Advocacy and Consulting, LLC. Nationwide
June 2, 2022
Ilene Corina, BCPA
TakeCHARGE Campaign Moves to Step 3: Prepare for Doctor or Hospital Visits – Make a List of Questions
June 9, 2022
Lea Christo, MSW, LICSW, BCPA
Independent Advocates Help Patients with Dementia Navigate Cancer Care
June 21, 2022
Jackee C. Namwila, BCPA
Jackee C. Namwila Joins Pulse CPSEA Board
June 24, 2022
Stephanie Schulz, BCPA
COVID is still keeping hospitals backed up, even as new admissions stay low
May, 2022
May 2, 2022
Nichole Davis, BCPA
Keeping Patient Safety Front and Center in the OR
April, 2022
April 3, 2022
Annette Ticoras, BCPA
Is It Time to See a New Doctor? 6 Questions to Ask Yourself
April 7, 2022
Mary Daniel, BCPA
Women’s History Month: WOKV Spotlights Mary Daniel
April 18, 2022
Chris VanHaren, BCPA
Medical Debt Advocacy
April 21, 2022
Lesslee Dort, BCPA
A Beautiful Inconvenience
March, 2022
March 10, 2022
Heather Guidone, BCPA
Heather Guidone: A Tireless Advocate for Endometriosis Awareness and Research
March 20, 2022
Annette Ticoras, BCPA
Does Your Doctor Hate When You Ask Questions?
March 23, 2022
Bonnie Sheeren, BCPA
Breaking Good: Could Walter White Have Been Saved By Patient Advocacy?
March 30, 2022
Rachel Westlake, BCPA; Mary Claire Thevenot, BCPA; Nicole Broadhurst, BCPA
A Community Conversation | How Independent Health Care Advocates Support Cancer Patients and Survivors
February, 2022
February 2, 2022
Vanessa Steil, BCPA
In Care Facilities an Invisible Workforce of Unpaid Caregivers
February 3, 2022
Heidi B. Kummer, BCPA
“Crippling” Ambulance Worker Shortage Impacting Care and Response Times
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February 10, 2022
Ailene Gerhardt, BCPA
Navigating the Challenges of Aging Alone
January, 2022
January 1, 2022
Karen Curtiss, BCPA & Ron Shinkman, BCPA; Authored by Deb Gordon, Co-Director, Alliance of Professional Health Advocates (APHA)
In 2022, Here’s How Experts Say You Should Approach Your Healthcare
January 24, 2022
Elisabeth Schuler, BCPA
History and Trends in the Field of Healthcare Advocacy
December, 2021
December 28, 2021
Christine VanHaren, BCPA
No Surprises Act Protects Patients From Surprise Medical Bills, Takes Effect January 1
November, 2021
November 1, 2021
Cindy Johnson, BCPA
Plan for the Care You Want. Advocates Can Help You Navigate Concerns About Aging and Advanced Healthcare
November 12, 2021
Nichole Davis, BCPA
Governor Mike DeWine Appoints Nichole Davis to the Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council (OSILC)
November 30,2021
Jenn Kilgore Webb, BCPA
Free Clinic of Central Virginia Names Interim CEO
October, 2021
October 6, 2021
Karen Curtiss, BCPA
Aye Aye Karen Curtiss
September, 2021
September 1, 2021
Bonnie Sheeren, BCPA
How to Avoid a Surprise Bill After Getting a COVID Test
July, 2021
July 2021 Issue
Elaine O’Bleness, BCPA
What if? Your Navigator Through the Healthcare Storm
July 23, 2021
Dena Feingold, BCPA & Braden Pan, BCPA; Authored by Deb Gordon, Co-Director The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates (APHA)
Turning No into Yes: How to Fight Your Health Insurance Company and Win
June, 2021
June 7, 2021
Kim McIlnay, BCPA
A Patient Advocate Can Help You Get the Medical Care You Need – Here’s How to Find One.
June 9, 2021
Cindy Hostetler, BCPA
Taking Pride in Healthy Living Event Reaches Out to Senior LGBTQ community
June 16, 2021
Elisabeth Schuler, BCPA
Where to Go for Cancer Treatment
June 21, 2021
Carmen Bombeke, BCPA
A Mother’s Perspective: Health Care Coverage for the Relentless
May 2021
May 20, 2021
Dena Feingold, BCPA
Women in Wellness: Dena Feingold of Care Alliance Advocacy on the Five Lifestyle Tweaks That Will Help Support People’s Journey Towards Better Wellbeing.