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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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.
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
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
September, 2021
September 1, 2021
Bonnie Sheeren, BCPA
How to Avoid a Surprise Bill After Getting a COVID Test
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
December, 2021
December 28, 2021
Christine VanHaren, BCPA
No Surprises Act Protects Patients From Surprise Medical Bills, Takes Effect January 1
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
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
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
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
May, 2022
May 2, 2022
Nichole Davis, BCPA
Keeping Patient Safety Front and Center in the OR
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
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
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 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