Get the scoop on patient advocacy: what it is, why you need an independent advocate, and the benefits of having someone on your side.

How is an independent advocate different from a patient advocate who works for a hospital, non-profit disease organization, or insurance co?

Providers may be hesitant about patient advocates, and understandably so. There is a fear that they will be second-guessed and criticized. H

Advocates provide a range of services that include monitoring patient visits, procedures, medications for medical errors, and more.