Greater National Advocates Blog

By Anne Llewellyn, MS, BHSA, RN, CCM, CRRN, CMGT-BC, BCPA, FCM. Follow Anne's weekly blog, Nurse Advocate, where she shares stories and events that help people be better prepared when they enter the healthcare system. You can find Anne at www...

Many of us idolize health insurance as a cost-saving tool. When we go to the doctor, we pull out the little card used to save money while getting services. Sometimes, we are shocked at the medical bill we receive weeks later. Why is the cost so...

Guest Blog: This blog was written and submitted by Courtney Rosenfeld, the creator of gigspark . Rosenfeld is a writer who covers topics that explore Lifestyle, mental health, and the gig economy, and other related topics. As an adult, it can be...

Written and submitted by GNA member, Avrom Fox During my many years of working as a patient advocate, I have had cases ranging typically from days, to weeks, months and perhaps a couple of years. The most unusual case I have been blessed with has...

Got AFib? Let us Talk... is a continuing series of articles written by Paul W. Ennis, PPAHN detailing his individual experiences with Atrial Fibrillation/AFib. These articles are not to be considered 'Medical Advice', nor do they contain 'Medical...

You may have heard about genetic testing. But what exactly is it and is it something you should consider? Genetic testing identifies changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins. It can be used for precision medicine to help best manage your...

Yes…   While we can probably agree that our health is important! However, we also have to be considerate of the costs. We need money for necessities for food, clothing, housing, etc. In addition, many of us already have accrued...

In the following short YouTube video from 'SBS The Feed' you'll meet several Australians who took control of their impending deaths by choosing to die at home rather than in a hospital or institutional setting. This is an excellent short...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WANTAGH, N.Y. - March 13, 2023: Pulse Center for Patient Safety Education & Advocacy is happy to announce that it is kicking off 2023 with a 2-day virtual conference: The Current Landscape of Patient Safety", with the...

Patient advocates can take many forms, including professional advocates who are hired by patients or their families, volunteers who provide support to patients in hospitals or clinics, or patient-led organizations that advocate for policy changes...

    (((Got AFib? Let's Talk... will be a continuing series of articles written by Paul W. Ennis, PPAHN detailing his personal experiences with Atrial Fibrillation/AFib. These articles are not to be considered 'Medical Advice', nor do...

Increasing awareness of the necessity for private patient advocacy has increased. While the term Private Patient Advocacy is becoming known, many wonder what a private patient advocate can actually do for them. What’s the benefit? There are...

This is the sixth in a series of blogs written by Karen Mercereau, RN, iRNPA. The goal of the Mercereau Report is to communicate information that is pertinent to our expanding practices. This edition of the Mercereau Report is a selection of...

A+J Patient Advocacy's Executive Director is a private person, but regularly uses her personal experiences to connect with clients. In this post, Rebeka Acosta provides a glimpse into her chronic illness journey and proves that no patient has all...

Many of us have pets. My dogs receive a preventive medication each month for heartworms. This is easy and it prevents bigger problems later (at great expense financially and physically for the dog). I am here to explain how that same preventative...