Articles by tag: patient advocacy
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ECP Viewpoints - Coopervision
Advocacy in Eye Care: How to Get Involved and Make a Difference
On this thought-provoking episode of ECP Viewpoints, host Dr. Jennifer Palombi is joined by fellow optometrists Dr. Pamela Lowe and Dr. Melanie Fragoso to delve into the multifaceted world of advocacy in eye care. The episode unfolds as Dr. Lowe and Dr. Fragoso share their personal advocacy stories, illustrating how their efforts have […]
Healthcare
What Can We Expect From the Impact of the Healthcare Worker Shortage?
Commentary: What lessons can we learn from the healthcare worker shortage? How do health systems build trust with their patients? In Jo Kline’s new book, Patient or Pawn?: Epic fails in health care, the approaching perfect storm and strategies for self-preservation, Kline shares the stark reality of America’s health care demographics and the system’s failure to acknowledge this predictable clash of supply versus demand. […]
Video - IC System
Closing the Books: Patient Advocacy in Healthcare from the Provider to Collections
What does patient advocacy look like in 2021, and how has COVID-19 impacted the healthcare system from the patient to the provider and collection agencies? Kristina Gursky, Director of Healthcare Client Success at IC System, and Kenny Koerner, Director of Revenue Cycle at CGH Medical Center, helped host Tyler Kern break down this important and […]