Williams Patient Advocacy

04/28/2022

Interesting Discussion Question with no right/wrong answer......

What would you want if diagnosed with terminal condition:
- message of hope for a treatment that might be a long-shot,
- upfront truth-telling of life expectancy that would certainly be difficult to hear, or
- both - with the option to choose your own path?

From diagnosis to death, it was two short months. During those weeks, she waited for test results, went back and forth to the hospital to drain her lungs, and was on infusions for a useless Hail Mary treatment, all of which robbed her and her family of precious time to talk about what mattered most....

08/30/2021

https://williamsadvocacy.com/f/out-of-network-costs---how-bad-could-it-be

A recent client of mine did a great job of preparing for an impending hospitalization by calling his insurance company and finding out if the facility was In-Network. The insurance representative informed him the facilit...

08/10/2021

Reposting this article as we send our college students back to school as a reminder of important documents you & your adult children should complete.

Many of us are in the process of sending off adult children to college campuses or the workforce. While you may still view them as your babies, they are legally adults at 18 years of age. This can complicate things - esp...

07/27/2021

Great article reminding us we each are the captain of our own healthcare ship and have the right (and privilege) to chose or decline medical treatments.

If you don't feel your voice is being heard by your medical team or family, call me - I can help be your voice!

It never ceases to amaze me that some people do not realize they have the absolute right to make their own health care choices even if everyone else thinks it’s the wrong choice. Once they recognize and accept that ever...

07/02/2021

No more fees to obtain your medical records!

https://williamsadvocacy.com/f/free-access-to-medical-records

Did you know facilities and providers can no longer charge you a fee for your own health records?

06/11/2021

Second opinions can be important for verification of proper diagnosis as well as best treatment options. Patient advocates can help you navigate the 2nd opinion process!

A second opinion from a specialist who has extensive experience treating people with the type of cancer you’ve been diagnosed with can change or confirm your diagnosis.

11/02/2020

Please share with any Harris County friends and neighbors suffering financial hardship due to COVID-19.
Applications open 11/2/20 to 11/6/20 for COVID-19 emergency assistance of $1200 for eligible households.

https://catholiccharitieshelp.org/

Harris County is providing $40 million in funding to help people who are suffering financial hardship brought on by COVID-19.

08/11/2020

Do you have adult children leaving for college? Make sure you can still be their advocate in the event of an illness with these 2 documents.

Many of us are in the process of sending off adult children to college campuses or the workforce. While you may still view them as your babies, they are legally adults at 18 years of age. This can complicate things - esp...

08/04/2020

Are you a Solo Senior or know someone who is? Who will help you/them in the event of an illness? Plan ahead and get an Advocate in your corner!

06/26/2020

Take care of yourself folks!!

The last 3 months have been like no other any of us have ever experienced. And there is still uncertainty regarding the next 3 months...and beyond. Every single person has been impacted somehow by the COVID-19 Pandemic -...

04/27/2020

Check out my latest Blog post with information regarding a great website that can help you find a variety of resources available in your zip code!

Television, social media, internet - the information streaming out each day regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic can be overwhelming. And not everyone agrees on the data and plans which can make things even more confusing and...

04/06/2020

New Blog post today!

COVID-19 has put all things health care in the forefront of our minds, conversations, news, and social media. This is the time to make sure we are all prepared for a possible illness or hospitalization.

03/17/2020

Great video from ICU providers in Washington state who cared for some of the first Covid-19 patients in the States

The EvergreenHealth hospital in Kirkland, Wash. has seen more than 100 cases of COVID-19 in the weeks since coronavirus began to spread through a nursing home outside Seattle. Their ICU director explains how they are working to save lives and contain the virus.

02/24/2020

Save money - Check your insurance EOB before paying that medical bill!

02/21/2020

Don't automatically pay those medical bills until you receive your insurance Explanation of Benefits (EOB) to see if you actually owe that money!

When you get an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) in the mail from your insurance company do you actually read it?

02/07/2020

Friday Fun Fact:

Hospitals may give you a 10-20% discount on your bill if you ask and offer to pay the balance up front.
SO ASK! You have nothing to lose!

If your bill is greater than you could possibly pay up front even with a discount, it may be time to hire a Professional Patient Advocate to help!

www.WilliamsAdvocacy.com

Unsure how to navigate the healthcare system? Exhausted caring for a loved one? Overwhelmed by confusing medical bills?

02/04/2020

What do lawyers, accountants and professional patient advocates have in common?

01/20/2020

Do you have important information in one, easy-to-find location?

Everyone should have a "Just in Case" Folder for themselves and family members …… JUST IN CASE that someone becomes acutely ill or has an accident resulting in a hospitalization.