Houston Health Advocacy

10/30/2025

There's a huge hole in this story about a big bill owed by this doctor after a car accident--there's usually an ongoing wrestling match between the auto insurance and health insurance groups as to who will pay some of these bills? Been there, done that for clients!!!

Did the Suburban that hit her not have insurance? Did she not have comprehensive car insurance? Those are the questions I would ask as her patient advocate!

A doctor in Colorado became the patient after an accident totaled her car and sent her to the operating room. The hospital kept her overnight, but her insurer stopped paying after she left the emergency room.

10/14/2025

No matter what the diagnosis, I will work with you:

*To get as much covered by your health insurance as possible
*To try to navigate the health care system efficiently to not waste your time or money

Call Houston Health Advocacy today!
281-377-8484

09/16/2025

Tomorrow, Sept. 17th at noon
Free, virtual conference on the Ethics of Psychedelic Research by Baylor College of Medicine
(Texas legislature has just approved Ibogaine research. Ibogaine is a psychedelic can possibly help people with PTSD and addictions.)

https://bit.ly/EthicsOfPsychedelicResearch

09/06/2025

My interview on the cost of medications with Melissa Wilson FOX 26. It was my pleasure to speak with her and (hopefully) save the viewers some money on prescriptions!

09/03/2025

Register before October 1st (don't wait till then...do this soon!) for Triage Cancer FREE all-day Cancer Rights webinar on Saturday, October 18th. You will get a FREE tote bag, materials & gift sent your way! (And they have amazing materials & gifts!)

This is not only for people with cancer trying to navigate insurance, work & planning ahead, but also for people with disabilities.

I can't say enough good things about this webinar! You won't regret attending!

Free online conference on cancer rights, navigating finances, health and disability insurance, employment, advocacy, & more.

08/23/2025

This article talks about how a Prior Authorization denial arrived by "snail mail" right before a surgical procedure.

The tip in the article should have been this: All patients or their loved ones should monitor their online plan portal as prior auth denials will show up there right away (complete with explanation).

I have monitored these for clients so we can jump on denials ASAP. If you don't know how to do this, give me a call! 281-377-8484

They often deny coverage via snail mail. Here’s what happened when my family got a note like that 36 hours before cancer surgery.

08/19/2025

On sale as of today (and there's probably more online places than Amazon to buy this, just posting the Amazon link). The Caregiver's Advocate, vol. 2. (Full disclosure, my patient advocate colleague & friend, Lisa Berry Blackstock, wrote Chapter 19:

If you’re helping a loved one with daily tasks, doctor appointments, or emotional support, you’re a caregiver—whether you realize it or not. brings together 22 professionals—doctors, social workers, consultants, financial advisors, and more—who understand the real challenges of caregiving ...

08/07/2025

Have a perplexing, serious medical problem? Consider calling Houston Health Advocacy! I stay up on the latest & ask questions to find answers! And I always read up on the latest diagnostic mysteries to help my clients more!

Medical diagnosis brings relief to Spring woman

07/30/2025

Sooo...here's the scoop on energy drinks! They can cause arrhythmias (messed up heartbeats) that can cause cardiac arrest...where the heart stops pumping normally. Good advice from this MD:

07/29/2025

Grieving? Need support? The Hope and Healing Center & Institute is offering two options for a free virtual support group:
Every 4th Wednesday of each month at noon beginning Aug. 27th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monthly-grief-support-group-virtual-tickets-503646669747?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Every 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm beginning Aug. 12th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monthly-grief-support-group-virtual-tickets-429311631647?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Led by Dr. Peggy Determeyer, join us for our virtual Monthly Grief Support Group. Group meets every second Tuesday of the month.

07/29/2025

Are you a caregiver? Need support? Hope and Healing Center & Institute is offering a free, virtual support group the 2nd Friday of every month, beginning August 8th. Interested? Registration below:

Led by Rabbi Seth M. Stander, DD, Community Aging Specialist at HHCI CARES.