The Next Frontier for PAs & NPs: Inside the Booming Patient Advocate Market!

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Discover a Lucrative Career Path Beyond Clinical Practice! Join me for an eye-opening interview with a former PA turned Independent Patient Advocate. Learn how PAs & NPs are uniquely positioned for this booming market, earning $200/hr or more! Explore the flexibility, fulfillment, and income potential of patient advocacy. Finally have time to properly educate and empower patients and see how you can make a profound difference in patients' lives outside the clinic. Don't miss this opportunity to explore a fulfilling alternative career in healthcare! Tune in now and unlock the possibilities!
Links From Video:
Patient Advocate Certification Board
www.pacboard.org/
The Bridge Health Advocates
bridgehealthadvocates.com/
National Association of Healthcare Advocacy
nahac.com/
Arizona Association of Patient Advocates
www.arizonaapa.org/
Healthcare Advocate Summit
(Conference for advocates in Las Vegas in September.)
www.healthcareadvocatesummit....
Greater National Advocates
(National directory where patients can find advocates.)
gnanow.org/
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:22 Meet My Guest
02:37 What is a patient advocate?
03:57 Day in the life of a Patient Advocate
05:46 PAs & NPs as Patient Advocates
08:12 Helping With Insurance
09:32 How to become a Patient Advocate
11:51 Patient Advocate Income
13:20 Cost to Patients
16:20 How Patient Advocates Save Patients Money
18:37 Certification Needed?
19:16 Malpractice & Supervising Physician Needed?
19:29 Conflict of Interest?
20:01 Provider Response to Advocates
21:59 What's to LOVE about being an advocate?
23:54 Challenges of Being an Advocate
27:16 The Future of the Patient Advocate Profession
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@TheMedicineCouch 2 ай бұрын

I think this is an incredible opportunities for PAs & NPs! What do you think?

@lilylife4426 29 күн бұрын

I have ben providing these services for my family and my in-laws for years for free. Great concept and probably something people could start savings accounts for if they don't have medical family members to cover these services when needed. These services are life saving and a much better investment than a kitchen remodel. So much backlash for the fees, but nobody judges how much people spend on eating out and drinking alcohol. I am considering doing this on the days I don't have clinic. Great video!

@TheMedicineCouch 29 күн бұрын

Yes! It is unfortunate that something like this is needed, and it's too bad that our healthcare is so expensive, but that doesn't mean a patient advocate shouldn't be paid their worth. You are paying for their expertise, and especially if they are a provider, that expertise took many years and LOTS of money for them to acquire. You are also correct about priorities. People put all kinds of priorities above their health. Again, I'm not dismissing how expensive healthcare is, I'm just agreeing that patient advocates should not receive the backlash. They can really help people, as well as sometimes actually being able to help people save money on healthcare. Thanks for watching and thanks for your excellent comment!

@KimberlyRussell-nl1hk 27 күн бұрын

Awesome interview. Many aspects of questions were asked and answered thoroughly. The information can be applicable to other medical/non-medical professionals considering becoming an independent patient advocate. Great job, both of you!

@TheMedicineCouch 21 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad you found the information valuable. Thanks for watching and thanks for letting me know your thoughts!

@chayoluna1351 2 ай бұрын

Who pays for the services provided? The patient advocacy services? Is this a private pay business? How accessible is it to those most vulnerable? The concept is great, but it seems as though only those with the funds can receive this service. I’m halfway through the video, but so far this is the top question I have.

@TheMedicineCouch Ай бұрын

Hopefully you watched it all to see where we address this topic.

@Kinematics33 2 ай бұрын

I’m honestly extremely dejected about medicine right now. Believe this could be a good route. My upward track as a PA has been halted due to medical issues, and most jobs that are hiring in my area are not offering fair market value. I just really don’t want to go back unfortunately. I want to be a PA but working conditions are just horrible. Any thoughts about PAs transitioning to research or computers? I thought about AI for clinical research but not sure how to start off.

@TheMedicineCouch 2 ай бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that, but I completely understand. Many who work in medicine are feeling the same way, unfortunately. We do have lots of options, but I think most of us have a hard time seeing beyond clinical work or breaking out of the box we have put ourselves in. I have several interviews with PAs doing all kinds of non-clincal work, including research and working with tech startups. Check out this Non-Clinical Roles playlist if you want to see those. Also, don't forget to check out the links in the description boxes below videos. When I have them, I put links to websites and resources that can help. Best wishes to you and try to be positive. You have a Master's degree! That opens all kinds of doors, even if it's not in medicine. kzfaq.info/sun/PL6DyVIDYBzVPigGzS9bTEqt2XZOa-Hmx3

@vinnieboombotz2001 2 ай бұрын

“Dont need any certification” but then we find out we should get a certification!

@TheMedicineCouch 2 ай бұрын

There is a certification available, but she clearly says that a certification is absolutely not needed. Most people don’t or understand what the certification even is at this point.

@chayoluna1351 2 ай бұрын

I have conflicting opinions about this. In a way, it sounds great. However, it seems like a small amount of ppl are who are benefiting. It seems a bit predatory. Our healthcare system is so incredibly confusing and broken. It is the patient who ultimately suffers, financially, emotionally. And doesn’t help the burnout issue with health care workers.

@TheMedicineCouch Ай бұрын

I completely understand and have some conflicting thoughts as well. However, as we discuss in the video, offering this service, even if everyone can't afford it, can help people tremendously. Do I wish it wasn't necessary? Absolutely!

@barrywertz4595 2 ай бұрын

Why is this specific for PA-C? Can’t anyone with healthcare knowledge perform this task? Seems like an expensive degree to do non-diagnostic work that can be done by anyone who knows hospital policy and CMS. I bet the people who do this job are internally saying, “if only I had went to PA school like I wanted all those years ago….”

@TheMedicineCouch 2 ай бұрын

It’s not only for PAs or NPs. You are correct, this is a job anyone can do that has knowledge of the healthcare system, as is stated in the video. However, my channel is geared towards PAs and NPs, and I was pointing out why we are particularly well suited to do this job. I appreciate you watching and commenting, but there’s really no need for you to be so snarky.

@zmoses6024 2 ай бұрын

You could have ended your questions in a more professional manner without being ridiculous. She mentioned the importance of having a PA as your advocate- PAs provide more detailed explanations to the patient. They can see errors and go back to the provider, bringing information to the attention of the patient's provider. Help them save a lot of money by sharing different programs that could help them. Because they are not diagnosed, it does not mean that their degree is not being used. There are different ways for PAs to serve patients.

@barrywertz4595 2 ай бұрын

@@zmoses6024 I wholeheartedly disagree with curbside advice. A healthcare audit means either nothing and requires zero medical knowledge or everything and will be held accountable in a court. I’m all about making friends and giving suggestions in a private setting, but when transactions take place, justifiable liability will always prevail. If just giving advice about health, go to a gym….lots of health gurus and quackery there.

@barrywertz4595 2 ай бұрын

@@TheMedicineCouch I see and thanks for the clarity. As an attorney, I completely disagree with this kind of work for actively licensed PA/NP.

@jillhess8836 2 ай бұрын

I doubt you are an attorney. You know what opinions are like?…. Everyone has one

@Depression_journey 2 ай бұрын

Can you provide any additional detail on where to go to for “essential” training mentioned in the beginning? I’ve been interested in this area awhile but would need some sort of launching pad for starting the business. Is your guest offering any of these opportunities or can point somewhere? I don’t want a college certification. Like how did she get into this? That segway into something is often the rate limiting step!

@TheMedicineCouch 2 ай бұрын

Sure, check out the links in the description box below the video. There is a link to her business and what they do, as well as links to patient advocate societies and conferences. Those should give you a wealth of information, including training options.