Today Is the Perfect Day to Review Your Advance Care Plans!
National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD), April 16 each year, educates and empowers the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning.
It is extremely important that adults 18 years of age and older (married/partnered, single, someone who has adult children or adult relatives to rely on and those who do not) have these documents in place! People often think of these documents as needing to be in place as part of one’s estate plan, but the reality is, they are critical to have in place today and every day going forward.
The Planning Tool You Have Been Waiting For!
Crafting a well developed plan as one ages is imperative. For many people planning is overwhelming and it often leads to procrastination. Many will begin to work on planning when they get “around to it” and this can create complications. Planning is most effective when it is done proactively. If you are reading this and you were just waiting until you got “around to it,” that day has arrived.
We're Celebrating Our 6th Anniversary...
I am excited to be celebrating 6 years in business. My business name was chosen to reflect it’s growth and prominently highlight the goal for my advocacy work with every client - arriving at a SOLUTION.
I am grateful to the numerous clients who have hired me to assist them with their needs navigating an aspect of the healthcare system. I have also developed and large and extensive professional network and am so appreciative of the organizations who have invited me to speak to members of their staff and community.
The Impact of Working With An Independent Board Certified Patient Advocate
Navigating today’s healthcare system can be confusing, complicated, and time consuming. The challenges become even larger when an individual or a loved one receives a complicated diagnosis or is facing a serious illness. Independent board certified patient advocates (BCPA) have been trained to navigate the complexities of today’s healthcare system.
Fall 2023 Recap
In addition to my one to one client work, I am grateful tor the opportunities I have as a community educator. The last months of 2023 have been busy!
I have navigated a unique form of laryngitis, presented at Massachusetts and National Conferences, offered programming in collaboration with area and national partner organizations, been quoted in articles and a recently published book, and celebrated the impact of the Navigating Solo Network during it’s 2nd anniversary!
Beacon Patient Solutions founder Ailene Gerhardt Awarded 2023 Independent Advocate of the Year
Ailene Gerhardt, Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA), Certified Senior Advisor®, founder of Beacon Patient Solutions and the Navigating Solo Network was named Independent Advocate of the Year at the 2023 Healthcare Advocate Summit held in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Healthcare Advocate Summit, now in its third year, was designed for advocates, by advocates™ and is the premier event for anyone involved in patient access, navigation, and reimbursement. The Healthcare Advocate Summit recognizes that advocates working directly with patients/clients and healthcare staff can provide critical insights for improving the patient journey and outcomes.