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# The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates

Start and Grow Your Indepdendent Professional Patient Advocacy Practice

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [Holding It All Together When You're Hypermobile: Achieve a Better Life Experience with EDS, POTS, and Joint Instability](https://amzn.to/43oeWxR#new_tab)
- [It's Agape Love: The Spirit of Champions](https://amzn.to/3BY6lrT#new_tab)
- [Cracking the Hospice Code](https://amzn.to/3YUG86G)
- [Pack Your Own Healthcare Parachute](https://amzn.to/3XGPUst#new_tab)
- [Patient Advocacy for Dummies](https://forms.gle/utXVNiAptW6MbFwL7#new_tab)
- [Knee-d to Know: A Patient’s Perspective: If you’re considering or recovering from knee replacement](https://amzn.to/3PS3XHf#new_tab)
- [The Health Care Consumer's Manifesto: How to Get the Most for Your Money](https://amzn.to/48uypOL#new_tab)
- [How to Resolve Your Medical Bill Balance Super Fast : Medical Bill Balance Tips Including What to Say Step by Step Scripts](https://amzn.to/46qGgLv#new_tab)
- [How to Tackle Your Medical Bill Balance for Young Adults: Medical Bill Balance Tips Including What to Say Step by Step Scripts](https://amzn.to/3RwFUin#new_tab)
- [The Health Advocate's Start and Grow Your Own Practice Handbook](https://amzn.to/3EACPX3#new_tab)
- [Sid's Story: A Father-Daughter Journey](https://amzn.to/3kmvqnE#new_tab)
- [Quirky Neighbors](https://amzn.to/3IrQeCc#new_tab)
- [Ava Antibody Explains Your Body and Vaccines](https://amzn.to/3Y01zin#new_tab)
- [So You Want to Be a Patient Advocate?: Choosing a Career in Health or Patient Advocacy](https://amzn.to/3kmvfsu#new_tab)
- [You Bet Your Life!: The Top 10 Reasons You Need a Professional Patient Advocate by Your Side](https://amzn.to/3IO5cnf#new_tab)
- [You Bet Your Life!: The 10 Mistakes Every Patient Makes](https://amzn.to/3m8ihiA#new_tab)
- [The Complete Guide to Caring for an Aging Loved One](https://amzn.to/3KwZuHP#new_tab)
- [Multi Payer Medicine Nightmare Made in the USA](https://amzn.to/3ZiEY1H#new_tab)
- [Solved! Curing Your Medical Insurance Problems](https://amzn.to/3KwXyPu#new_tab)
- [The Health Advocate's Advanced Marketing Handbook](https://amzn.to/3ZhBbl5#new_tab)
- [The Health Advocate's Basic Marketing Handbook](https://amzn.to/3KwYV0F#new_tab)
- [Patient Advocacy Matters](https://amzn.to/3ITZznO#new_tab)
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## Pages

- [APHA - The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates - Homepage](https://aphadvocates.org/) - THE premier professional membership organization for private health and patient advocates who want to start and grow successful practices, and connect with like-minded professionals who can support them - including YOU! Join Now! The best marketing money I spend is for the ADVOConnection Directory. I also find it immensely helpful to connect with my colleagues
- [FAQs for APHA Academy](https://aphadvocates.org/academy/frequently-asked-questions/) - ACADEMY HOMEPAGE | REGISTER | CURRICULUM | FAQs | CONTACT USFrequently Asked Questions about100 Days to Launch Your Practice If you are interested in launching or growing a successful health/patient advocacy or care management practice, 100 Days to Launch Your Practice was developed for you.Program registration is now open and the course begins September 6,
- [Register for APHA Academy](https://aphadvocates.org/academy/register/) - ACADEMY HOMEPAGE | REGISTER | CURRICULUM | FAQs | CONTACT US Register for APHA Academy’s 100 Days to Launch Your Practice Register here for 100 Days to Launch Your PracticeDetails: The complete cost of the course is $1,699 (plus the cost of any textbooks you don’t already own). Sign up early because space is limited. NOTE: Once your
- [APHA Academy - Learn to be a Patient Advocate](https://aphadvocates.org/academy/) - Join the APHA Academy for premiere training on how to become a patient advocate.
- [PACE International Memberships : The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates](https://aphadvocates.org/old-memberships/pace-international/) - Join APHA as an International MemberAPHA is proud to boast members from all over the world!From English speaking countries like England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, to countries where English may not be the first language spoken, like Spain, France, Israel, Russia and the Philippines, The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates has been
- [Exclusive PA360 Member Benefit](https://aphadvocates.org/pa360/) - Exclusive PA360 Member BenefitFree Course:The Business of Patient Advocacy Members of the Greater National Advocates (GNA) PA360° community get exclusive FREE access to this professional training course from the Alliance of Professional Health Advocates (APHA).Visit APHA’s online learning platform, PracticeUP Online, where PA360° community members can enroll in The Business of Patient Advocacy at no
- [Join the Alliance of Professional Health Advocates](https://aphadvocates.org/memberships/) - Join the Alliance of Professional Health Advocates Choose the membership type that’s right for you PACEPACE = Patient Advocate Career Exploration You’re just getting started in patient advocacy or you’re exploring your options to decide if you want to be a professional advocate. Free and discounted patient advocacy training courses on Practice Up!, including
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://aphadvocates.org/faqs/) - Find answers to questions about APHA memberships, benefits, fees, upgrades, services, being listed in the AdvoConnection Directory, and more.
- [Business Fundamentals](https://aphadvocates.org/business-fundamentals/) - Business Fundamentals: Am I Ready to Turn My Passion into a Career? Stop dreaming. Start building. Six 90-minute LIVE classes with entrepreneurship educator Edward Rogoff, PhD Limited to 10 participants / $1,299 per seat First class Tuesday March 3, 2026 at 12pm ET You have the experience and the drive. This 6-session LIVE program gives
- [Umbra Health Advocacy Directory Listing Requirements](https://aphadvocates.org/directory-requirements/) - Listing Requirements for the Umbra Health Advocacy (formerly AdvoConnection) Directory We want to list you in our Directory!But we are very strict when it comes to doing so. Our focus is on the needs of patients and caregivers, not on the wishes of advocates who want to be listed.(See below to learn exactly how we vet
- [Contact Us page](https://aphadvocates.org/about-apha/contact-us-page/) - Contact Us Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates info@APHAdvocates.org 857-255-1408
- [APHA Leader Transition - March 2022](https://aphadvocates.org/apha-leader-transition/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates (APHA) Changes Hands and Enters Its Next Chapter, Poised for Growth Building on Strong Foundation CAMBRIDGE, MA, March 25, 2022 — Today, The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates (APHA), the premier professional membership organization for patient advocates, has been acquired by Consumer Health Advocacy, Inc., a
- [About The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates](https://aphadvocates.org/about-apha/) - CONTACT US | MEET OUR TEAM | HISTORY | PROFESSION OVERVIEW | DIRECTORY | ADVERTISE WITH US We’re proud to beThe Alliance of Professional Health Advocates Founded in 2009, the Alliance of Professional Health Advocates (APHA) is the largest and most extensive professional and support organization for private, independent health and patient advocates and care managers. APHA’s
- [PACE Memberships : The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates](https://aphadvocates.org/memberships/pace/) - Meet a few PACE Members of the Alliance of Professional Health Advocates I've met so many people who have mistakes on their medical bills, and I know how to help them. What I don't know is how to run a business. APHA is helping me figure that out so I can turn it
- [Patient Advocacy Boot Camp - October 2025](https://aphadvocates.org/patient-advocacy-boot-camp-oct2025/) - Weekend Intensive: Patient Advocacy Boot Camp Saturday October 18th and Sunday October 19th 11am-5pm EST Want to be a professional patient advocate but need help figuring out how to actually do the work? Learn the skills you need in APHA’s Patient Advocacy Boot Camp – in ONE WEEKEND. Put theory into practice with this skill-building
- [Health Advocates Code](https://aphadvocates.org/health-advocate-code/) - The Code | Code Subscribers | Subscribe to this Code | About this CodeThe Code of Conduct & Professional Standardsfor Professional, Independent Health & Patient Advocates We present this Code, a common set of ethics, standards,expectations, and behaviors, to promote integrity within the profession of independent health and patient advocacy. This is the Health Advocate’s Code of
- [Marketing 101](https://aphadvocates.org/marketing-101/) - Marketing 101 Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your advocacy practice, we’ve got the tools you need to amplify your message and reach the right audience. Join Marketing Expert and APHA Member Christie Cox for our Marketing 101 Series! Elevate Your Advocacy Practice We are excited to offer two creative yet simple
- [Right for me? Purchase Series](https://aphadvocates.org/is-advocacy-right-for-me/purchase-series/) - Is Independent Advocacy Right for ME? Purchase the Series Only $4.99 We hope you learn from, and appreciate, the answers to all the questions we address. With an additional promise: if you decide to join APHA within 30 days of your podcast series purchase, we will happily refund your purchase price as we welcome you
- [High Net Worth Practice](https://aphadvocates.org/high-net-worth-practice/) - Build a Premium Advocacy Practice for High-Net-Worth Clients A 5-Hour Mentoring Intensive with John M. Samuels, MPH Limited to 5 participants | $1,000 per seat Session One: Monday, October 6, 2025 at 12pm ET Are you ready to scale your advocacy business to serve clients who expect—and can afford—high-touch, highly strategic support?Join John Samuels, MPH,
- [Patient Advocacy Boot Camp](https://aphadvocates.org/patient-advocacy-boot-camp/) - Patient Advocacy Boot Camp Want to be a professional patient advocate but need help figuring out how to actually do the work? Learn the skills you need in APHA’s Patient Advocacy Boot Camp.Put theory into practice with this skill-building program. Learn how to ACTUALLY BE a patient advocate and take on clients with confidence. Register
- [Premium Memberships: The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates](https://aphadvocates.org/memberships/premium/) - Meet a few Premium Members of the Alliance of Professional Health Advocates Being part of APHA allows me to be a part of an amazing group of people who find purpose and joy helping others navigate a complicated medical system.
- [APHA Members in the News](https://aphadvocates.org/members-in-the-news/) - Find APHA Members, Umbra Health Advocacy, and the Alliance in the News If you are curious about patient or health advocacy, and how it is treated by the media (newspapers, radio, TV, web) you may find any of the following links interesting.News by or about our Alliance Patient and Health Advocate Members can be found
- [Premium +ADL Memberships: The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates - 2023 Fall Sale](https://aphadvocates.org/memberships/premium-adl-sale/) - Meet a few Premium +ADL Members* of the Alliance of Professional Health Advocates Being part of APHA allows me to be a part of an amazing group of people who find purpose and joy helping others navigate a complicated medical system.
- [Preceptorship Program](https://aphadvocates.org/preceptorship-program/) - APHA PRECEPTORSHIP PROGRAM A CLINICIAN’S ON-RAMP TO PATIENT ADVOCACY There’s nothing easy about healthcare. As a healthcare insider, you know that all too well. It’s been rough for nurses and other clinicians. Many are just DONE. Burned out. Ready to call it quits. But instead of throwing in the towel, YOU want to find new
- [Mentoring Program Questionnaire](https://aphadvocates.org/apha-mentoring-program/mentoring-program-questionnaire/)
- [FAQs for APHA Academy](https://aphadvocates.org/academy-self-guided/frequently-asked-questions/) - ACADEMY HOMEPAGE | REGISTER | CURRICULUM | FAQs | CONTACT USFrequently Asked Questions about100 Days to Launch Your Practice If you are interested in launching or growing a successful health/patient advocacy or care management practice, 100 Days to Launch Your Practice was developed for you. Program registration is now open and the course begins in late
- [PACE Memberships : The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates - 2023 Fall Sale](https://aphadvocates.org/memberships/pace-sale/) - Meet a few PACE Members of the Alliance of Professional Health Advocates I've met so many people who have mistakes on their medical bills, and I know how to help them. What I don't know is how to run a business. APHA is helping me figure that out so I can turn it
- [Premium Memberships: The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates - 2023 Fall Sale](https://aphadvocates.org/memberships/premium-sale/) - Meet a few Premium Members of the Alliance of Professional Health Advocates Being part of APHA allows me to be a part of an amazing group of people who find purpose and joy helping others navigate a complicated medical system.
- [COMING SOON: APHA’s Patient Advocacy Bootcamp](https://aphadvocates.org/coming-soon-aphas-patient-advocacy-bootcamp/) - Considering a career in patient advocacy, or already sure you’re in? Get the skills you need to be successful. Join the APHA Patient Advocacy Bootcamp – coming in 2024. Pre-register today!
- [Patient Advocacy Boot Camp Registration](https://aphadvocates.org/patient-advocacy-boot-camp-registration/) - We are excited to see you in APHA’s Patient Advocacy Boot Camp! Join us for this 6-session, skill-building course to get practical patient advocacy tips and tools you can use.Price: $999 Interested in a payment plan? Buy now, pay later methods are available via Stripe at checkout. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
- [Shiella Radel, APHA Speaker](https://aphadvocates.org/speakers/shiella-radell/) - Meet this APHA Speaker:Shiella RadelPYHP Consulting508-512-3800shielladowlat@gmail.com Sample Topics:Why Everyone Needs a Patient AdvocateWhat is a Patient Advocate?Health Advocacy and Navigation of the US Healthcare SystemSee this speaker’s website: healthcareparachute.comWhy I Should Be Hired to Speak on “Why Everyone Needs a Patient Advocate”As the author of Pack Your Own Healthcare Parachute and a Board-Certified Patient Advocate, I
- [Boot Camp Calendar](https://aphadvocates.org/boot-camp-calendar/) - [tribe_events]
- [APHA Mentoring Program](https://aphadvocates.org/apha-mentoring-program/) - APHA Mentoring Program Unlock Your Full Potential as a Patient Advocate: Join APHA’s Mentoring Program Are you a professional patient advocate looking to elevate your practice and expand your knowledge? Are you just starting out and want to make sure you’re on the right track? Our Mentoring Program is designed to help you thrive in
- [APHA Mentor Questionnaire](https://aphadvocates.org/apha-mentor-questionnaire/)
- [Connect with Clients in the Umbra Health Advocacy Directory](https://aphadvocates.org/directory/) - APHA helps clients find their advocates via the Umbra Health Advocacy Directory. If you're ready to serve clients, the Umbra Directory can help you reach them.
- [APHA Learning Opportunities](https://aphadvocates.org/learning-opportunities/) - APHA Learning Opportunities​ Whether you are a member of APHA, or just thinking about the possibility, we offer opportunities for you to learn more about the business of advocacy, and client service.Here is a list of some of those opportunities. Link from each to learn more. The APHA Membership SiteThe premier learning opportunity, of course, is
- [Sign Up for Notices](https://aphadvocates.org/notices-sign-up/-sign-up/#new_tab) - Stay in the loop! Sign up for notices to get the latest news and updates from the Alliance of Professional Health Advocates.
- [Notices - Sign UP (CKLanding)](https://aphadvocates.org/notices-sign-up/) - Stay in the loop on the latest patient advocacy news and resources! Sign up for updates from the Alliance of Professional Health Advocates
- [Premium Tour](https://aphadvocates.org/premium-tour/) - Learn about the many benefits - and where to find them - with a Premiium membership in the The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates.
- [APHA Affiliates](https://aphadvocates.org/affiliates/) - APHA's Affiliate Relationships The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates is pleased to be counted among an esteemed group of organizations that support the professionalism of health and patient advocacy at its highest levelsAs such, we are sometimes able to offer APHA members benefits if they come to us through some of these organizations.In some cases,
- [Nurse Advocate Entrepreneur Affiliate](https://aphadvocates.org/affiliates/nurse-advocate-entrepreneur-affiliate-code-request/) - APHA Membership Discount Available for Nurse Advocate Entrepreneur Students Current enrollees are entitled to an Affiliate Discount to join APHA! APHA regular first yearPremium membership dues are $289. Students enrolled in the Nurse Advocate Entrepreneur program receive $30 off a first year APHA Premium Membership. This includes all member benefits plus, for those who meet
- [Master List of Advocate and Care Manager Speakers](https://aphadvocates.org/speakers/master-list-of-speakers/) - Find a speaker for your next event! Here is a master list of all advocacy and care manager speakers listed on this site. Link to each one to find their topic suggestions and contact information. • Shiella Radel, MSc, BC PA (Boston, MA)• Annette Ticoras, MD (Columbus, OH)• Bonnie Sheeren (Houston, TX)• Beth Morgan (Wilton, CT)• Adria Goldman Gross
- [Health Advocate Speakers](https://aphadvocates.org/speakers/) - Professional SpeakersOur advocate and care manager speakers can help your audience understand how to navigate the healthcare system, care and cost, to find better outcomes.Find your speaker belowGreat Topics to Choose FromEach advocate or care manager speaker has one goal in mind for your event - to be sure your attendees feel empowered to improve
- [Premium +ADL Memberships: The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates](https://aphadvocates.org/memberships/premium-adl/) - Meet a few Premium +ADL Members* of the Alliance of Professional Health Advocates Being part of APHA allows me to be a part of an amazing group of people who find purpose and joy helping others navigate a complicated medical system.
- [Assumption College - Affiliate](https://aphadvocates.org/affiliates/assumption-affiliate-code-request/) - APHA Membership Discount Available for Assumption University Health Advocacy Students Current Assumption University Health Advocacy students are entitled to an Affiliate Discount to join APHA! APHA regular first yearPremium membership dues are $289. Assumption Health Advocacy students receive $30 off a first year APHA Premium Membership. This includes all member benefits plus, for those who
- [CSU Affiliate](https://aphadvocates.org/affiliates/csu-affiliate-code-request/) - APHA Membership Discount Available for CSU Students Current CSU students are entitled to an Affiliate Discount to join APHA APHA regular first yearPremium membership dues are $289. CSU Students receive $30 off a first year APHA Premium Membership. This includes all member benefits plus, for those who meet our requirements, a listing in the Umbra
- [HealthAdvocateX Affiliate](https://aphadvocates.org/affiliates/hax-affiliate-code-request/) - APHA Membership Discount Available for HealthAdvocateX Members Current HealthAdvocateX members are entitled to an Affiliate Discount to join APHA! APHA regular first yearPremium membership dues are $289. HealthAdvocateX Professional subscribers receive $30 off a first year APHA Premium Membership. This includes all member benefits plus, for those who meet our requirements, a listing in the
- [iRNPA Affiliate](https://aphadvocates.org/affiliates/irnpa-affiliate-code-request/) - APHA Membership Discount Available for iRNPAs Current iRNPAs are entitled to an Affiliate Discount to join APHA! APHA regular first yearPremium membership dues are $289. iRNPAs receive $30 off a first year APHA Premium Membership. This includes all member benefits plus, for those who meet our requirements, a listing in the Umbra Directory. To take advantage
- [Utica College Affiliate](https://aphadvocates.org/affiliates/utica-college-affiliate-code-request/) - APHA Membership Discount Available for Utica College Students Current Utica College Health Advocacy and Navigation students are entitled to an Affiliate Discount to join APHA APHA regular first yearPremium membership dues are $289. Utica College Students receive $30 off a first year APHA Premium Membership. This includes all member benefits plus, for those who meet
- [CSA Affiliate](https://aphadvocates.org/affiliates/csa-affiliate-code-request/) - APHA Membership Discount Available for CSAs Current CSAs are entitled to an Affiliate Discount to join APHA! APHA regular first yearPremium membership dues are $289. CSAs receive $30 off a first year APHA Premium Membership. This includes all member benefits plus, for those who meet our requirements, a listing in the Umbra Directory. To take
- [Premium - Choose the Right Application](https://aphadvocates.org/old-memberships/premium-affiliate-or-no-affiliate/) - Your APHA Premium Application Whether or not you are ready to be listed in the Umbra Directory (+ADL), your first step is to join APHA as a Premium Member.When you are ready to be listed in the directory (right away, or months later) you’ll find the directory application form linked from your Premium Membership Dashboard.You
- [Register for APHA Academy](https://aphadvocates.org/academy-self-guided/register/) - ACADEMY HOMEPAGE | REGISTER | CURRICULUM | FAQs | CONTACT US Register for APHA Academy’s 100 Days to Launch Your Practice Register here for 100 Days to Launch Your Practice Details: The complete cost of the course is $1,699 (plus the cost of any textbooks you don’t already own). Sign up early because space is limited. We
- [APHA Academy - Learn to be a Patient Advocate - Self Guided](https://aphadvocates.org/academy-self-guided/) - Join the APHA Academy for premiere training on how to become a patient advocate.
- [Umbra Health Advocacy Directory Listing Terms and Conditions](https://aphadvocates.org/directory-management-terms-conditions/) - Umbra Health Advocacy Directory Listing Terms and Conditions Before you create your Umbra Health Advocacy (formerly AdvoConnection) Directory Profile, and subsequently each time you log in to manage your listing, you agree to the following:That the Alliance of Professional Health Advocates takes no responsibility for the quality of your work or outcomes for your patient-clients.That
- [APHA Fall Sale 2023](https://aphadvocates.org/memberships/fall-sale/) - It’s time for our APHAFall Membership Sale! It’s time for our Annual APHA Fall Membership Sale! Join hundreds of fellow advocates and care managers and those who wish to be one! 10 Days Only! Days Hours Minutes New Premium & Premium + ADL Memberstake $30 offJoin and pay byThursday, October 5 New PACE Memberstake $10 offJoin
- [Reasons People Join the Alliance of Professional Health Advocates](https://aphadvocates.org/reasons/) - There are so many good reasons shared by people who have joined the Alliance. See if any of these good reasons sound familiar.
- [Chicago 2018](https://aphadvocates.org/follow-up/chicago2018/) - It was a pleasure to meet you at the Third Annual Chicago Patient Advocate Symposium! Here are some resources you may find of interest: A copy of the powerpoint used today A link to Regina Holliday's Walking Gallery website. Links to all the materials available for creating a private advocacy practice. This includes the membership
- [RNPA (2020)](https://aphadvocates.org/follow-up/rnpa/) - It was a pleasure to meet you at theRNPA Marketing Session!Here are some resources you may find of interest:A master list of resources to help you start and grow a practice, including access to the The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates membership website, the Health Advocate Career Series (books), and the AdvoConnection Directory.Sign up for
- [Is Independent Advocacy Right for ME?](https://aphadvocates.org/is-advocacy-right-for-me/) - Is Independent Advocacy Right for You?An Invitation to Help You Decide The fact that you have linked to this page shows that you may be considering becoming an independent advocate or care manager.Thing is – you have certain questions that will help you make the decision and you just aren’t SURE yet. Not quite yet.So we
- [Right for me? Podcast 1 - What Does a Patient Advocate Do? (free)](https://aphadvocates.org/is-advocacy-right-for-me/podcast-one-free/) - Podcast SeriesIs Independent Advocacy Right for ME? 1 – What Does a Patient Advocate Do? Listen Here(10 minutes 20 seconds)(A “right-click” on a PC, or a “command-click” on a Mac will let you download this podcast to your computer or mobile device. Use “Save as” or “Save link as”. Saving it to your computer or device
- [Right for me? Podcast 1 - What Does a Patient Advocate Do? (paid)](https://aphadvocates.org/is-advocacy-right-for-me/purchase-series/podcast-one/) - Thanks for your purchase! Here’s your first podcast!Podcast SeriesIs Independent Advocacy Right for ME? 1 – What Does a Patient Advocate Do? Listen Here(10 minutes 20 seconds)(A on a PC, or a on a Mac will let you download this podcast to your computer or mobile device. Use “Save as” or “Save link as”.
- [Right for me? Podcast 2 - What Does a Patient Advocate Do? (paid)](https://aphadvocates.org/is-advocacy-right-for-me/purchase-series/2ndpodcast-financial/) - Here’s your next podcast!Podcast SeriesIs Independent Advocacy Right for ME?A heads up…. see the new bonus below!2 – Making a Living as an Independent AdvocateListen Here(7 minutes 47 seconds)(A on a PC, or a on a Mac will let you download this podcast to your computer or mobile device. Use “Save as” or
- [Right for me? Podcast 3 - What Does a Patient Advocate Do? (paid)](https://aphadvocates.org/is-advocacy-right-for-me/purchase-series/3-credentials/) - Here’s your next podcast!Podcast SeriesIs Independent Advocacy Right for ME?A heads up…. see the bonus below!3 – What Background and Credentials Do I Need to Be an Advocate?Listen Here(10 minutes 8 seconds)(A on a PC, or a on a Mac will let you download this podcast to your computer or mobile device. Use
- [Right for me? Podcast 4 - What Does a Patient Advocate Do? (paid)](https://aphadvocates.org/is-advocacy-right-for-me/purchase-series/4th-marketing-client-acquisition/) - Here’s your next podcast!Podcast SeriesIs Independent Advocacy Right for ME?A heads up…. see the bonus below!4 – How Do Patients Know to Hire Me?Listen Here(8 minutes 6 seconds)(A on a PC, or a on a Mac will let you download this podcast to your computer or mobile device. Use “Save as” or “Save
- [Right for me? Podcast 6 - What Does a Patient Advocate Do? (paid)](https://aphadvocates.org/is-advocacy-right-for-me/purchase-series/6-bonus-more-questions/) - Here’s your next podcast!Podcast SeriesIs Independent Advocacy Right for ME?A heads up…. see the bonus below!Bonus! What Questions Haven’t I Asked?Listen Here(7 minutes 50 seconds)(A on a PC, or a on a Mac will let you download this podcast to your computer or mobile device. Use “Save as” or “Save link as”. Saving
- [Right for me? Podcast 5 - What Does a Patient Advocate Do? (paid)](https://aphadvocates.org/is-advocacy-right-for-me/purchase-series/5-jobs/) - Here’s your next podcast!Podcast SeriesIs Independent Advocacy Right for ME?A heads up…. see the bonus below!5 – Are There Jobs for Independent AdvocatesListen Here(7 minutes 48 seconds)(A on a PC, or a on a Mac will let you download this podcast to your computer or mobile device. Use “Save as” or “Save link
- [Liability Insurance for Health and Patient Advocates and Care Managers](https://aphadvocates.org/advocate-liability-insurance/) - There are so many good reasons shared by people who have joined the Alliance. See if any of these good reasons sound familiar.
- [Overview of the Profession of Health and Patient Advocacy](https://aphadvocates.org/profession-overview/) - CONTACT US | MEET OUR TEAM | HISTORY | PROFESSION OVERVIEW | DIRECTORY | ADVERTISE WITH US An Overview of the Profession of Health and Patient Advocacy (Updated September 2020)• Private, Independent Patient Advocacy is a fast growing profession.Cited as one of the fastest growing professions of the upcoming decade, private patient advocacy is, indeed, growing rapidly.The healthcare system has changed to the point where
- [Advertise With Us ~ Reach our Members and Interested Parties](https://aphadvocates.org/about-apha/advertise/) - CONTACT US | MEET OUR TEAM | HISTORY | PROFESSION OVERVIEW | DIRECTORY | ADVERTISE WITH US Advertise with Us (Updated January 2021)If you have a product or service you think would be of interest to private, independent patient advocates and caregivers, consider advertising through us.With 600+ members, plus regular outreach to a master list of
- [APHA Cyber Monday Sale 2021](https://aphadvocates.org/old-memberships/cyber-monday-sale/) - APHA Membership Sale! Details at right or below. It’s time for our first ever Cyber Monday Sale!Join hundreds of fellow advocates and care managers and those who wish to be one!Ends in Days Hours Minutes New Premium and +ADL memberstake $30 offplus we will add 2 extra months to your membership*(A $100 value)Join and pay by Monday, November
- [Difference Between NAHAC and APHA](https://aphadvocates.org/org-differences/) - Learn about the differences between the two organizations, and why you would choose one, or the other, or both.
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- [About the Code](https://aphadvocates.org/health-advocate-code/about-the-code/) - The Code | Code Subscribers | Subscribe to this Code | About this CodeAbout the Code of Conduct & Professional Standards To protect the integrity of the profession of health and patient advocacy, this Code of Conduct and Professional Standards was created to provide a central point of agreement and adherence for any and all
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