Laura Trimingham
MD, BCPA
Beehive Patient Advocates, LLC
Laura Trimingham
MD, BCPA
Beehive Patient Advocates, LLC
Advocate Location
Seattle , WA 98109
Specialty
Medical Guidance
Other Services
Insurance & Billing
TeleAdvocacy Available
Offers FREE Initial Consultation
*Greater National Advocates Terms of Use Apply
How I Can Help
Navigating the healthcare system after you’ve received a new confusing, or complex diagnosis can leave everyone feeling some mix of fear, confusion, and “what comes next”.
As a board-certified patient advocate, I am here to make healthcare less overwhelming and more manageable for you, whether you have a new, chronic, or complex diagnosis or you are helping a friend or family member who does.
This can look like:
• Helping you communicate clearly with doctors, hospitals, and insurance companies about care plans and medical needs & making sure providers are all on the same page
• Finding healthcare providers and facilities for your specific needs
• Helping you get a clear diagnosis or a second opinion if necessary
• Going with you to important visits for support and advocacy to ensure questions are answered and you understand your care (visit summaries included)
• Translating medical jargon, test results, and treatment options into clear, understandable language
• Researching health conditions and treatment options, to help you understand what you're dealing with & provide you with helpful resources so you can make informed decisions about your care
• Looking into clinical trial options if that makes sense for your situation
• Support with billing and insurance claims, such as reviews & appeals
With a background in medicine and years as a healthcare consultant, medical writer, and financial communicator, I have learned how to listen carefully, dig for the information that really matters, solve problems creatively, and explain complicated things in ways that make sense.
I am committed to giving you the tools and strategies to make informed decisions, feel confident about your care, and learn how to become your own best advocate.
At the end of the day, my goal is to support you in what matters most to you and help you:
• Be heard
• Be supported
• Be informed
• Be confident, and
• Be empowered
As a board-certified patient advocate, I am here to make healthcare less overwhelming and more manageable for you, whether you have a new, chronic, or complex diagnosis or you are helping a friend or family member who does.
This can look like:
• Helping you communicate clearly with doctors, hospitals, and insurance companies about care plans and medical needs & making sure providers are all on the same page
• Finding healthcare providers and facilities for your specific needs
• Helping you get a clear diagnosis or a second opinion if necessary
• Going with you to important visits for support and advocacy to ensure questions are answered and you understand your care (visit summaries included)
• Translating medical jargon, test results, and treatment options into clear, understandable language
• Researching health conditions and treatment options, to help you understand what you're dealing with & provide you with helpful resources so you can make informed decisions about your care
• Looking into clinical trial options if that makes sense for your situation
• Support with billing and insurance claims, such as reviews & appeals
With a background in medicine and years as a healthcare consultant, medical writer, and financial communicator, I have learned how to listen carefully, dig for the information that really matters, solve problems creatively, and explain complicated things in ways that make sense.
I am committed to giving you the tools and strategies to make informed decisions, feel confident about your care, and learn how to become your own best advocate.
At the end of the day, my goal is to support you in what matters most to you and help you:
• Be heard
• Be supported
• Be informed
• Be confident, and
• Be empowered
Important Information About Me
- I offer a FREE Initial Consultation
- I offer TeleAdvocacy Service
- I am insured
- My geographical area of practice is Washington state hybrid - remote nationwide
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
One of my most influential experiences with advocacy began when one of my children was born. They were full-term, but several hours after birth they developed breathing difficulties, landing us in the neonatal intensive care unit for evaluation and treatment. While everything turned out well, I remember feeling helpless—as if healthcare was happening to them rather than with them and me. As an MD, I was fortunate to know which questions to ask and understand the responses, but this experience showed me what an advantage and privilege that knowledge was.
This opened my eyes to how overwhelming healthcare can be for families without medical training. Over the years, I have become the person family and friends call when healthcare becomes confusing or overwhelming. I have discovered how much I love helping people through those challenging times—not only understanding and finding the care they needed, but also helping them feel better about the process. I am honored every time someone trusts me to help navigate their healthcare journey and I bring the same care and determination to each client as I do for my family and friends.
This opened my eyes to how overwhelming healthcare can be for families without medical training. Over the years, I have become the person family and friends call when healthcare becomes confusing or overwhelming. I have discovered how much I love helping people through those challenging times—not only understanding and finding the care they needed, but also helping them feel better about the process. I am honored every time someone trusts me to help navigate their healthcare journey and I bring the same care and determination to each client as I do for my family and friends.
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