Cassandra Ashby
RN, CCM
New Approach Patient Advocacy
Cassandra Ashby
RN, CCM
New Approach Patient Advocacy
Advocate Location
Morris , IL 60450
Specialty
Medical Guidance
Other Services
Special Care & Aging
TeleAdvocacy Available
Offers FREE Initial Consultation
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How I Can Help
With over 39 years of healthcare experience and a decade dedicated to patient advocacy, I am here to help you navigate the fragmented healthcare system to secure the care you need. Think of me as your “wingman,” committed to making your journey through the healthcare landscape as smooth as possible. I know how to ensure you receive the necessary care.
### Areas of Expertise:
- **Multiple Sclerosis (MS)**: My primary specialty.
- **Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)**: My second area of focus.
### Additional Bedside and Advocacy Experience:
- **Geriatric Care**: Specializing in aging and unique care needs.
- **Joint Pain**: Including joint replacement surgery.
- **Back Pain**: Addressing both pain management and surgical options.
- **Coronary Cardiac Care**: Comprehensive support for heart conditions.
- **Organ Transplants**: Expertise in liver, kidney, and heart transplants.
- **Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)**
- **End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)**
- **Diabetes Management**
- **Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)**
- **Medication Management**: Including planning and organization.
- **Elder Advocacy**: Supporting victims of abuse, exploitation, or neglect.
- **Long-Term Private Duty In-Home Care**
- **Long-Term Care Facilities**: Including LTAC and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF).
- **Transition of Care**: From ICU through rehabilitation back to home.
- **Home Health Services**
- **Health Insurance Navigation**: Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Commercial plans, Employer Groups, Obamacare, and assistance for the uninsured or underinsured.
- **Finding Primary Care Providers and Specialists**
- **Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine**
- **Acute New Onset Disease Management**
- **Palliative Care**
- **Hospice Care**
I am dedicated to ensuring you receive timely, effective care tailored to your needs.
### Areas of Expertise:
- **Multiple Sclerosis (MS)**: My primary specialty.
- **Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)**: My second area of focus.
### Additional Bedside and Advocacy Experience:
- **Geriatric Care**: Specializing in aging and unique care needs.
- **Joint Pain**: Including joint replacement surgery.
- **Back Pain**: Addressing both pain management and surgical options.
- **Coronary Cardiac Care**: Comprehensive support for heart conditions.
- **Organ Transplants**: Expertise in liver, kidney, and heart transplants.
- **Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)**
- **End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)**
- **Diabetes Management**
- **Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)**
- **Medication Management**: Including planning and organization.
- **Elder Advocacy**: Supporting victims of abuse, exploitation, or neglect.
- **Long-Term Private Duty In-Home Care**
- **Long-Term Care Facilities**: Including LTAC and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF).
- **Transition of Care**: From ICU through rehabilitation back to home.
- **Home Health Services**
- **Health Insurance Navigation**: Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Commercial plans, Employer Groups, Obamacare, and assistance for the uninsured or underinsured.
- **Finding Primary Care Providers and Specialists**
- **Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine**
- **Acute New Onset Disease Management**
- **Palliative Care**
- **Hospice Care**
I am dedicated to ensuring you receive timely, effective care tailored to your needs.
Important Information About Me
- I offer a FREE Initial Consultation
- I offer TeleAdvocacy Service
- I am insured
- My geographical area of practice is Chicago IL and surrounding areas, International Patients coming to Chicago for health care
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
My journey as a patient advocate began through my experiences as a nurse, where I witnessed a wide range of health outcomes and faced numerous challenges in managing various health conditions. A pivotal experience that shaped my path involved my significant other, who suffered from years of unexplained chest pain, night sweats, and difficulty with physical exertion. Despite countless consultations, cardiac evaluations, and hospitalizations, the underlying cause remained a mystery. As medical bills piled up and frustration grew, we found ourselves at a crossroads.
The turning point came when my significant other, feeling disheartened by a lack of empathy and clarity from a cardiologist, reached out to a colleague specializing in patient advocacy. This connection led us to a prestigious cardiac center in Chicago, where advanced diagnostic imaging finally uncovered a genetic condition that required emergency open-heart surgery. The expertise of the medical team, paired with specialized diagnostic tools, resulted in a successful outcome.
My advocacy journey took another significant turn when my 26-year-old daughter was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. We faced challenges in accessing disease-modifying therapies due to denials from our payer source—a self-funded union health plan through the employer and their pharmacy benefit manager (PBM). This experience deepened my resolve to advocate for MS patients navigating complex healthcare systems.
In addition to domestic cases, I have also engaged in advocacy for international patients, driven by a commitment to honesty, transparency, and the relentless pursuit of optimal health outcomes. Each experience has reinforced my dedication to empowering patients in their healthcare journeys.
The turning point came when my significant other, feeling disheartened by a lack of empathy and clarity from a cardiologist, reached out to a colleague specializing in patient advocacy. This connection led us to a prestigious cardiac center in Chicago, where advanced diagnostic imaging finally uncovered a genetic condition that required emergency open-heart surgery. The expertise of the medical team, paired with specialized diagnostic tools, resulted in a successful outcome.
My advocacy journey took another significant turn when my 26-year-old daughter was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. We faced challenges in accessing disease-modifying therapies due to denials from our payer source—a self-funded union health plan through the employer and their pharmacy benefit manager (PBM). This experience deepened my resolve to advocate for MS patients navigating complex healthcare systems.
In addition to domestic cases, I have also engaged in advocacy for international patients, driven by a commitment to honesty, transparency, and the relentless pursuit of optimal health outcomes. Each experience has reinforced my dedication to empowering patients in their healthcare journeys.
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