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
*Greater National Advocates Terms of Use Apply
How I Can Help
With over 37 years of healthcare experience and 10 years of Patient Advocacy I can help you navigate the fragmented healthcare system to get the care you need. I will be the “wingman” and help make ones journey through the health care system as smooth as possible. I know how to get the care needed.
Some areas of my expertise:
My #1 specialty is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
#2 Chronic and multiple Complex Disease Management and disease reversals
#3 Geriatric/Aging and special care needs
Other areas of bedside and advocacy:
Joint Pain and Joint replacement surgery
Back pain and back surgery
Coronary Cardiac Care
Organ Transplant (Liver, Kidney, Heart)
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Diabetes Management
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Medication Management and Medication Planners
Victims of ELDER abuse, exploitation, or neglect
Long Term Private Duty in home
Long term Care Facilities (LTAC)
Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)
Transition of Care Levels from ICU through the Rehabilitation settings and back to home.
Home Health
Health Insurance Navigation (Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Commercial, Employer Groups, Obama Care, and uninsured or underinsured)
Help finding Primary Care Providers and Specialists
Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine
Acute New Onset Disease Management
Palliative Care
Hospice Care
Some areas of my expertise:
My #1 specialty is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
#2 Chronic and multiple Complex Disease Management and disease reversals
#3 Geriatric/Aging and special care needs
Other areas of bedside and advocacy:
Joint Pain and Joint replacement surgery
Back pain and back surgery
Coronary Cardiac Care
Organ Transplant (Liver, Kidney, Heart)
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Diabetes Management
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Medication Management and Medication Planners
Victims of ELDER abuse, exploitation, or neglect
Long Term Private Duty in home
Long term Care Facilities (LTAC)
Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)
Transition of Care Levels from ICU through the Rehabilitation settings and back to home.
Home Health
Health Insurance Navigation (Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Commercial, Employer Groups, Obama Care, and uninsured or underinsured)
Help finding Primary Care Providers and Specialists
Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine
Acute New Onset Disease Management
Palliative Care
Hospice Care
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
In my role as a nurse, I have encountered a wide spectrum of health outcomes and navigated various challenges in managing health conditions. One particularly concerning experience involved my significant other enduring years of unexplained chest pain, episodes, night sweats, and difficulty with physical exertion. Despite numerous medical consultations and procedures, including cardiac evaluations and hospitalizations, the root cause remained elusive. Frustration mounted as medical bills accumulated without a definitive diagnosis. A pivotal moment occurred when my significant other, disheartened by a lack of empathy and medical clarity from a cardiologist, sought assistance from a colleague in patient advocacy. This led to referral to a renowned cardiac center in Chicago, where advanced diagnostic imaging revealed an underlying genetic condition necessitating emergency open-heart surgery. The expertise of the medical team, coupled with access to specialized diagnostic tools, ultimately facilitated a successful outcome. My professional journey extends beyond domestic cases, encompassing advocacy experiences with international patients, characterized by a commitment to honesty, transparency, and diligent pursuit of optimal outcomes.
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