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This community space is for discussing patient advocacy entrepreneurship topics that are broader, more general, or do not fit into the other categories.

Taking the BCPA Certification Exam?

Whether you are just starting your prep or looking for that final boost, my latest article, Mastering the BCPA Exam, is designed to set you up for... See More
Taking the BCPA Certification Exam?
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Val Val Barschaw 7 months ago
Thanks for generously sharing a free article. Although I do not plan to sit for the exam, I appreciate all your hard work. Best wishes.

Business Model & Awareness Challenges

Hi Everyone, My practice is Purity Patient Advocates LLC and I am based north of Atlanta.  I work with families and high-level individuals to... See More
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Morgan Morgan Kelley 7 months ago
Thanks for sharing!
I do this part time, about 10 hours a week for context. My business is 3.5 years old. My clients mainly find me through GNA and word of mouth/referrals.

I offer a free inital consultation to make sure it's a good fit for everyone. There have been a few times where the free consut doesn't lead anywhere for me, and that's okay.

I do know some folks have built referral channels through building relationships with proivders direclty, or through marketing to care facilities.
AnnMarie AnnMarie Cross 8 months ago
THANK YOU @sylvia reisman, for such a GREAT dynamic question.

As we move from 'pre-launch' to really driving traffic to the site, I so hope you get a TON of response. I'm certainly eager to see it.

Let’s Talk Entrepreneurship

Let’s talk entrepreneurship in advocacy. Many of us come from healthcare and advocacy work not business backgrounds but we bring so much... See More
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Victoria Victoria Killian 9 months ago
I’m a sole proprietor and chose that because LLC is a tax basis and not an adequate liability shield. Just testing here!
Melina Melina Oien 9 months ago
First, thanks for helping to test PA360 for us!

I opened an LLC. Although I am not actively building out my client list, as most of my time is spent working for GNA, but I often have kept a small client list.

The best resources along the way have been fellow advocates, who generously have shared their «what worked for me, what didn't»s, encouraged me to keep going and not be intimidated by the business aspect of ..well, running a business, and who willingly have shared their professional expertise when a case felt too big, or perhaps had an aspect I wasn't as comfortable with as the rest of the case. It gave me lived experiences that showed me just how invaluable having a community of advocate colleagues can be.

Icu helper!

Hello! I'm an advocate in dallas. My primary experience has been in the ICU working at a county hospital for people who could likely never afford... See More
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AnnMarie AnnMarie Cross 9 months ago
Leah,
Thank you so much for sharing this incredibly compelling story. I'm so very sorry for that patient; I can imagine that terror she was feeling, and am heartbroken for her.
Thank you so much for the work that you do in the county hospital.

Thinking of you, and that patient, today,
AnnMarie

Really excited about being interviewed for Bankrate

I was recently interviewed by Sarah Gage of Bankrate about how health insurance rates are increasing and how patients can figure out which plan is... See More
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Building Systems That Last: Rebeka Acosta on Collaboration and Change

Click HERE for this podcast episode! In this heartfelt episode, we welcome back pediatric advocate Rebeka Acosta, BCPA, for a deeply personal and... See More
Building Systems That Last: Rebeka Acosta on Collaboration and Change
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Your GPS in Healthcare: Navigating Medicine, Mindset, and Advocacy

Click HERE to view this podcast episode! In this episode, Dr. Nicole Rochester shares her remarkable journey from practicing pediatric medicine to... See More
Your GPS in Healthcare: Navigating Medicine, Mindset, and Advocacy
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2025 Annual Professional Reading List by Anne Llewellyn

"Welcome to the 2025 Professional Reading List. I create this list each year to share books and e-books that help me stay informed about the latest... See More
2025 Annual Professional Reading List by Anne Llewellyn
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Bridging the Gap: Navigating the Divide Between VA Medical and Benefits Systems” at 2025 Summit!

  From Health Advocate Summit: We’re honored to welcome Terry McLellan, BSN, RN, BCPA, Owner of SunNav Healthcare Advocates, LLC, to... See More
Bridging the Gap: Navigating the Divide Between VA Medical and Benefits Systems” at 2025 Summit!
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Non-Profit Advocacy?

Does anyone have a nonprofit attached to their advocacy business? If so, would you tell me a bit about it? How did you set it up? Do you have both... See More
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Expand your Knowledge to Support HSD/EDS Clients - from EDS Society

I am excited to share this unique small class opportunity to learn about supporting patients with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome / Hypermobile Spectrum... See More
Expand your Knowledge to Support HSD/EDS Clients - from EDS Society
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