Podcast
A Candid Discussion With Jeff Byars, Lifelong First Responder and Award-Winning Advocate
This is the story of a rural EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) who made the career decision to become an Independent Patient Advocate after his young daughter’s misdiagnosis. Jeff Byars is a Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA) in...
From Family Caregiver to Advocacy Champion: Avrom Fox is a Hero to Patients and Loved Ones
A social worker and nonprofit agency Director for many years, Avrom Fox was inspired to enter into patient advocacy because of his daughter, who was born with special needs. He advocated for her fiercely for 44 years, since the day she was born...
Meet an Engaging and Inspiring Advocacy Role Model
Introduction: Rebeka is the mother of two teenagers born with congenital illnesses. Having worked in hospital systems and for a large insurance company, while caring for the complex medical needs of her family, she took took the leap into...
Featuring a Candid Interview With an Advocacy Visionary & Trailblazer
Introduction: After decades as an ICU nurse where she bore witness to the failings of the healthcare system, Karen Mercereau, RN, iRNPA made a defining decision that laid the groundwork for the field of Independent Patient...