Board Certified Patient Advocate,J.D.- Medical Debt Reduction Expertise
Free 15 min Intro Call
Years of Experience
In-Person & Virtual Support Available
I am a former practicing attorney and state certified mediator. Nearly nine years ago, I founded Human Health Advocates, LLC. . I have successfully conducted more than 100 negotiations with hospitals in approximately 20+ states and successfully appealed numerous adverse insurance determinations.Since inception in 2015, Human Health Advocates has never received anything but 5-star reviews on all platforms. We maintain an A+ BBB rating.
With nearly nine years working full-time as a patient advocate, focusing on medical debt reduction, we have a comfort level dealing with even the most complex matters. Legal background has helped enhance an understanding of the applicable statutory/regulatory scheme.Legal and Mediation background and more than 100 successful hospital negotiations.We check for statutory or rule-based relief. Carefully review invoices for errors.insurance policies and prepare appeals,as needed. I am a good listener and ,based on personal experience, very empathetic to the concerns of clients.
During the first 15 minutes, my goal is to gain a factual understanding of your situation.I want to have an understanding of what your goals are in connection-and whether I am a good "fit" to provide the appropriate services. Were you billed by a hospital? Inpatient or Outpatient? Dates of Service?Insured or uninsured?(We handle many hospital matters on behalf of uninsured patients. Obtain Insurance Information, if any. I want to understand the core of the problem(s). Can give preliminary impressions identify issues, materials needed, and steps that might be considered.
Medical Bill Negotiations
Insurance Appeals
Benefits Navigation
Human Health Advocates,,LLC
2015 - 2023
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Oversee operations at Human Health Advocates, LLC. Actively involved in case intake, review, strategizing, implementation of action plan and preparation of insurance Appeals, Negotiations.
University of Miami School of Law
Juris Doctor,cum laude
1984 - 1987
Columbia University, New York, New York
Bachelor of Arts-Latin American Studies
1980 - 1984
Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA)
juris doctor
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