
← Patient Advocacy Now21. Sept. · 31 Min.
Healthcare Uncomplicated: How to Advocate for Yourself and Take Control of Your Care
Healthcare Uncomplicated: How to Advocate for Yourself and Take Control of Your Care
Board Certified Patient Advocate Emily Egley shares the deeply personal journey that led her into healthcare advocacy. After developing a life-altering medical condition in 2008, Emily spent years learning to navigate the healthcare system as a patient herself. That experience took on new meaning when her husband, Jared, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at just 35. For seven years, Emily managed virtually every aspect of his care, from appointments and insurance to billing and treatment c...