The mission of the PACB is "To establish a national credential (BCPA - Board Certified Patient Advocate) for those who advocate for patients." We define a Patient Advocate as "... a professional who provides services to patients and those supporting them who are navigating the complex healthcare continuum. Advocates work directly with clients (or with their legal representatives) to ensure they have a voice in their care and information to promote informed decision making. Advocates may work independently or in medical or other organizational settings. They serve individuals, communities, disease‐specific populations, and family caregivers. Synonyms may include health advocate, healthcare advocate, healthcare advocacy consultant, healthcare consumer advocate, and other phrases that imply this role." The goal of the Patient Advocacy Certification Board (PACB) is to develop standards and practices that reflect the broad knowledge and insight of our diverse professional community, not just the perspective of any single individual or organization. Accordingly, PACB’s publicly released documents are the product of countless hours of volunteer work by a diverse group of PACB members, task force members, practitioners, educators and professionals, drawing on numerous sources as well as their own professional experiences. PACB employs a careful and deliberative process that involves research, discussion, drafting, review, editing, critique, posting for public comment, revision, clarification, final editing and posting of the final version on the PACB website, https://pacboard.org/. PACB’s standards and practices are the product of an evolutionary process that continuously builds upon the work of our predecessors, work that has guided, inspired and provided a basis for PACB’s independent efforts. Patient Advocate Certification Board, Inc. is a non-profit, tax exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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XCenter Series November 2024 XCenter Session 1: Trauma-Informed Care Live Panel Discussion of Lived Experience When: Nov 13, 2024 | 4pm-5pm (PT) Where: Online via Zoom (Register Here) Cost: FREE! Also available for 1.0 BCPA CE https://lnkd.in/ehAJkE9S
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We opened up the 2024 Healthcare Advocate Summit by exploring key insights and partnerships essential for anyone working to support patients in navigating medication and treatment access. The first step is recognizing the need for all key stakeholders and understanding the value of these roles. By empowering healthcare advocates to ask the right questions, we can drive better healthcare outcomes for patients. A Few Key Stakeholders: Payers Patients Market Access Patient Services Field Reimbursement Specialty Pharmacy Key Account Manager Technology Solutions Patient Advocacy Organizations Independent Patient Advocates Charitable Patient Assistance Programs 💡 What valuable insights did you take away from the discussion? #HealthcareInsights #PatientJourney #Advocacy #HealthcareProfessionals #PatientCenteredCare #Empowerment #HealthcareCommunity #Education Elizabeth Johnson
XCenter Series November 2024 XCenter Session 1: Trauma-Informed Care Live Panel Discussion of Lived Experience When: Nov 13, 2024 | 4pm-5pm (PT) Where: Online via Zoom (Register Here) Cost: FREE! Also available for 1.0 BCPA CE https://lnkd.in/ehAJkE9S
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How does being called a "difficult patient" impact care? 💡 Join us on November 11th for The Difficult Patient: The Impact of this Label on Patient Experiences with Care — A Community Conversation with Dr. Johnson. This event will explore the real consequences of the “difficult patient” label and how we can foster better communication and equity in healthcare. 📆 When: Nov 11, 2024 | 11am – 12pm (PT) 📍 Where: Online via Zoom 💲 Cost: FREE! Optional 1.0 BCPA CE available 🔗 Take this opportunity to rethink patient-provider dynamics and advocate for more compassionate care. Register now at the link in the comments! #PatientAdvocacy #HealthcareEquity #CommunicationMatters #BCPA #HealthAdvocate
Patient and Health Care Advocates incorporate an understanding of the Social Determinants of Health into their practice. Listen to Patient Advocate Certification Board, Inc. (PACB) board member Matt Toresco speaking about this at the 2024 Healthcare Advocate Summit. Understanding and addressing social determinants of health is essential for effective patient and health care advocacy. By focusing on the broader context of patient/clients' lives, advocates can truly make a difference in their health and well-being. Learn more about the profession at: https://lnkd.in/eNUNWE9b #HealthCareAdvocacy #CHCAO #PatientAdvocacy #BCPA #HEALTHCARE #PATIENTADVOCATES #patientexperience #healthadvocate #patientengagement #patientsafety
Our partner at Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) is excited to announce the release of a new video series, Making the Most of Your Medicare Benefits: A Guide to Navigating Medicare with Confidence. This audiovisual curriculum includes 12 videos that cover different topics including Medicare Parts A, B, C, D, and Medigap Plans. The series can give you the skills to make informed decisions about your coverage, the benefits offered by Medicare, and how to use your insurance confidently! You can access the videos directly by clicking Medicare Video Series: https://lnkd.in/ejszYybp. Get started today, just in time for the Medicare open enrollment period.
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✨ It's time to submit for your Continuing Education Credits for any sessions attended LIVE from Sept 3-6, 2024! 🎓 The best part? We strive to accredit the same sessions across multiple licenses! We understand that many of us hold multiple licenses, and we have you covered. We will send an update when all recorded sessions are available to watch for those who couldn’t attend live or registered for on-demand access (CEUs are also available). A huge thank you to our incredible partners for supporting the accreditation of these sessions! • PACS - Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA) • Coding - AAPC • Pharmacy - NPTA - National Pharmacy Technician Association • PACB - Patient Advocate Certification Board, Inc. (PACB) • Nursing - RNegade ❓ Are we missing any accreditations you'd like us to explore for future events? We'd love to hear from you! Submission Link: https://lnkd.in/efEXbRxW #CEU #ContinuingEducation #Learning #Knowledge
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✨Take a trip down memory lane with us as we look back on the 2024 Healthcare Advocate Summit that ended far too soon! 📸 It’s Photo Download Time! -> https://lnkd.in/eeMbPnXP Do you spot yourself? Please share your favorite memory and tag us! #EventHighlights #MemoriesMade #AdvocateSummit