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Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA)

Board Certified Patient Advocates

The members listed here have made a commitment to a career in patient advocacy.  The BCPA certified advocate convey important benefits:

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  • Knowledge - BCPAs have successfully completed comprehensive study in patient advocacy and update their knowledge regularly by participating in professional development education programs.

  • Experience - BCPAs work within the profession to maintain their certification.

  • Integrity - BCPA's commit to upholding the highest ethical standards by abiding by the PACB Ethical Standards for a Board-Certified Patient Advocate.

  • BCPA Designation

Amanda Butas Nurse, BCPA, GCM, CDP, ALM

Kaizen Care Management

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Service Type:

Adult Medical Navigation, Geriatric Services, Care Coordination

Expertise In:

Geriatric Care Management, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Age related cognition
Behavior's, Crisis Management, Medication Management, Advocacy

Service Area:

Maureen Calderwood BSN, RN, BCPA

RN Health Advocates

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Service Type:

Adult Medical Navigation, Care Coordination, Patient Advocacy

Expertise In:

Patient/Family Support, Medical Record Review, Physician and Care Team Communications, Appointment Attendance, Appointment Coordination/Scheduling

Service Area:

Judy Hamouda RN, BCPA

Healthcare Advocacy Connection LLC

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Service Type:

Adult Medical Navigation, Geriatric Services, Care Coordination

Expertise In:

Organize medical documents; schedule/attend appointments; coordinate in-home services; research new diagnoses/treatments; keep families informed

Service Area:

Fountain Hills, Rio Verde and North Scottsdale

Nancy Keller PhD, BCPA

Stepwise Patient Advocacy LLC

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Service Type:

Adult Medical Navigation, Care Coordination

Expertise In:

Reproductive Biology / Fertility, Autonomic Dysfunction, Type 2 Diabetes, Metabolic Bone Disease, Scientific Medical Research, Clinical Research

Service Area:

Local: Greater Tucson AZ, Green Valley
Remote: National

Bridget Nichols MSN, MBA, RN, VA-BC, BCPA

Vital Link Healthcare Advocates

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Service Type:

Adult Medical Navigation
Decision Support
Prevention & Wellness

Expertise In:

Oncology, Transplant, Infertility, General Medical and Surgical, Chronic Disease Management, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Vascular Access

Service Area:

Tucson

Rosie Oldham, BS, RN, LNCC, BCPA

Healthcare without the Hassle

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Service Type:

Patient Advocacy, Care Coordination, Provider Navigation

Expertise In:

Question Everything!

Service Area:

Phoenix Metropolitan Area, Tucson, AZ and Remote Advocacy (Case by Case)

Jodie Pang-Diekevers LMSW, BCPA

The Pang Collaboration PLLC

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Service Type:

Adult & Pediatric Medical Navigation,Mental & Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse

Expertise In:

Patient advocacy, safety, & rights; substance abuse/behavioral health; medical ethics; hospital processes; geriatric services; billing/insurance

Service Area:

In-Person: Easy Valley including Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, South Scottsdale, Queen Creek and West Apache Junction.
Remote Services: National but determined on a case by case basis.

Michelle Riddle BCPA

Complete Dignity

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Service Type:

Patient Advocacy, Care Coordination and Management, Provider Fee Negotiation, Healthcare Navigation, Health Insurance Billing Denials and Appeals

Expertise In:

Billing/insurance, medical appointments, hospitalization navigation, transitions in care, and general patient advocacy for patients of all ages and ailments

Service Area:

Anywhere

Dr. Nancy Taylor PharmD, BCPA, CSA

Taylormade Senior Advocacy & Consulting LLC

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Service Type:

Adult Medical Navigation, Decision Support, Care Coordination

Expertise In:

Collaborative Deliberation, Provider and/or Care Coordination, Comprehensive Medication Reviews, Medication Therapy Management. *Aging Expert*

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