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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.
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Experience - BCPAs work within the profession to maintain their certification.
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Integrity - BCPA's commit to upholding the highest ethical standards by abiding by the PACB Ethical Standards for a Board-Certified Patient Advocate.
Amanda Butas Nurse, BCPA, GCM, CDP, ALM
Kaizen Care Management

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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*
Service Area: