I am co-founder and CEO of Umbra Health Advocacy and co-director of the Alliance of Professional Health Advocates. I'm the author of The Health Care Consumer’s Manifesto: How to Get the Most for Your Money, based on research I conducted as a Senior Fellow in the Harvard Kennedy
Health Equity Investments Likely To Rise In 2024, New Report Reveals
Health and life science leaders expect to increase investments in health equity this coming year, according to a new Deloitte.
3/4 Of Consumers Want More Control Over Healthcare Costs, Survey Shows
Consumers increasingly rely on their health plans for information, as cost becomes even more important in consumer healthcare decisions, according to a recent survey.
Amid Medicare Ad Blitz, New Rules Aim To Protect Seniors
Seniors are bombarded with Medicare ads, many of which are misleading. A recent report details marketing abuses and shows how important new consumer protections are.
Will AI Improve Healthcare? Consumers Think So, New Surveys Show
With AI dominating headlines, new surveys show that despite some caution, many consumers are optimistic about AI's potential to transform healthcare for the better.
Sick Of Endless, Misleading Medicare Ads? New Rules May Help
During the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, advertisers bombard Medicare beneficiaries, often with high-pressure ads. Now, Medicare is cracking down on misleading ads.