Health Care Advocacy In The News
The Critical Role of Patient And Health Care Advocates: A Special Report
In late 2022, the Coalition of Healthcare Advocacy Organizations (CHCAO) carried out a broad survey to understand the experiences of patient and health care advocates and assess their impact on the individuals they assist. This publication presents the survey results.
Solo Aging in The Sunday New York Times, September 22, 2024
Award-winning journalist Diane Harris wrote an excellent article on planning for solo aging for the Retiring column of the Sunday, September 22, 2024 edition of the New York Times. In it she interviewed and quoted MAHCA member Ailene Gerhardt, who offered insights about planning for solo aging.
Annual Shine Lecture: The Case for Patient and Health Care Advocates.
Boston University School of Public Health’s Center for Health Law, Ethics & Human Rights' annual Cathy Shine lecture honors the memory of Cathy Shine and her dedication to the rights of all those in need of care. The 2023 event featured MAHCA member Dr. Heidi B. Kummer (SPH ’04).