Only 12% of U.S. adults have the health literacy skills needed to manage the demands of our complex health care system, and even these individuals’ ability to absorb and use health information can be compromised by stress or illness,” the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) reports. This statement reflects the importance of effective communication between healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients. We, at the Arthritis Center believe your plan of care should not be compromised due to your insurance companies refusal to cover a specific medication.
Check out this great video where Julie Baak from the Arthritis Center in Bridgeton, MO advocates for patients right to their access to care. Julie shows the importance of patient advocacy in our office and every doctors office