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Welcome to AKG Advocacy
What is "Medical Necessity" and How to Prove It?
A Message from Our Founder - Carley Cook
Advocating for Yourself Starts at the Doctor's Office
The Hidden Role of Medicare Part D in Medications Access
Understanding Prior Authorizations: Why they Exist - and How to Navigate Them
The Hidden Role or Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)
What Your Insurance Company Doesn't Tell You About Formulary Exclusions
Being Dismissed or Gaslit by Your Doctor - How to Respond Professionally but Firmly
10 Resources Every Patient Advocate Should Know
How to Keep Track of Your Medical Records and Insurance Documents
When You Know More than Your Doctor: How to Advocate without Alienating Your Provider
Your Guide to Understanding Drug Formularies and Prior Authorization Codes
Why Compounded Medications Matter - and Why Insurers Refuse to Cover Them
Understanding the Maze: How Health Insurance Really Works
Insurance Refusing to Cover a Brand Name Prescription? Try This
How to Read Your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) Without Losing Your Mind
EOB Decoder and Code Glossary
How to Prepare for a Doctor Appointment When You Have a Complex Conditions
Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: What's the Difference
The Power of Sharing Your Story - and How to Do It Safely
5 Ways to Get Involved in Healthcare Reform (Even if You're Not Political)
When Denials Undermine Trust: How Insurane Claim Rejections are Eroding Patient Confidence
Top 5 Documents Every Caregiver Should Keep Organized
Your Rights as a Caregiver Advocate
What Caregivers Need to Know About Insurance Appeals
Empowering Caregivers to Advocate with Confidence
Formulary Exclusions and Non-FDA Compounded Medications
How to File Complaints with Licensing Boards or Insurers
Communicating with Healthcare Teams on Behalf of a Loved One
Pain Tracking and Medication Journal
Chronic Pain Management and the Opioid Crisis
How to Prepare for Open Enrollment: Medicare and Medicare Advantage
Preparing for Open Enrollment: Employer and Marketplace Plans
Common Insurance Myths Debunked
How to Legally Speak on Behalf of a Loved One: POAs, Releases, and Permissions
The Emotional Side of Advocacy: Balancing Compassion and Burnout Prevention
Health Equity: Why Your Health Is About More Than Just Healthcare

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