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Your Occupational Health Navigator

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MY MISSION

To Guide Your Workforce to Safer Care, Better Health, and Lower Costs. 

Occupational Health Navigation That Protects Your People - and Your Bottom Line

An Occupational Health Navigator is an RN-led, board-certified patient advocacy service designed for employers who want to protect their greatest asset - their people.

I partner with businesses to reduce employee absenteeism, control healthcare costs, and improve workforce well-being by guiding employees through today’s complex healthcare system. From coordinating care across multiple providers to supporting safe hospital discharges, attending appointments, and addressing mental health needs, I ensure employees receive the right care at the right time  - while your business saves time, money, and unnecessary claims.

Preventing Hospitalizations and Rehospitalizations

Avoidable hospital admissions and readmissions are major drivers of rising healthcare costs and lost productivity. Through proactive education, discharge planning, medication oversight, and follow-up coordination, I help employees stay out of the hospital and recover safely at home. 

Medication Management and Error Prevention

 Confusion around medications is common - and dangerous. I help employees understand their prescriptions, identify potential errors, and coordinate with providers, reducing the risk of emergency visits, hospitalizations, and long-term complications. 

Chronic Disease Management Support

  Employees managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, or autoimmune disorders often need extra guidance to stay on track. I provide personalized support and accountability to help employees manage their health effectively by reducing flare-ups, complications, missed workdays, and insurance claims. 

Support For Aging Parents

  Caregiver stress is one of the fastest-growing drivers of absenteeism. I help employees navigate complex decisions for aging parents — including care planning, medical appointments, and transitions of care — so they can stay focused at work while knowing their loved ones are supported. 

Mental Health and Stress Support

 Healthcare stress is real and it spills into the workplace. By advocating for employees and helping them navigate an often overwhelming system, I reduce healthcare-related anxiety, burnout, and decision fatigue. This support improves morale, resilience, and employee retention. 

Insurance Navigation and Cost Awareness

 I help employees understand their benefits, avoid out-of-network surprises, and choose high-value care options. Improved healthcare literacy leads to lower out-of-pocket costs for employees and reduced claims for employers - a win on both sides. 

TAILORED SERVICES FOR YOUR BUSINESS

 Every organization is different. That’s why I offer customized advocacy solutions based on your workforce, benefit structure, and goals. Whether you’re a self-insured employer or a TPA supporting multiple clients, I work as an extension of your team — delivering trusted clinical expertise with a human touch. 

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Connection to advocates in the area you live

Additional services:

 

  • Health care prevention & wellness education
  • Review medical records for errors
  • Review invoices for possible billing errors
  • Navigate a complicated medical diagnosis or multiple co-morbidities
  • Attend doctors appointments, monitor in-hospital admissions at your bedside
  • Assistance finding a specialist or obtaining a second opinion
  • Obtain and organize medical records 
  • Provide information about your chronic condition or illness
  • Research possible clinical trials in the area
  • Locate free or reduced cost community resources
  • Assist with obtaining prior authorizations and/or work with insurance company to help get authorization approved
  • Organize a medication reconciliation between pharmacy & physician
  • Set up payment arrangements with medical providers and/or work to reduce out of pocket expenses

Accepting new clients

Accepting new clients beginning April 1, 2025 

Q & A

Do patient advocates need a license?  No, there is no formal licensing required, however, there is a certification that demonstrates competency in the field. 


What is the difference between an independent patient advocate and a hospital/insurance advocate? Unlike hospital advocates, an independent advocate is private pay, so my alliance is with you. An advocate supplied by the hospital or insurance company will ultimately have their employer's interest at heart, first and foremost. 



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