title: Best practices in patient advocacy.
abstract: When an insurance claim or treatment authorization is denied, where can patients turn? More frequently they are turning to patient advocates who understand the information contained in their claims and medical records. Here's a look at some opportunities for HIM professionals in this growing field.
authors: AHIMA, USA.
authors: D P
authors: DP
authors: Lorence
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Rhodes
mesh_terms: D019985:Benchmarking; D004496:Education, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D019451:Information Management; D007345:Insurance Claim Review; D008329:Managed Care Programs; D008485:Medical Audit; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000592:standards*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012308:Risk Management; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce