National Association of Healthcare Advocacy Consultants
National Association of Healthcare Advocacy Consultants (NAHAC) Launched
Published in Health Business Week, August 14th, 2009
The National Association of Healthcare Advocacy Consultants (NAHAC), the nation's first professional association for people working as healthcare and patient advocates, was launched today in response to the need for a professional forum to create healthcare consumer protection standards and promote this rapidly growing field. The announcement was made by Association founder Joanna Smith, LCSW, MPH, CEO of Healthcare Liaison, Inc., a private healthcare advocacy practice.
"As healthcare becomes increasingly complex, more individuals are entering the field to assist consumers who have problems navigating the healthcare maze," says Smith. "There is a real need now to...
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Source: Health Business Week (2009-08-14)
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