A Health Care Advocate for Every Patient™
The National Association of Healthcare Advocacy is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through the promotion of the profession of health care advocacy through empowerment, education and collaboration.
Empower
NAHAC developed the first Code of Ethics and Best Practices for the profession of Health Care Advocacy in 2011. In 2022, a Revised Code of Ethics for Patient and Health Care Advocates was written in conjunction with the Patient Advocates Certification Board and HealthAdvocateX. NAHAC members must commit to following this Code of Ethics protecting the interests of patients and their families.
Educate
NAHAC’s continuing education programs for professional patient and health care advocates support advocates’ understanding of the dynamics in the ever-changing healthcare environment and also helps advocates develop and maintain health care advocacy practices.
Collaborate
NAHAC works in collaboration with fellow advocacy organizations to promote the profession of patient and health care advocacy and serves as THE professional organization for independent patient and health care advocates.
Year-End Message from the President
Stay Up To Date
NAHAC regularly offers a variety of programs including networking opportunities, regional group events, CE Webinars and more! Check this section to learn of new NAHAC events and Who or What is in the Advocacy Spotlight!
NAHAC Member Benefit: Free Networking Series Let's Chat: Paused for December
Happy Holidays from NAHAC! Please enjoy this time with family and friends. We hope you have a stress free holiday season.
Sleep, Stress and Productivity
Back by popular demand, our Sleep, Stress and Productivity webinar is perfect for this time of year. It is estimated that US companies spend over $300 billion each year related to stress and sleep deprivation. As high as 80% of US workers say they experience high levels of work-related stress. Four out of five Americans complain about their quality of sleep. In this webinar, we will discuss the impact of stress on the work environment and steps to take to improve sleep, decrease stress, and increase productivity.
Advocacy Spotlight: Advocate of the Year - Emily Bernstein
We are thrilled to congratulate our colleague, Emily Bernstein, for being named the Independent Advocate of the Year at the 2024 Healthcare Advocate Summit! Emily brings a creative and innovative approach in efforts to support refugees and the underserved population in her Rhode Island Community.