Other Accomplishments

Succeeded in getting clients off their tracheostomies, thus restoring their quality of life
Identified top Lyme Disease Experts and helped one client become cured
Identified top Integrative Doctors for people with system-wide symptoms
Led the transfer of care to a new surgeon for a client whose surgery was unsuccessful
Supported client with Parkinson’s disease for an extended period including direct brain stimulation surgery
Negotiated admission to a leading acute rehabilitation program for a client with Guillain-Barre Syndrome a year after she fell ill with the condition
Arranged medical air transport into the U.S. after securing admission to a top NYC hospital
Negotiated full insurance coverage for private medical air transportation
Navigated client to expert physician for POTS and by association EDS

After nearly a year and a half of being in various health facilities I finally came home to my family. This was made possible with the help of my family, around the clock nurses and my patient advocate. My patient advocate, AnnMarie Mcllwain was dedicated in seeing that I met with specialized doctors to help me with my trach and stomach tube. After being home I came off the trach and on my way to a good recovery. In addition, AnnMarie Mcllwain was able to work with the complexity of the insurance world and recuperated over $330,000 on my behalf. We are all very happy with her dedication and professionalism. She made an enormous difference in my outcome.

AnnMarie is a miracle worker. She accomplished complex coordination among several specialists within hours after we had spent months trying to accomplish with no success. In today's health care delivery and health insurance environment, patient advocators are essential. If you're going to court, you need a lawyer. If you're going to a hospital, you need a professional patient advocator. Cost is not the issue. Care is.

It's hard to put into words how grateful I am to Ann Marie for giving my adult son his life back. I had found out about Patient Advocates from a client and though it sounded like a good idea but I didn't think I could afford one. But after years of seeing my son in terrible pain unable to get out of bed and trying to deal with hundreds of doctor appointments, I was desperate for help and decided to try the Patient Advocate program. I got on the Internet and found Ann Marie. She immediately knew I was at my wits end and that my son was in serious jeopardy. She collected his medical history, did the research and discovered that he had a rare genetic condition and that he was going to the wrong doctors. Within a short time she had connected us to the right specialists, managed and attended his appointments (by phone), and made sure he had the right health insurance. My son is now able to work, has hope for the future and is on the way to a life of his own. To say, Ann Marie saved our lives is not hyperbole, it is fact. She is a dedicated professional who cares deeply about her clients and I cannot say enough about her; she is the best.

It was a sheer stroke of luck that we were connected with Patient Advocators and AnnMarie McIlwain and one that has absolutely changed the entire course of my life. After being diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome, spending half of a year in various hospitals and rehabilitation centers, struggling to find the best in-home care and therapy, all the while trying to communicate with a team of medical professionals, discern their conflicting recommendations, and negotiate with insurance companies, my husband and I were feeling defeated, overwhelmed, and baffled by the entire process. And then in early 2021, we found AnnMarie who became my personal champion and she took everything off our plate. She communicated with all medical parties and insurance companies to ensure I was receiving the proper care, patiently answered all of our questions, and saved us thousands (and thousands) of dollars to boot. To say she is highly skilled downplays her value; she is the epitome of a model advocate and quite literally goes to battle on your behalf. If you, or someone you love, is in need of medical care, you need AnnMarie. Her calm spirit brings clarity; her compassionate counseling offers peace of mind; and her wise defense takes away the fear of financial ruin. I cannot recommend her more highly. She is an absolute blessing, a shining example of a true professional and we are so grateful for her persistent support and ongoing assistance.

I feel incredibly grateful to have discovered AnnMarie. After nearly 2 years of hitting wall after wall trying to get medical treatment for an uncommon condition, AnnMarie was able to get me across the finish line in under 2 months. She is incredibly kind, understanding, flexible, efficient, and skilled at what she does. I would highly recommend her to anyone struggling to navigate the healthcare system. Thank you, AnnMarie, for all that you do!

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