A Multi-Discipline Team With Expertise And Connections
AnnMarie, CEO
AnnMarie is a Board Certified Patient Advocate, Certified Oncology Advocate and recently completed the Harvard Medical School class Cancer Genomics and Precision Oncology. Nearly 10 years ago, she founded Patient Advocators and is CEO of this leading firm. A former marketing executive with several pharmaceutical companies including Johnson & Johnson where she created and ran a $200 million business, she is very experienced at working with medical professionals.
When AnnMarie was a teenager, she experienced a life-threatening blood disorder that was cured as a result of having access to the top doctors in the field of hematology and oncology. Even at the age of 15, AnnMarie intuitively understood the importance of advocacy by choosing to play an active role in her care. Upon being discharged from a 10-day hospital stay, the attending physician asked AnnMarie “don’t you ever give up” in response to questions she had before walking out the door. That experience left her with a profound sense of gratitude for medical professionals and the importance of selecting the right doctors and treatments to maximize life.
AnnMarie has actively volunteered for children with life-threatening conditions, multiple schools and Girl Scouts. Her volunteer efforts have led to a number of awards including the CBS Spirit of Philadelphia Award. She is also a regular blood donor in New Jersey where she resides with her family.
Perhaps you or your loved one will be her next project as she uses her knowledge, resourcefulness and communication skills to navigate the ever-shifting world of medicine.
Nan, RN
Nan is a Board Certified Patient Advocate with over 25 years of critical care nursing experience with several of the top hospitals in the U.S. including Children’s Hospital of Boston, NYP Weill-Cornell Medical Center, and both UCLA and Cedars-Sinai Hospital of Los Angeles. A compassionate, high-performing nurse, she has worked in Adult Intensive Care, Transplant, Pediatric Medical Surgical ICU, Neonatal Intensive Care, Trauma and Telemetry.
Fluent in French and a tireless volunteer for many organizations including Big Brother Association, the Boston Ballet and the Head of the Charles Regatta, Nan always looks for ways to improve the lives of people.
Author of The Complete Guide to Caring for an Aging Loved One, Nan is the go-to resource in southern Florida.
Nan resides in Miami and will travel within the US to work with clients if the client requests.
Stephanie, CPC, CPB, CPMA
Stephanie is a Board Certified Patient Advocate, who has been working in healthcare for over 20 years. Having experience in all areas of the revenue cycle, including professional services and facilities, Stephanie has the necessary skill set and experience to help clients untangle and demystify the financial impact of healthcare services.
In the past year alone, Stephanie has analyzed over 250 claims billed by medical providers and facilities across the country and saved clients more than $150,000, as well as assisted clients in understanding their health insurance policies.
Stephanie has testified before the FDA for numerous topics, including medical devices and women’s healthcare. She is a member of Greater National Advocates, The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates, and the American Academy of Professional Coders. She is also currently pursuing her Master of Public Health Degree.
When Stephanie steps out of the office, she enjoys all that Charlottesville, Virginia has to offer and is involved in philanthropic activities through Gamma Phi Beta Sorority.