Patient Advocate Foundation Case Study

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Patient Advocate Foundation

The local resource I choose for cancer patients seeking assistance is the Patient Advocate Foundation. They are located at 421 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666. Their mission statement is “to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their financial stability.” Patient Advocate Foundation is a non- profit organization that provides grants for patients that are in need of assistance towards the cost of medication, treatments, and insurance copays and premiums. Also, they will guide patients that have been diagnosed with a chronic or terminal illness through the disability process to ensure they receive disability. Another great service

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