Patient Survival Guide
with Matthew Zachary
Welcome to 2026: The Year of the Patient where the sick shall inherit the ballot.
[BONUS] When the Healthcare System Won’t Fix It: Should You Go Public?
What happens when you follow the healthcare system’s rules and your problem still isn’t fixed? Learn when a regulator, elected official, journalist, executive, or public pressure may help, what to try first, and what to protect before taking your case public.
What Is a Board-Certified Patient Advocate? Understanding Private and Concierge Healthcare Navigation
What is a Board-Certified Patient Advocate? Learn what the BCPA credential means, how private and concierge healthcare navigation works, what services may cost, how to evaluate qualifications and conflicts, and what to know before hiring someone.
Should I Get a Second Opinion? How to Get One and When It Matters
Should you get a second medical opinion? Learn when another opinion may help, how to find the right clinician, prepare your medical records, compare different recommendations, check insurance coverage, and make a more informed healthcare decision.