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Navigating Patient Advocacy:
Finding the Right Advocate at GNA
Monday, November 9, 2026
7PM Eastern / 4PM Pacific
For most patients and families, finding the ‘right’ patient advocate who specializes in the specific care issues they are experiencing can be a significant challenge. GNA has created a new Advocacy Support Center to help advocates identify and promote their unique skills and experience in order to help patients and families connect with several candidates aligned with their specific needs. And given the wealth of information available on the GNA website, the new Advocacy Support Center assists callers complete a more in-depth search of GNA resources and advocates to ensure every caller finds help to address their needs quickly.
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Sangeeta Buragohain, PT, DPT, Patient Advocate & Founder, CareLink Health Advocacy, Patient Advocate Liaison, Greater National Advocates
Sangeeta brings more than 20 years of experience as a clinician and insurance reviewer to support patients with complex hospital stays, rehabilitation placements and long-term care transitions.
AnnMarie Cross, MBA, BCPA, EDS ECHO Certified Advocate
AnneMarie serves as the Director of Advocate Engagement and the Director of GNA's Advocacy Support Center. She brings both lived experience with multiple rare conditions and 30 years experience with client services, complex technology and Healthcare IT to the GNA team.
Dalia Cabrera, Independent Patient Advocate, Founder and President of Perseverance Patient Advocacy LLC, Patient Advocate Liaison, Greater National Advocates
Dalia brings more than 17 years of experience in the health insurance industry as a compliance manager and is an expert in insurance and billing.
WHAT IS PPS ALL ABOUT?
People for Patient Safety unites healthcare professionals, patient advocates, caregivers, and community members who bring valuable firsthand healthcare experiences. Our mission is to equip patients and families with the knowledge and tools to safely navigate their healthcare journey. We invite you to join our interactive Zoom discussions and become part of this important conversation.
The History of PPS:
Founded in 2014, PPS has evolved into a vibrant forum where healthcare professionals, caregivers, and community members collaborate to advance patient safety. Through meaningful dialogue and knowledge exchange, participants gain valuable insights from shared experiences, ultimately enhancing their understanding of safe care practices and implementing evidence-based solutions in their respective settings.
Who Should Attend:
Individuals from the healthcare workforce (both current and retired), patient advocates, caregivers, and community members with firsthand experience of the healthcare system.
Time: 7:00 PM Eastern Time - Feel free to join early for check-in and casual conversation.
The program is free. A requested fee for BCPA CEs is $10
To foster authentic connections, we kindly request that your camera remain on during discussions. This creates a more engaging environment where we can truly get to know each other and build our community together.
Learn about becoming a speaker here
Meet Our Program Committee
David Fielding, BCPA MPH
Program Committee Leader - Patient Advocate
Marc Berlin, BCPA
"On the Marc" Patient Advocate
Ilene Corina BCPA
Pulse Founder & President - Patient
Advocate
Sofie Schwartz MBA
Greater National Advocates
Sangeeta Buragohain PT, DPT
Independent Patient Advocate
Your donation will directly contribute to our efforts in raising awareness, providing education, and advocating for positive patient outcomes.
Disclaimer: The information which is shared during Pulse meetings and programs does not constitute professional advice and should NOT be used as a substitute for seeking professional care for the diagnosis and treatment of any illness either physical, mental or emotional. Read Full Disclaimer Here
