In this episode we highlight why we are all here in the Business of Healthcare. To provide access to care for the patient population. It doesn’t matter what our role is, we have an obligation to fight for the patient so they can get what they need to improve their quality of life and in many cases save their life. I had the privilege of speaking with two Healthcare Advocates and I am sharing that conversation with you all. Elizabeth Johnson and Melissa Paige join me today to talk about how they became Patient and Healthcare Advocates and how Healthcare Advocate Summit came about. Learn more about our guests: Elizabeth Johnson is the Chief Executive Officer for MedicoCX, a group of independent specialists unified by patient centric access to biologics in a timely and cost effective manner, as well as a co-founder and the President of NAMAPA, National Association of Medication Access & Patient Advocacy, Inc. Their goal is to empower healthcare advocates by providing a collaborative community focused on resources to navigate medication access and support. Melissa Paige is the Co-Founder of HealthCare Advocate Summit, and the Co-Founder of NAMAPA. She is  Recognized as an expert in patient access programs and navigation. She is a Prolific public speaker and educator. She uses her Leadership skills to oversee and coordinate process improvement projects that enhance business models and redesign workflows for improved efficiencies. Her passion for the patient and this drives her to break down access barriers and seek avenues for the highest quality care. The Healthcare Advocate Summit is LIVE in person September 7-9 in New Orleans. Grab your Tickets Today and support this very important event. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifeasacoder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifeasacoder/support