Videos
Living with the Diagnosis: A Patient Advocate Shares Her Journey with Scleroderma
Meghan Davis is a scleroderma warrior. Her journey has been fraught with many of the challenges that women with an autoimmune disease face. Today, we hear about her battle and how it has led her to become a powerful advocate for other women.The driving force for that is her mission and motto, Powering Life Possible,…
Read MoreCommunication Tips for Managing the Healthcare Providers on Your Team
In our discussion with Dr. Betsy Bennett, we learn how to best communicate with your healthcare providers, including: how to handle the most common challenges a woman with an autoimmune disease faces when managing communication with her healthcare team; how to actively participate in decision-making processes; how to navigate the dynamics among various specialists; and…
Read MoreMedical Gaslighting: What It Is, How to Recognize It, and What to Do About It
“It’s all in your head.” “You’re overreacting.” In this discussion with Dr. Alan Feren, we learn about medical gaslighting: what it is, how to recognize it, and what to do about it. This video is part of a collaborative series between United States of Healthcare and My Care Friends highlighting women and autoimmune diseases. In…
Read MoreHow to Navigate Your Feelings When Newly Diagnosed with an Autoimmune Disease
Newly diagnosed with an autoimmune disease? Today we talk with Dr. Betsy Bennett, who shares some coping strategies and resources for navigating a new diagnosis, or for coping with long-standing experience for those living with a condition. This video is part of a collaborative series between United States of Healthcare and My Care Friends highlighting…
Read MoreHow to Be Your Own Health Advocate
Do you know the foundational steps to take to be your own health advocate? If you are managing a chronic condition, want tips for having better communication with your doctor or how to think about and approach self-advocacy in your healthcare to get the care you deserve? Then, this video is for you. Sign up…
Read MoreInsurance Claim Denied? How to File a Medical Appeal
When you receive an insurance denial, there are essential “do’s” and “don’ts” to move forward. Learn what steps to take to write a successful letter of appeal. Our experts show you how—step by step. You can do it! Sign up to get your What I Wish I’d Said: Doctor & NP Visit Script. You’ll receive…
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