How much does a patient advocate cost?

Cost is a fair and important question. If you're considering working with a patient advocate, you deserve to know what kind of investment you're looking at — and what you're getting in return.

Here's how we think about it.

Pricing depends on the situation

Every client we work with is different. One person may need a single medical record review and a personalized timeline. Another may need ongoing support coordinating care across several specialists. A family helping an aging parent from out of state may need a few hours of help each month. Someone facing a new diagnosis may need intensive support during the first few weeks, then much less afterward.

Because of this, we don't believe in one-size-fits-all pricing. Instead, we listen to your situation, understand what you actually need, and propose an approach that fits — both your goals and your budget.

What's included in the consultation

Every relationship begins with a complimentary initial consultation. There's no charge, no obligation, and no pressure. During that conversation, we'll:

• Listen to what's going on and what you're hoping to accomplish
• Answer your questions about how advocacy works
• Help you decide whether advocacy is even the right fit for your situation
• Discuss pricing transparently, in the context of what you actually need

If you decide to move forward, we'll provide a clear written summary of the proposed work and pricing before any work begins. There are no surprises.

Is patient advocacy covered by insurance?

Most health insurance plans do not currently cover services from independent patient advocates, so this is generally an out-of-pocket expense. The good news: many of our clients find that advocacy actually saves them money over time — often more than the cost of advocacy itself.

How advocacy can pay for itself

While we never make guarantees, here are the most common ways advocacy delivers measurable value to our clients:

• Catching billing errors. Studies consistently show that a meaningful percentage of medical bills contain errors. Even one corrected bill can offset the cost of advocacy.
• Preventing duplicate or unnecessary tests. When records aren't shared between providers, the same imaging or labs can be ordered twice. We help prevent that.
• Reducing avoidable hospital readmissions. A well-coordinated discharge plan and follow-up support can prevent costly returns to the hospital.
• Improving medication management. Reconciling medications and identifying potential issues helps prevent expensive complications.
• Saving time and stress. Harder to put a dollar amount on — but very real. Many family caregivers tell us that paying for advocacy frees up hours each week and reduces burnout dramatically.

Our promise on pricing

We believe pricing should be a conversation, not a guessing game. That's why:

• The initial consultation is always complimentary
• We provide a clear written summary before any work begins
• We never start work without your understanding and agreement
• We start with the smallest engagement that fits your needs — there's no minimum commitment, and you can stop at any time

Our goal is to make sure every client feels confident in the value they're receiving — from the very first conversation onward.

Ready to talk?

If you're considering patient advocacy and want to know what it would actually cost for your situation, the best next step is a complimentary conversation. We'll listen to what's going on, answer your questions, and give you a clear sense of what working together would look like.

Call us at 480-817-0718, send a note to Maura@healthcarejourneyadvocates.com, or reach out through our contact page. We respond within one business day.

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