Navigating the Health Care Maze: Empowering Patients With Information and Tools

Nov 08 2025
Convention Center: Room 209, Level 2
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

World Class Speakers

Cristal Brown, MD
Presenter

Cristal Brown, MD

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
Ashley L Spann, MD, MS
Presenter

Ashley L Spann, MD, MS

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Bonnie Pickard, RN BSN
Presenter

Bonnie Pickard, RN BSN

Retired
Andrea Wilson Woods
Panelist

Andrea Wilson Woods

Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association
Rotonya M. Carr, MD, FACP, FAASLD
Moderator

Rotonya M. Carr, MD, FACP, FAASLD

University of Washington
Andrea Wilson Woods
Moderator

Andrea Wilson Woods

Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association

Description

Presenters focus on empowering patients to effectively navigate the health care system. Topics include debunking common myths, utilizing practical tools, and understanding the differences between alternative, complementary, and integrative medicine.

Journey Maps

Presentations

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Apr 29 2026
Washington, D.C.

Empowering Patients With Liver Disease and Their Caregivers: Practical Support Strategies

Cristal Brown, MD , Presenter
Patient Program
Public Health
2:20 PM - 2:40 PM
Apr 29 2026
Washington, D.C.

Practical Tools for Health Care Navigation: Making the Most of Online and Offline Resources

Ashley L Spann, MD, MS , Presenter
Patient Program
Public Health
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM
Apr 29 2026
Washington, D.C.

Patient Stories: Navigating the Health Care System With Confidence 

Bonnie Pickard, RN BSN , Presenter
Patient Program
Public Health
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Apr 29 2026
Washington, D.C.

Panel Discussion

Andrea Wilson Woods , Moderator
Patient Program
Public Health

Objectives

  • List some practical tools to help navigate the health care system.
  • Name some common myths/misconceptions related to the health care system.
  • Describe the differences between alternative, complementary, and integrative medicine.