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
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
Oct
09
2026
Convention Center - Room 209, Level 2
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
Oct
09
2026
Convention Center - Room 209, Level 2
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
Oct
09
2026
Convention Center - Room 209, Level 2
Patient Stories: Navigating the Health Care System With Confidence
Bonnie Pickard, RN BSN
, Presenter
Patient Program
Public Health
3:00 PM
- 3:30 PM
Oct
09
2026
Convention Center - Room 209, Level 2
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.