Cassandra Ashby

RN, CCM
New Approach Patient Advocacy
Cassandra

Cassandra Ashby

RN, CCM
New Approach Patient Advocacy
Advocate Location
Morris , IL 60450
Specialty
Medical Guidance
Other Services
Special Care & Aging
TeleAdvocacy Available
Offers FREE Initial Consultation
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How I Can Help
With over 37 years of healthcare experience and 10 years of Patient Advocacy I can help you navigate the fragmented healthcare system to get the care you need. I will be the “wingman” and help make ones journey through the health care system as smooth as possible. I know how to get the care needed.
Some areas of my expertise:
My #1 specialty is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
#2 Chronic and multiple Complex Disease Management and disease reversals
#3 Geriatric/Aging and special care needs
Other areas of bedside and advocacy:
Joint Pain and Joint replacement surgery
Back pain and back surgery
Coronary Cardiac Care
Organ Transplant (Liver, Kidney, Heart)
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Diabetes Management
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Medication Management and Medication Planners
Victims of ELDER abuse, exploitation, or neglect
Long Term Private Duty in home
Long term Care Facilities (LTAC)
Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)
Transition of Care Levels from ICU through the Rehabilitation settings and back to home.
Home Health
Health Insurance Navigation (Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Commercial, Employer Groups, Obama Care, and uninsured or underinsured)
Help finding Primary Care Providers and Specialists
Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine
Acute New Onset Disease Management
Palliative Care
Hospice Care
Important Information About Me
  • I offer a FREE Initial Consultation
  • I offer TeleAdvocacy Service
  • I am insured
  • My geographical area of practice is Chicago IL and surrounding areas, International Patients coming to Chicago for health care
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
In my role as a nurse, I have encountered a wide spectrum of health outcomes and navigated various challenges in managing health conditions. One particularly concerning experience involved my significant other enduring years of unexplained chest pain, episodes, night sweats, and difficulty with physical exertion. Despite numerous medical consultations and procedures, including cardiac evaluations and hospitalizations, the root cause remained elusive. Frustration mounted as medical bills accumulated without a definitive diagnosis. A pivotal moment occurred when my significant other, disheartened by a lack of empathy and medical clarity from a cardiologist, sought assistance from a colleague in patient advocacy. This led to referral to a renowned cardiac center in Chicago, where advanced diagnostic imaging revealed an underlying genetic condition necessitating emergency open-heart surgery. The expertise of the medical team, coupled with access to specialized diagnostic tools, ultimately facilitated a successful outcome. My professional journey extends beyond domestic cases, encompassing advocacy experiences with international patients, characterized by a commitment to honesty, transparency, and diligent pursuit of optimal outcomes.
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Formal Education
Pacific Coast College, Santa Ana Ca, LVN, 1990
Joliet Jr. College, Joliet IL, ADN, 2012
Additional Skills
My experience as a Nurse Case Manager and a Clinical Practice Consultant for a major health insurance company I am very passionate about understanding the skills and navigation inside of the complex healthcare system. I have first hand, inside the health insurance payors experience in getting patients the care they need and I understand the aspects of those "step therapies" or "additional requirements" for the approvals of treatments, procedures, and medications . I know how to use the medical policies and escalate approval processes in order to jump through the hoops. I have a vast number of resources I collected throughout my career including government and private funds for some health conditions and medications.
My expertise can quickly get the health care needed timely, cost effective, and less stress.
If I am unable to advocate for you, I can refer you to one of my many colleges.
Call for a free 30 minute consultation. That one call could possibly change your life and disease trajectory.
I do carry liability insurance through Berkshire Hathaway.
Professional Affiliations
Certified Case Manager (CCM)
Clinical Practice Consultant (CPC) for Medicare Advantage Plans