Navigating today’s health care system can be overwhelming. It’s easy to feel lost when you’re managing a chronic illness, recovering from a hospital stay, or trying to make sense of complicated insurance paperwork.
Seawind Health Advocacy Group can help guide you through these processes. Led by Stephanie “Stevie” Kiziukiewicz, a Board-Certified Patient Advocate and Certified Dementia Practitioner, we provide patients and families in Monmouth County with the clarity, support, and access they need to face health challenges head-on.
What a Patient Advocate Does
A patient advocate is someone who works directly with you to ensure your voice is heard within the health care system. We provide patients and caregivers with vital assistance throughout medical visits, treatment planning, and insurance navigation. Our mission is simple: deliver patient-centered care that puts your well-being first.
Professional patient advocates are trained to understand how hospitals, health care providers, insurance companies, and government agencies operate. We use our problem-solving skills and real-world experience to help you make informed decisions and improve health outcomes.
Why Patient Advocacy Matters
Many hospitals and nursing homes have social workers or case managers, but they often serve the institution’s needs. Private patient advocates, on the other hand, work solely for you. As your personal health advocate, we assist with treatment decisions, speak up during doctor visits, and ensure your patient rights are respected.
Our services are particularly valuable for those with chronic illnesses, complex diagnoses, or elderly family members in need of long-term care. From cancer treatment to managing a particular disease, patient advocates may mean the difference between confusion and confidence.
How Seawind Health Advocacy Group Can Help
At Seawind Health Advocacy Group, our approach is compassionate, ethical, and rooted in years of experience. With a background that includes work in the pharmaceutical industry, elder advocacy, and gerontology, Stevie Kiziukiewicz brings a unique perspective to every case.
Our services include:
- Health Care Coordination: We attend doctor appointments, communicate with physicians and specialists, and ensure that care plans align with your goals.
- Insurance and Billing Assistance: We help you understand medical bills, benefits, and appeals. If needed, we work directly with insurance representatives to resolve errors.
- Home Safety and Management: We provide guidance to evaluate safety in the home as well as monthly bookkeeping and household management.
- Advance Directives and Documentation: We prepare HIPAA forms, powers of attorney, and emergency care documents so you’re protected when it matters most.
The Realities of the Health Care System
Even the most capable person can find the modern health care system daunting. Between multiple providers, limited communication, and complex insurance processes, important details often slip through the cracks. Our advocacy ensures that nothing is overlooked.
We work with health care professionals across disciplines and act as a patient representative during critical conversations. Whether it’s coordinating second opinions or ensuring safe medication management, our goal is to provide patients with clarity, dignity, and support.
Who We Serve
We serve individuals and families across Monmouth County, New Jersey, including:
In-person advocacy and consultations are available within Monmouth County, while virtual support extends beyond to help patients who may be homebound or outside our immediate area.
Why Choose a Private Patient Advocate?
Private patient advocates offer independent, focused support. Unlike health care professionals employed by hospitals or insurance companies, we have no conflicting interests. Our only priority is you.
We act as an informed ally who understands the system, speaks the language, and knows how to get things done. Whether you’re managing multiple medications, preparing for a hospital discharge, or facing an unexpected diagnosis, we are by your side.
Common Scenarios We Address
Here are some examples of how we assist:
- Helping an adult child care for an aging parent with dementia.
- Supporting a cancer patient through a complicated course of treatment.
- Assisting families with end-of-life planning, including advance directives.
- Resolving errors on medical bills and negotiating with insurance providers.
- Coordinating care between multiple doctors and facilities.
- Researching treatment options for a rare or chronic disease.
What Sets Us Apart
Seawind Health Advocacy Group combines real-world experience with a heart for service. Stevie’s credentials as a Board-Certified Patient Advocate and Certified Dementia Practitioner ensure a high standard of care rooted in ethics and empathy.
We work with clients across different backgrounds, health concerns, and family dynamics. We also understand how to coordinate with physicians, hospitals, social workers, and health care providers to create truly integrated care.
Let’s Talk About Your Patient Advocacy Needs
Being a caregiver or patient comes with enormous responsibilities. You shouldn’t have to face it alone. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by the system, confused by a diagnosis, or unsure about next steps, we’re here to help.
Health care today is complicated. But with the right advocate, it doesn’t have to be. From initial diagnosis to long-term planning, Seawind Health Advocacy Group is your guide, your partner, and your voice within the system.
We combine compassion, knowledge, and commitment to ensure that you and your loved ones receive the care, access, and respect you deserve.
Contact us today to take the first step toward greater peace of mind.