The Chicago-based advocacy firm celebrates five years of advocating on behalf of patients in need. NShore Patient Advocates celebrates five years of protecting patient’s rights as well as five years of helping patients navigate the health care system and receive optimum medical care. This celebration also marks the launch of CEO, founder and chief patient advocate, Teresa Dreher’s book, Patient Advocacy Matters: The Ultimate “How-to” Guide to Protect Your Health, Your Rights, Your Life And Your Loved Ones in Today’s Era of Modern Healthcare. “I’m excited and proud to celebrate this milestone with my colleagues,” says Dreher. “We look forward to developing our business and working harder to move the conversation forward about patient’s rights. This story-driven collection that is rich with practical tips and information will help health care recipients avoid calamities, such as how to develop a healthy relationship with their primary doctor; asking the right questions in reference to recommended treatment options; navigating the Affordable Care Act; and knowing the ins and outs of Medicare, the list goes on.”
NShore Patient Advocates, which was established in 2011, operates throughout the Chicago area and sets itself apart from others that also identify themselves as, “patient advocates” in the way that matters most¬--they are strictly and completely patient-care motivated. They are a group with highly-specialized clinical experience and training that serves to assist the patient’s needs at the highest level. NShore Patient Advocates prides itself on the personalized care, attention and protection they offer to their clients. Many refer to the NShore firm as, “being as good as having a nurse in the family.” As far as Dreher and her associates are concerned, “It doesn’t matter who writes the check, our goal is to protect the patient’s best interests, and only the patient.”
About Teresa (Teri) Dreher
With over 36 years of clinical experience in Critical Care nursing, home-based health care and expertise as a cardiovascular nurse clinician, Teri Dreher is well-acquainted with the complexities of the modern health care system. She has served as a nursing leader, mentor, educator and consistent patient advocate throughout her career in some of the leading hospitals across the country. Her passion for patient safety and her drive to keep the patient at the center of the American health care system led her to incorporate North Shore Patient Advocates in 2011 (Dba NShore Patient Advocates), serving clients throughout the northern suburbs of Chicago. She is also an inspirational speaker, writer and private patient advocate who helps young and old alike navigate personal health challenges successfully, while saving lives, financial resources and time. She specializes in complex multisystem health management, positive collaboration and provision of premium health referrals.
Dreher is a member of the National Association of Professional Health Advocacy Consultants, Association of Professional Health Advocates, and the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association. She frequently speaks to consumers on topics related to health care safety, self-advocacy and the growing challenges of senior orphans in America.
To learn more about Teri Dreher and her patient advocacy firm, visit http://www.nshoreRN.com. Email them at: info@northshoreRN.com, or call 312-788-2640 for assistance in advocating for yourself or your loved one.