Healthcare Advocacy Partners

Healthcare Advocacy Partners Healthcare Advocacy Partners helps patients and their families navigate the medical maze and make informed health care decisions that work for them.

A board certified physician, Sima Kahn has always been a passionate advocate for her patients and founded Healthcare Advocacy Partners in 2009 to fill a critical gap in the healthcare system. After almost 25 years of Obstetrics and Gynecology practice, Sima’s breadth of clinical experience has given her a deep understanding of the complexities of the medical system and the overwhelming confusion p

atients often feel when faced with significant health situations. Her strong abilities to help patients navigate these situations and to help them develop personalized treatment plans are some of the many reasons Sima consistently received high patient-satisfaction ratings while in clinical practice.

The newsletters from my colleague always have a lot of excellent information!
08/18/2026

The newsletters from my colleague always have a lot of excellent information!

April 2026

Sad state of affairs
08/18/2026

Sad state of affairs

Despite higher healthcare spending, America’s health outcomes are not any better than those in other developed countries.

Good news for those of us with food allergies.
08/17/2026

Good news for those of us with food allergies.

The FDA approved a new medication for the reduction of allergic reactions that may occur with accidental exposure to one or more foods.

This is a good article by a long time colleague
08/16/2026

This is a good article by a long time colleague

Learn why you may face undiagnosed symptoms and how to advocate for yourself to get closer to a diagnosis and appropriate care.

Good info from one of my colleagues
08/12/2026

Good info from one of my colleagues

This is such a good point from one of my colleagues!
08/04/2026

This is such a good point from one of my colleagues!

We are still smack-dab in the middle of the HOT summer ♨, and it makes me envious of the snowbirds who have the opportunity to live in two places or travel to escape the heat. Which makes me wonder, are they fully prepared?

https://healthassistcorp.com/navigating-the-unique-challenges-of-aging-solo/
07/30/2026

https://healthassistcorp.com/navigating-the-unique-challenges-of-aging-solo/

“Solo Agers” is a relatively new term, one that replaces the much less appealing “elder orphans” label that was in use previously. In short, it refers to those who are growing older without close family support.  There are many nuances, but generally, solo agers don’t have a live-in part...

Its still early for this in Washington State but its interesting.
07/13/2026

Its still early for this in Washington State but its interesting.

Washington state has launched the first program to help cover home care and other supports. Several other states are paying attention.

Dianne Savastano attended this year’s Massachusetts Healthcare Advocate (MAHCA) Symposium and listened to Simon Talbot M...
07/07/2026

Dianne Savastano attended this year’s Massachusetts Healthcare Advocate (MAHCA) Symposium and listened to Simon Talbot MD describe the difference between moral injury and burnout in healthcare. It had such an impact on her she shares what she learned in this issue of the Health Assist Newsletter. She also provides some helpful tips on how to navigate the healthcare system:

The idea for Healthassist came to me following numerous conversations with individuals who, once they learned I had practiced as a nurse, proceeded to share their “tales of woe” about the healthcare system and the healthcare professionals with whom they interacted.  I always felt sad about th...

If you’re heading to the emergency room or hospital, bring more than your insurance card and optimism. This month, Dr. G...
07/02/2026

If you’re heading to the emergency room or hospital, bring more than your insurance card and optimism. This month, Dr. Gerda Maissel shares the surprisingly important items that can make a long ER visit or unexpected hospital admission far more manageable, for both patients and their loved ones. Read the full issue of "The Foglight" here:

June 2026

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