Topic: How to Help a Loved One Get Good Medical Care 

Speaker: Gerda Maissel, MD, BCPA President & Founder, My MD Advisor 

Presentation:

As a private patient advocate, she helps people maximize their relationships with their doctors, hospitals, and rehabilitation facilities. She translates doctor speak, supports informed decision-making, and helps clients problem-solve through our opaque medical system. 

Speaker's bio:

Dr. Gerda Maissel is a private patient advocate and founder of My MD Advisor. She is both a board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician and a Board Certified Patient Advocate. After working as a physician and then a C-suite health system leader, she combined her clinical and business skills to start a new business that helps people dealing with complex medical problems.