Patient Advocate

Community Hospital offers a patient advocate that can help with these issues:

• Works with patients with complex billing issues
• Works with patients to identify state and federal financial assistance programs
• Assists patients in completing applications for financial assistance
• Works with patients on a personalized repayment plan if they do not qualify for assistance programs
• Is the liaison between the patient and the doctor's office to assist in understanding the hospital's billing process
• Works to improve communication between patients and the hospital by participating in educational events in the community

For more information or assistance, please contact the patient advocate at (831) 658-3900.