WEBVTT 00:13.010 --> 00:14.843 Hey everyone , today we're gonna 00:14.843 --> 00:16.899 spotlight our resources available to 00:16.899 --> 00:18.732 you if you ever have concerns or 00:18.732 --> 00:20.510 questions about your healthcare 00:20.510 --> 00:22.788 experience , you're a patient advocate . 00:22.788 --> 00:25.010 Every military treatment facility has a 00:25.010 --> 00:27.066 patient advocate who is dedicated to 00:27.066 --> 00:29.232 making sure your voice is heard . They 00:29.232 --> 00:31.510 help resolve issues , clarify policies , 00:31.510 --> 00:33.343 and bridge communication between 00:33.343 --> 00:35.343 patients and staff . Whether it's a 00:35.343 --> 00:37.677 scheduling problem , a billing question , 00:37.677 --> 00:39.680 or just uncertainty about your care 00:39.680 --> 00:41.902 plan , your patient advocate is here to 00:41.902 --> 00:43.979 help . They can help you understand 00:43.979 --> 00:46.146 your entitlements and the patient bill 00:46.146 --> 00:48.090 of rights and responsibilities and 00:48.090 --> 00:50.035 clear up any questions or concerns 00:50.035 --> 00:52.035 surrounding your care . If you ever 00:52.035 --> 00:54.257 need assistance , contact staff at your 00:54.257 --> 00:56.479 clinic's front desk , and if they can't 00:56.479 --> 00:58.479 help , then please call or text the 00:58.479 --> 01:00.646 patient advocate . Contact information 01:00.646 --> 01:02.923 is always available at our MTF website . 01:02.923 --> 01:05.146 When you reach out , share what's going 01:05.146 --> 01:05.000 on , and what kind of outcome you're 01:05.000 --> 01:07.319 hoping for . They will work with you 01:07.319 --> 01:09.208 and your care team to find a fair 01:09.208 --> 01:11.097 solution . And remember , patient 01:11.097 --> 01:12.930 advocacy isn't just about fixing 01:12.930 --> 01:14.930 problems , it's making sure that we 01:14.930 --> 01:17.097 improve our communication and ensuring 01:17.097 --> 01:19.263 the best patient healthcare experience 01:19.263 --> 01:21.486 possible . And please don't hesitate to 01:21.486 --> 01:23.597 call or text your patient advocate at 01:23.597 --> 01:27.019 580-649-9530 . We are standing by to 01:27.019 --> 01:27.419 help you .