PHA was formed to address some of the challenges of the current healthcare system, including fragmented care, time constraints, over-reliance on diagnostic or therapeutic procedures and ultimately, a shift in focus away from the patient and to the finances of healthcare. The founders of PHA believe that through independent health advocacy they will be able to address these challenges, and to assist physicians in delivering comprehensive and appropriate healthcare.

While other medical advocacy programs generally use nurses and physician assistants to deliver their services, PHA uses experienced physicians as your advocate.

No. PHA Physician Advocates do not assume the role of your primary care physician. Our Physician Advocates do not provide direct medical services to you. Rather, they serve as your advisor for healthcare issues and as an educational resource.

Yes. For many medical issues newer medications are not necessarily better than the older, generic medications that have had a long track record of success. PHA provides education about alternative, evidence-based medication options that may be able to save money and arms you with questions that will help you and your own physician to determine your optimal regimen.