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.

Hiring a caregiver can be complicated and get expensive quickly. When you’re considering care for yourself or a loved on...
06/11/2026

Hiring a caregiver can be complicated and get expensive quickly. When you’re considering care for yourself or a loved one, review some of the options and concerns outlined in this article to help prepare for that choice:

May 2026

Linda didn’t want to live with advanced dementia but never documented her wishes—so why was she kept alive when that was...
06/08/2026

Linda didn’t want to live with advanced dementia but never documented her wishes—so why was she kept alive when that wasn’t what she wanted?

Although Linda Lawson had expressed her preference not to live with advanced dementia, she hadn’t formalized those wishes in a written advance directive.

What should actually be in your medicine cabinet? Click the link to see if you have a complete and safe medicine cabinet...
06/04/2026

What should actually be in your medicine cabinet? Click the link to see if you have a complete and safe medicine cabinet, because more doesn't always mean better.

In fact, I see the opposite all the time— expired medications, duplicate products, risky combinations, and things being used “just in case.”

"Retiree Medical Benefits are employer-sponsored health plans offered to eligible employees after they leave the workfor...
06/01/2026

"Retiree Medical Benefits are employer-sponsored health plans offered to eligible employees after they leave the workforce. They are designed to help cover healthcare costs in retirement and function differently depending on age" -Linda Braun

Lately, more and more clients are coming to us as they navigate employer-sponsored medical benefits, either through their own career or that of a spouse. On the surface, it may sound like a straightforward win. But in the world of retiree medical benefits, no two clients are alike. Each brings dif...

Getting a good night's sleep is one of the more important habits to have, but as we get older, our sleep patterns and ha...
05/28/2026

Getting a good night's sleep is one of the more important habits to have, but as we get older, our sleep patterns and habits change. Are your pattern changes normal or are there some underlying issues that may need addressed?

Some of this is normal. But persistent insomnia, daytime exhaustion, new confusion, or frequent nighttime waking deserves a closer look.

Dianne Savastano writes about the importance of healthcare advisors who focus on not only the clinical side, but other t...
05/25/2026

Dianne Savastano writes about the importance of healthcare advisors who focus on not only the clinical side, but other types of advisors, such as insurance advisors, focus on their own type of healthcare help and advice.

Among our Healthassist team members, we have healthcare advisors focused on the clinical side of the business and insurance advisors focused on that aspect of healthcare delivery.  Of course, these two areas are very much intertwined. Still, I often find in our weekly, all-team meetings that t...

Advance Directives: A gift, Not a DocumentCheck out this article about advance directives and why they are a gift to eve...
05/21/2026

Advance Directives: A gift, Not a Document
Check out this article about advance directives and why they are a gift to everyone involved with your medical care.

Without the proper documents in place, doctors may not be able to share information. Hospitals may not know who should make decisions. Families are left trying to guess what you would want.

Did you know that a lot of caregivers to adult family are over the age of 50, themselves? A sizeable portion on them don...
04/21/2026

Did you know that a lot of caregivers to adult family are over the age of 50, themselves? A sizeable portion on them don't feel they have the support they need. Here are ways we can show support and find programs to help these caregivers care for their loved ones.

1 in 3 people over 50 act as caregivers to adult family members or friends, but a sizable percentage don't feel like they have the support they need, or don't know about or use programs like adult day care or respite care that could help them.

Medicare patients get virtual access to diabetes prevention!This move that was included in the federal budget deal gets ...
04/17/2026

Medicare patients get virtual access to diabetes prevention!
This move that was included in the federal budget deal gets rid of barriers to one's lifestyle and could change programs for older-adult patients, half of whom have prediabetes.

Move included in federal budget deal gets rid of barriers to lifestyle-change programs for older-adult patients, half of whom have prediabetes.

Did you know there is a Geriatrician shortage? There are not enough Geriatricians (Doctors and nurse practitioners train...
04/14/2026

Did you know there is a Geriatrician shortage? There are not enough Geriatricians (Doctors and nurse practitioners trained in geriatrics) to take care of and monitor all of the aging people in the world as humans live longer and longer. Here is an article about how older adults can still get the care they need.

A few simple strategies can help older adults convey their needs to their health care provider.

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