I have had a brain tumor for one quarter of my life. I am the same person I was before but I am completely changed.

Is it possible I provided too much information for my medical team? Yes, but I believe it better to share everything and leave it to the professionals to weed out extraneous details.

The doctor’s job is to make sure I receive good care, not be my best friend.

If a person like me can have trouble navigating the complicated nuances of health insurance, prior authorizations and payment, then how can we expect people who don't come from "a place of privilege" to manage their health care?

The desire for a culture of transparency and openness does not just come from us “sick people.” This is what future consumers of healthcare expect—a group that will continue to grow as people are living longer with chronic conditions and serious illness.

What would you do, if you were offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that, if accepted, would force you to leave the stability and comfort of an ‘everyday job’ BUT – might also give you the opportunity to change the world?

Highly engaged and empowered patient seeks new Sacramento-area primary care physician within the Sutter Health or UC Davis network.

Changing health insurance can be scary, but especially for people with pre-existing conditions, and those who are medically complex and “expensive.”