The Patient Institute
Rating: 5 stars 20 20 reviews 966
Address:
PO Box 781971 San Antonio TX 78278 USA
Mission:
Our goal is to empower patients and their caregivers to take charge of their health and to make well-informed medical decisions. We do this through free educational programs, the development of easily accessible navigation tools, research, and leadership initiatives.
Geographic areas served:
San Antonio, TX
Programs:
To continue to provide & update free educational programs on healthcare system navigation to the public.
to continue to provide, expand & update free practical tools to enable healthcare system navigation by the public using internet/electronic format and paper.
to provide free educational programs to pre-medical and pre-healthcare professional high school and college students to enable them to be more effective and compassionate caregivers.
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1 person found this review helpful
The Patient Institue provides 360 degrees of education and assistance in a healthcare environment that is complex. The diverse group of people who work with the Patient Institute can address a myriad of issues faced by those seeking care. Keep up the great work.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Seek more people to support the cause. The healthcare environment continues to grow in its complexity.
Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of advisors?
Likely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
1 person found this review helpful
The Patient Institute empowers patients and caregivers to navigate the healthcare system. Their free educational programs are very informative. I use their Preparing For Your Doctor's Appointment Form before seeing my doctors.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A lot
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2014
1 person found this review helpful
The Patient Institute helps members of the community navigate the complexities of the healthcare system with compassion and understanding. It educates and empowers people at all socioeconomic levels as everyone, no matter how wealthy or impoverished, has difficulties whenever they or their loved-ones become seriously ill.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
The Patient Institute helps patients learn about the healthcare system and thus gaining more control over what happens to them when the get ill. In addition, The Patient Institute also help train future healthcare leaders and physicians so they learn what's truly important, not just making money.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2014
1 person found this review helpful
The Patient Institute is all about the patient. Its mission is to empower patients and their caregivers to more successfully navigate the healthcare system. They also offer free educational programs to patients and caregivers on topics related to the healthcare system navigation throughout the Bexar County community.
1 person found this review helpful
Patient Institute not only helps patients better navigate the sometimes confusing routes to physician access and clarifies how to obtain insurance benefits to which insureds are entitled, but has now broadened its efforts to include physicians and medical students in the information sharing process. Patient Institute continues to intensify its outreach programs through the development of innovative
communications tools to expand the number of patients and physicians who receive the information
it provides.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
increase a limited funding base so grant writing efforts could be expanded
Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Likely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Some
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2014
1 person found this review helpful
The mission of the Patient Institute is to empower patients and their caregivers to navigate the health care system. This is critically important, particularly given the changes currently happening with regard to health care reform.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Expand it!
How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Very Well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A lot
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
1 person found this review helpful
I have the privilege of being appointed to the Advisory Board of the Patient Institute in San Antonio, TX. Over my 2 years of volunteering I have seen the Institute expand its valuable work to many areas in the community. The focus of the Institute is to educate the community, school children, college and university students and so forth about how to navigate through the complicated US health care system. They also provide education on health and wellness and many other topics that inform about keeping both physically and psychological well.
They have developed a course for pre - med and allied health students which covers topics such as business practices, finance, ethics, health and wellness and a raft of other topics which will assist these students to understand how to manage their lives in the health care arena.
The principles of the Patient Institute are kind and caring and very focused on improving the knowledge base of those they present to. This is always done in a in a very understanding and positive manner.
It is a pleasure to be associated with the Patient Institute.
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The Patient Institute has business practices and is progressing well.
Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Some
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
1 person found this review helpful
The Patient Institute is different in that it aims to empower not only the patient, but the patients support group, creating a community of care and education. The Patient Institute is not only educating the community about healthcare, but it is redefining the healthcare culture by emphasizing the agency and importance of the patient. The patient comes first, and health should never be considered a commodity. With The Patient Institute guiding and helping to educate patients, we can become a healthy and empowered community.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
1 person found this review helpful
The Patient Institute educates and empowers not just the patient but all those that are effected by the patient and his or her life. The "PI" helps and guides family members, health professional and their community as a whole. The issues the Patient Institute are addressing today will hopefully make a better tomorrow for all of us.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
1 person found this review helpful
The mission is worthy and very timely with the advent of so many options, rules and procedures in seeking medical care. As a board member, I am witnessing first hand the dynamic qualities and efficiency of the executive officers and staff of the Patient Institute, and most important, I am witnessing the results of this non-profit. The Patient Institute is directly helping people navigate the health care system!!!!! I am proud to serve for the Patient Institute.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
