HOW TO BECOME YOUR OWN HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE... Sometimes, life happens and our health can become compromised. David Freshman has dealt with every subject in this book personally. Since he was a young man, David has endured many health issues, from testicular cancer to a heart transplant. It was on this journey; he saw firsthand what a patient has to deal with and learned to become his own patient advocate and medical billing watchdog. He shares this experience with you. David was working in the Healthcare Insurance industry as a medical claims adjudicator, claims trainer and auditor, and supervisor of an HMO claims department. Ultimately, he worked in data analysis and project management for a large health care company. It was in these positions that he reported ways to save money for employer groups, the insurance company and also help members understand how to save on their own medical and health care costs. David now shares his personal experience on the subjects in this book and speaks up about critical issues that affect all of us. This book offers his experience, strength and hope, to have the confidence to be brave, courageous and strong to help yourself and those you love, deal with today’s complex health care world. This book is designed to help develop skills in listening and communicating with providers--physicians, nurses, hospital staff and others.