Everyone’s heard of the health care crisis. But it wasn’t until her daughter began experiencing seizures at age 19 that Ruthann Russo fully knew what that meant — despite years of experience as a recognized health care expert. Struggling to navigate confusing health care options, she emerged with a greater understanding — and a 7-step plan to help your listeners get the best possible care!

Saying that it’s important for everyone to create their own health care vision, she’ll reveal:
• The top ten resources for the uninsured or underinsured— and how to fight
rejected claims.

• Why it’s important to obtain (and understand) your own medical records.

• How to use the Internet to shop for quality doctors.

• The truth about medical ethics, second opinions and alternative medicine.

• How life problems became medical problems.

• What Britney Spears’ and George Clooney’s recent hospital stays reveal about medical privacy laws.

CREDENTIALS: Ruthann Russo, Ph.D., JD, MPH, RHIT, is an expert in health information management and policy. With more than 20 years of experience working in and advising health care organizations, she has personally instructed over 3,000 physicians across the country. Designer of the revolutionary HealthMap™ program and the author of five books, including, 7 STEPS TO YOUR BEST POSSIBLE HEALTHCARE: The Essential Guide for Crafting Your Personal Healthcare Plan. Dr. Russo is also a partner in the law firm of Russo & Russo and serves as a managing director with Navigant Consulting.

AVAILABILITY: Philadelphia, New York, nationwide by arrangement and via telephone
CONTACT: Dr. Ruthann Russo, (610) 882-2200 (PA); rarusso@djiber.com, www.7StepsHealth.com