No patient wants to hear from Dr. Rosanne Popp if they don’t show up to an appointment. That’s the level of accountability she holds patients to and because she does, thousands of uninsured women have benefitted from breast health services.  During this episode, Dorothy dives deep into their longtime partnership, as well as the misconceptions of the uninsured and why it’s important to hold patients accountable. Dr. Popp is also speaks on her experience as a nun and why she calls herself “the home missionary.” Help us share the mission of The Rose by subscribing to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on your favorite podcast platform, and by sharing with your family and friends.  Please consider supporting us at therose.org. Your donation could help save the life of an uninsured woman.  Key questions answered 1.) Why is it crucial to provide accessible healthcare to the uninsured population? 2.) What plays the biggest role in misconceptions about the uninsured? 3.) How do patient navigators play a vital role in guiding patients through the healthcare system? 4.) How are partnerships and support from donors essential to helping provide comprehensive services? Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Background in Healthcare 01:22 Partnership with The Rose 02:43 Profile of Christus St. Mary's Clinic 03:12 Serving the Uninsured 04:03 Misconceptions about the Uninsured 05:23 Prioritizing Health 06:51 Importance of Accessible Healthcare 07:16 Patient Accountability 08:14 Patient Follow-up and No-shows 09:41 The Role of Patient Navigators 10:34 Diagnosing Stage Four Breast Cancer 11:27 Importance of Timely Appointments 12:48 Being a Sister and a Doctor 13:41 Favorite Missionary Outing 14:39 Three Things to Tell Spanish-speaking Population 15:33 Taking Care of Yourself 16:32 Barriers for Working Women 17:31 Healthcare Access in Texas 18:49 Challenges with Insurance Programs 19:45 Helping Patients with Abnormal Mammograms 20:36 Importance of Patient Navigators 21:31 Diagnosing and Treating Uninsured Patients 23:20 Importance of Patient Assistance 24:46 The Role of Navigators in Patient Education 25:43 The Importance of Patient Navigation 26:36 The Need for Patient Navigators 27:58 The Value of Patient Navigators 29:28 Helping Patients Access Resources 30:37 The Importance of Partnerships 31:27 Spreading the Word 32:44 The Role of DonorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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