Patient advocates: People who help you navigate the complex world of healthcare

Amanda Millman, business owner at One Sylvester Comprehensive Care Center in Plantation on Friday, March 27, 2026. The complex health care system has given rise to independent businesses that will help you choose doctors, find specialists, break long wait times, get doctors to talk to each other and manage all the bills. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Amanda Millman knows who to call when someone receives a breast cancer diagnosis and needs an appointment as soon as possible. He also knows how to navigate long wait times to see a specialist or how to get prior authorization for surgery. A year ago, Melman combined her hospitality background with her medical experience to … Read more

How to navigate the maze of drug discounts to get the best price

Patients go to Mazdaj to find their medicine at a reasonable price.

When Trump launched in February, it joined a group of websites that claimed to have deals on prescription drugs. Despite the hype, many of Trump’s Rx drugs include brand-name drugs that patients can find cheaper elsewhere — as generics. For example, Protonix for heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease is available at Trump Rx for $200. … Read more