Understood Care
Care advocates help you manage lupus by coordinating care, simplifying treatments, and navigating benefits so you can protect your health and daily life.
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Getting to a medical appointment might seem like a simple task, but for many people, transportation can be a barrier to receiving timely and consistent care. Whether you have limited mobility, no access to a vehicle, or simply need help understanding your options, Understood Care is here to help. Our advocates work with you to find and schedule transportation that meets your specific needs, making sure you feel supported, safe, and confident every step of the way.
A Critical Link in Your Care
Missing or delaying medical appointments can affect your health and interrupt your care plan. Our team understands how important it is to arrive on time and without added stress. That is why your advocate takes the time to understand your situation and explore all transportation options available to you. We consider distance, cost, mobility needs, and coverage to find a solution that works. This may include ride services, community-based programs, caregiver support, or specialized medical transport.
Finding the Right Fit
Not all transportation solutions are the same. Some people may need curb-to-curb assistance, while others require vehicles that are wheelchair accessible or the presence of a caregiver during travel. Your advocate helps identify the most appropriate option based on your needs and schedule. We also help you check what transportation may be covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or your insurance so you can avoid unexpected expenses.
Coordinating the Details
One of the most helpful things we do is take care of the logistics. This includes scheduling rides, confirming pickup times, and making sure any special instructions are communicated to the service provider. If your appointment changes, we will help reschedule transportation to match. Your advocate handles these tasks so you can stay focused on your care without the added burden of managing travel.
Supporting Independence and Routine
Reliable transportation does more than take you to your appointment. It helps you stay on track with your care, maintain independence, and reduce missed or rescheduled visits. Whether you need help getting to a one-time appointment or want to set up transportation for recurring care, we are here to make it easier and more dependable.
A Partner You Can Count On
With Understood Care, you are not managing transportation challenges on your own. Your advocate is here to listen, understand your concerns, and help you find a solution that works for your life. We know how to navigate the healthcare and transportation systems, and we are here to ensure you always have a safe and reliable way to get where you need to go.
Chronic kidney disease affects fluid balance, minerals, and blood pressure. We help you follow a plan tailored to your stage of CKD from stage 1 through stage 5 so you can slow progression, prevent complications, and feel more in control. Your advocate helps you understand eGFR trends and the urine albumin to creatinine ratio and what each result means for next steps.
We simplify referrals and authorizations, complete forms, track approvals, reduce medication costs, and review bills for accuracy so you pay less and avoid surprises.
We connect your primary care clinician, nephrologist, cardiologist, pharmacist, and dietitian. Your advocate schedules visits, sets reminders for labs such as potassium, hemoglobin, bicarbonate, calcium, and phosphorus, and arranges reliable rides.
If kidney failure is approaching, we explain choices and timelines. We support in center and home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis setup, fistula care, transplant evaluation and listing, records gathering, and communication with the dialysis unit or transplant center.
We help you use renal diet advice for sodium, potassium, phosphorus, protein, and fluids based on your labs and goals, with practical tips that fit your routines and culture.
CKD can bring fatigue and worry. We check in between visits, listen, and help you build a plan that fits your life. To talk with an advocate, call 646 396 0527 or book at https://app.understoodcare.com/
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We pair you with a dedicated care advocate who is the right fit for your needs. Working closely with trusted doctors, your advocate is by your side every step of the way making sure you get the care, answers, and support you deserve, when you need it most.