28 | Empowering Patients: Sarah Lemert PA, DMSc on Advocacy, Communication & Navigating Healthcare

In this episode, we sit down with Sara Lemert, a surgical physician associate turned patient advocate, to discuss the power of patient advocacy in today’s complex healthcare system. Frustrated by the challenges patients face in accessing clear information and support, Dr. Lemert founded her own patient advocacy business to:✅ help individuals navigate their medical journeys with confidence.She shares how ✅ effective communication, emotional support, and patient education can significantly improve health outcomes. We dive into the ✅ realities of healthcare, discharge planning, and healthcare navigation, as well as the ✅ challenges providers face in balancing patient care with administrative burdens.Dr. Lemert also opens up about her transition from clinical practice to business ownership, highlighting the learning curves of entrepreneurship, the importance of mentorship, and why she believes empowered patients make for better healthcare experiences.Whether you’re a patient, provider, or aspiring entrepreneur in healthcare, this episode will inspire you to rethink the role of advocacy, communication, and empowerment in patient care.🎧 Tune in now!Dr. Sara Lemert, a dedicated patient advocate and healthcare advisor with over a decade of experience as a surgical Physician Associate. Sara founded Platinum Patient Advocates to help individuals and families navigate the often overwhelming healthcare system, especially during major medical events like cardiac surgery. With a background in medicine from USC Keck School of Medicine and a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration from the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Lemert combine medical expertise with a compassionate, patient-centered approach. Sara’s goal is to ensure that patients feel informed, empowered, and supported every step of the way.Connect with Sara: www.platinumpatientadvocates.com Instagram: @platinumpatientadvocatesConnect with Johanna: FREE GUIDE:If you’re a provider seeking fulfillment in your career and life, I’ve got something special for you. Download our FREE guide on 'How to Be a Fulfilled Provider' – it’s packed with tips and insights to help you thrive while balancing the many hats you wear.I created this Guide as I learned about burn out and what I wanted out of my own career and profession. This guide will help you:- Identify the habits and thought patterns keeping you stagnant.-Reignite your zeal and find inspiration in your work.-Learn actionable strategies to rethink stress and prevent it from spilling into your home life.- Begin the journey toward becoming a more fulfilled, impactful, and balanced provider.Don’t settle for burnout or dissatisfaction—discover how to take charge of your life and career. Get your Free Guide today and start your transformation!📥 Download for Free HERE —> ⁠https://www.johannamoses.com/product-page/the-fulfilled-provider-guide⁠BOOKS:And for all the parents out there dreaming big while raising little ones, check out Little Evie's Big Dreams children’s book series, available now on Amazon. These heartwarming stories inspire kids to chase their dreams—just like you’re chasing yours.1. Little Evie’s Big Dreams: The Painter; Sharing Joy & Kindness: ⁠https://amzn.to/47rZRLZ⁠2. Little Evie’s Big Dreams: The Kuku Bike Repair Shop; Sharing Ideas & Working Together: ⁠https://a.co/d/07Nrj52g⁠Follow us on Social Media: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannamoses/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/medicine_motherhood_missions/⁠www.johannamoses.com