What's a Patient Navigator?

Patient navigators educate and assist United States citizens in enrolling into health benefit plans stipulated in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Patient navigators are also called "insurance navigators" or "in-person assisters" who have defined roles under the ACA.

What is the role of a patient navigator?

Patient Navigators are committed to removing the client's barriers to care by identifying critical resources for clients, helping them navigate through health care services and systems, and promoting client health.

How do you become a patient navigator?

You do not need special training to become a patient navigator. Many patient navigators have little or no college. Some patient navigators are nurses or social workers with a college degree or master's degree. Check with hospitals and clinics in your area to see what education and experience they require.