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Navigate Healthcare With Confidence

Inspire Patient Advocates offers dedicated healthcare advocacy services for adults and children throughout Ohio, ensuring that each patient's custom made care plan is tailored to their specific needs and goals. Our compassionate team is committed to respecting and executing the goals of care set by the client, while providing education and community resources for patients and families, and empowering our clients throughout their healthcare journey.

Our Founder

Welcome to Inspire Patient Advocates! My name is Leah Kennedy, President and Founder, and I am passionate about empowering patients and their families by assisting them in creating a comprehensive strategic approach to healthcare decision making. Throughout my time in healthcare, I have noticed patients and their families struggle to navigate the available healthcare services and resources, insurance determinations, medications, tests, and prepare for the next steps in their healthcare journey.
 

That is why Inspire Patient Advocates was founded.
 

With over 13 years working within the healthcare ecosystem, I aim to share my knowledge to help you navigate the complexities of the healthcare system and put you in the driver's seat of your care. Together, we can work towards regaining control of your healthcare journey and achieving better health outcomes for you or your loved ones.

Education and Experience

2012-2019

Physical Therapist Assistant

I began my career at the Cleveland Clinic, treating medically complex patient on the heart and lung transplant floor as well as in the cardiovascular ICU. During this time, I also broadened my expertise to encompass vascular, neurological, and orthopedic diagnoses. Subsequently, I advanced to the role of Director of Rehabilitation in skilled nursing facilities, where I managed rehabilitation services. Additionally, I treated complex neurological diagnoses such as spinal cord and brain injuries while serving as a Certified Clinical Instructor, Rehabilitation Nurse Preceptor, and maintaining a seat on the Research Council board at Aultman Hospital in Canton Ohio.

2019-2026

Since 2019, I have worked on the sales and business development side of healthcare. Including, complex rehabilitation technology such as custom manual and power wheelchairs for Numotion, as a clinical liaison for Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospitals, as Director of Business Development in home health and, most recently, as a care consultant for hospice. These experiences have made me skilled at managing the insurance denial process and at managing roadblocks to care that many patients experience during challenging health related episodes. In my spare time, I am a member-at-large on the board for the Brain Injury Association of Ohio. 

2026

Board Certified Patient Advocate - 
In Process

Board Certified Patient Advocate Certification through the Patient Advocate Certification Board. Anticipated completion date of fall 2026.

Speak To An Advocate

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Inspire Patient Advocates
Leah Kennedy, Founder and President
inspirepatientadvocates@gmail.com

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