The Endometriosis Alliance of Massachusetts

12/06/2026

Yesterday, T.E.A.M.’s very own Alena Curry and Pamela Bove had the incredible opportunity to present to and educate the Nurse Practitioner Graduate Program at Northeastern University about endometriosis.

We are deeply grateful to Jane Adams, DNP, for providing us with this valuable platform to raise awareness, share knowledge, and help prepare the next generation of healthcare providers to better recognize, understand, and care for those living with endometriosis.

Education is one of the most powerful tools we have to improve diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes. Together, we are creating change, one future provider at a time.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our mission of advocacy, education, and awareness.

04/06/2026

ACTION ALERT: Please email the Budget Conference Committee to ask them to include the Task Force in the final budget. Link in bio 💛 Just a few minutes can make a big difference!

12/05/2026

💛 Teaching Tuesdays Tip

Don’t be afraid to negotiate your medical bills — because many healthcare costs are negotiable.

Here’s why this matters:

If you receive a large invoice, you may be able to:
• Request a reduction in the total balance
• Ask for financial assistance programs
• Negotiate a lower self-pay rate
• Set up a monthly payment plan that works for your budget

Hospitals, surgical centers, and billing departments often have options available — but many patients don’t realize they can ask.

Before paying a large bill:
• Request an itemized invoice
• Review charges carefully
• Ask if there are discounts for paying a portion upfront
• Inquire about hardship or financial assistance programs
• Discuss payment plans with little or no interest

✨ Advocacy also means advocating for your financial well-being. Asking questions and negotiating can make medical care more manageable and less overwhelming.

This tip is part of our 10-week Teaching Tuesdays series where we’re sharing practical tools to help you better understand and navigate health insurance.

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03/05/2026

We appreciate that the reserves a table for non profit organizations like TEAM to share resources at their annual meeting. Our co-founder Kate was also a speaker and attendee!

17/04/2026

Calling all endo warriors 💛✨

As part of TEAM’s ongoing efforts to highlight the real and compounding impact of delayed endometriosis diagnoses, we’ve launched a patient experience survey 📊🩺

This survey aims to capture the journey from symptom onset to diagnosis—and the many barriers along the way ⏳💔

The findings will help update existing research and strengthen advocacy efforts for critical legislation here in Massachusetts 🏛️, including H.4612 and S.1564/S.1638—bills focused on improving diagnosis timelines, access to treatment, and insurance approvals ⚖️💡

If you have endometriosis—or know someone who does—please consider taking a few minutes to complete or share this survey 🫶📣 Your voice is powerful, and it plays a vital role in building a future with better care for all 💛🌱

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14/04/2026

💛 Teaching Tuesdays Tip

Once you receive a medical bill or invoice, review it carefully to make sure all services listed were actually provided.

Here’s why this matters:

Medical billing errors are more common than you might think. Reviewing your invoice can help you catch:
• Charges for services you didn’t receive
• Duplicate charges
• Incorrect billing codes
• Out-of-network charges you weren’t expecting

It’s also helpful to compare your bill with your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from your insurance company to ensure everything matches.

If something doesn’t look right, don’t hesitate to:
• Call the billing department for clarification
• Ask for an itemized bill
• Contact your insurance company

✨ A quick review can save you from paying more than you owe.

This tip is part of our 8-week Teaching Tuesdays series where we’re sharing practical tools to help you better understand and navigate health insurance.

Like, follow, share, and stay tuned for next Tuesday!

10/04/2026

Today our TEAM members were the honored guests at a class of the Northeastern Women’s Health program of the Graduate Nurse Practitioners Program 💛 Dr. Kip Mackenzie, Pamela Bove and Kate LeBlanc spoke about and , then showed . We could tell the students were so informed and impacted! 💛

08/04/2026

💛 Teaching Tuesdays Tip

Ask your insurance company to provide a written letter outlining what is — and isn’t — covered.

Here’s why this matters:

Verbal information over the phone isn’t always enough. Having documentation in writing can help protect you if there are billing issues, unexpected charges, or coverage disputes later on.

This letter (often called a coverage determination or pre-authorization summary) can clarify:
• What services and procedures are covered
• What costs you’re responsible for (deductible, copays, coinsurance)
• Any limitations or exclusions in your plan
• Whether prior authorization is required

If something doesn’t match what you were told later, you’ll have documentation to support an appeal or dispute.

✨ When it comes to insurance, get it in writing whenever possible.

This tip is part of our 8-week Teaching Tuesdays series where we’re sharing practical tools to help you better understand and navigate health insurance.

Like, follow, share, and stay tuned for next Tuesday!

24/03/2026

We are looking for people with endometriosis to complete this confidential, online survey so we can have more current information about the experiences seeking diagnosis and care, as well as impacts on your life. This is so helpful, thank you! 💛

The purpose of this survey is to examine patient experiences and factors contributing to delays in the diagnosis of endometriosis. Some questions may cause emotional distress. Your responses to this survey are both confidential and anonymous. This means that while some questions may ask for personal...