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ResourcesHealth insurance matters and few talk about it in a simple, straightforward way. Enter: Health Lit Pro, a reliable resource here to help you take control of your health insurance journey.
HLP is a mission-driven educational endeavor determined to simplify the complicated world of health insurance. We aim to offer an entirely unbiased view into the world of healthcare— no murky associations with insurance providers here!
When founder Carmel Shields’ daughter turned 26, a qualifying life event for her, the pair searched the internet for unbiased, helpful next steps to navigate insurance, compare cost and quality, and find key questions a young adult should ask—only to find a confusing tangle of information.
With years of experience in health care, Carmel believes that young adults need better access to trusted sources of information—presented in a way that resonates with young adults. Selecting health insurance is usually an annual process, and selecting a health plan should be tailored to each individual’s changing needs.
The more you know, the more savvy you will be with your health
care dollars.
Get to know Carmel
2023 Fellow, Harvard University’s Advanced Leadership Initiative; HPM Executive Council Member, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Hiked Mount Katahdin and 110 miles of the Camino de Santiago
Lived in Australia and attended the University of Sydney School of Law
First job was working in a nursing home, making patients’ beds and serving lunch and dinner
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