For Patients
HelpfulMD is my mission to empower people with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate healthcare confidently, to advocate for themselves and their loved ones, and to enable them to make informed decisions regardless of where you live.
How HelpfulMD helps you
- Free to use — HelpfulMD is a free public platform for patients. Enroll on app with an email and zip code only
- Navigational tool allows you to search providers by specialty, specifics and location
- Ability to self-navigate pharmaceutical resources and forms that enables self-awareness, knowledge, and access
- Get supporting information for specific and rare diseases and find the specific providers who specialize in them
- Locate enrolling clinical trial locations, in-office specials and offers by provider or zip code.
Non-profit grant assistance available
Grants from the 501(c)(3) non-profit Michelle's Helping Hand can help cover the cost of a HelpfulMD provider visit or a prescribed medication. Applications open after launch in 2027 .