Ashley Allen, NP

With a unique blend of clinical and business expertise, she brings deep insight to topics at the intersection of medicine, aging, and care innovation. Ashley writes from the frontlines of adult and geriatric care, offering readers clear, trustworthy guidance on navigating complex health conditions, advanced care planning, and evolving models of healthcare delivery.

Experience

Ashley’s path into medicine began with a calling to care for older adults—those often facing chronic, life-limiting illnesses and in need of a comprehensive, compassionate approach. She built her foundation in hospital and urgent care settings before transitioning into oncology, hospice, and palliative medicine. These experiences sharpened her ability to manage not just symptoms, but the emotional and logistical complexities that patients and families face when dealing with serious illness.

Over the years, Ashley became a leader in home-based and virtual care delivery. She worked with interdisciplinary teams to design and implement care plans that allowed patients to remain in their homes while receiving high-quality, medically necessary services. Her work often focused on reducing hospitalizations, improving communication around goals of care, and ensuring patients had the support needed to age with dignity.

Her career also reflects a commitment to systems thinking. Wanting to bridge the gap between clinical care and healthcare strategy, Ashley pursued an MBA at Cornell University. Now, she helps healthcare organizations rethink delivery models, especially those serving high-need, high-cost populations, by combining frontline clinical insights with data-driven decision-making.

As a writer for General Medicine, Ashley draws on this diverse experience to craft practical, evidence-informed articles that resonate with both patients and caregivers. Whether she’s breaking down the nuances of care options or explaining what to expect from telehealth appointments, her writing reflects a deep respect for her readers' need for clarity, compassion, and actionable information.

Education

• Master of Business Administration, Cornell University
• Master of Science in Nursing, University of Virginia
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Old Dominion University – Magna Cum Laude