Tuesday, May 8, 2012
A three-year study of a rural medical-legal partnership showed the hospital made a 319% return on its investment in MLP services by recovering dollars for clinical services that were previously unable to be reimbursed before the MLP helped patients become insured....Read More
Thursday, December 8, 2011
A medical-legal partnership at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta saw 76 children with sickle cell disease over a six-year period to assist with a range of legal issues. It was found that MLP services resulted in a range of social and financial benefits for families....Read More
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
This textbook, used by joint medical/law school courses across the country, includes discussions, best practices, and case examples for health and legal practitioners serving vulnerable populations....Read More
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
This article discusses how, by working together, doctors and lawyers have the best chance of keeping patients healthy by addressing the socio-environmental factors exacerbating poor health. The authors suggest that health care organizations may also benefit from increased reimbursements when more patients obtain appropriate supports and are approved for health insurance and public benefits....Read More