Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Article: Rural MLP showed 319% return on hospital’s investment

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

Article: The impact of MLP services on patients with sickle cell disease

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 11, 2010

Article: Study shows improved patient well-being, access to food and income supports after MLP services

A 36-month study of pediatric patients receiving medical-legal partnership services showed that two-thirds of respondents reported improved child health and well-being due to increased awareness and use of free legal services and increased access to food and income supports....Read More

Monday, May 1, 2006

Article: Legal services as a component of cancer care

This article describes a medical-legal partnership that integrated legal interventions into cancer care. Patients reported stress reduction, positive effects on family and financial situations, and improved adherence to medical treatment....Read More