Fund Medical-Legal Partnerships at local hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC). Research shows social and economic factors contribute to 80% of a person’s health outcomes. Through our Medical Legal Partnerships with three local hospitals, Legal Aid helps people resolve issues that can have a major impact on their health and well-being. Legal Aid attorneys regularly work on-site at clinic locations to provide services when and where people are experiencing times of crisis.
Transformative Idea:
- Fund Medical-Legal Partnerships at local hospitals and FQHC
Rationale:
- Doctors and attorneys working together can address legal issues that impact health. Solving issues related to the social determinates of health improves overall community health. Read more at this link.
Estimated Cost:
- $1 - $2 million annually per health care institution, depending on size and population of patients with low incomes.
Source of Funds:
- State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (FRF) from the American Rescue Plan Act
- Family Violence and Prevention Services Act
- (FVPSA)
- Public Health Workforce and Community Health
- Centers
- Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant (SABG)
- Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG). Full details at this link.