Addressing Social Determinants of Health through a Medical-Legal Partnership

While patients with cancer face many physical and psychological challenges associated with their disease and/or treatment, their social, emotional, and legal needs can lead to ongoing health disparities and reduced quality of life if left unaddressed. Hear how a unique medical-legal partnership at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health System expands the clinical team to include lawyers who address the legal issues that affect patients' health and well-being. Learn how this 2022 ACCC Innovator Award winner redefined "comprehensive care" for patients and enabled the program's team lead to embrace her passion to consistently find joy in her day-to-day role. Guests: Allison L. Held, JDAssociate General Counsel & Director, Medical-Legal Partnership at VCU Health SystemVirginia Commonwealth University Health System, VCU Massey Cancer Center Resources: VCU's Medical-Legal Partnership Meets Oncology Patients' Needs 2022 ACCC Innovator Award Details ACCC 39th National Oncology Conference Comprehensive Cancer Care Services The Role of Community Partners in Serving AYA Patients ACCC Financial Advocacy Network This podcast is part of a special series on the 2022 ACCC Innovator Award winners. For a deeper dive into this content, visit ACCC's Innovator Award website.