Improving Health Outcomes in Vulnerable Populations: The Medical-Legal Partnership-Colorado's Experience

Journal Article
Written By NCMLP

Description

This study evaluated the impact on health outcomes and health care utilization of a medical-legal partnership (MLP) housed in a large federally qualified health center in Colorado (MLP-CO). Clients screened for I-HELP™ needs were surveyed at baseline and six months post-enrollment. Overall, 61.4% attributed great/moderate improvements in their health care experience to the MLP-CO. Statistically significant improvements were noted for days with poor physical/mental health and feelings of stress/worry. There was a reduction in emergency department visits, hospitalization days, and missed appointments, but only the latter was statistically significant. The findings were published in the Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved.

 

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Authors

  • Angela Sauaia

  • Gabriela Santos

  • Marc Scanlon

  • Tillman Farley

  • Patricia Dean

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