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.