This report examines the role of medical-legal partnerships (MLPs) as catalysts for improving the overall health of low-income and vulnerable patients by addressing their legal needs. Given their comprehensive approach to health care and high proportion of low-income patients, health centers could serve as an excellent entry point for low-income populations to legal services. MLPs can also benefit the viability of the centers.
The report was authored by Peter Shin, Emily Jones, Fraser Rothenberg, Joel Teitelbaum, Lee Repasch and Sara Rosenbaum.