Managing Medical Bills Webinar

The Life Raft Group partnered with Triage Cancer to present Managing Medical Bills for GIST patients and caregivers on June 29th, 2022 from 12pm-1pm EST. During this virtual presentation, Melissa Salamon of Triage Cancer provided valuable information on how to mitigate the financial impact of a cancer diagnosis across the continuum of care.

About our Presenter:

Melissa Salamon, Triage CancerMelissa Salamon
Triage Cancer

Melissa is a Staff Attorney at Triage Cancer, where she provides education on the legal and financial issues that may occur after a cancer diagnosis. Prior to joining Triage Cancer, Melissa ran the Health Law Partnerships at the Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio. Before law school, Melissa served as an Urban Youth Development volunteer with the U.S. Peace Corps in Paraguay where she became fluent in Spanish. She also worked as a Case Manager in the foster care system in Hillsborough County, Florida.

Melissa attended the Ohio State University where she graduated with a J.D./M.A. dual degree from the Moritz College of Law and John Glenn School of Public Affairs. She graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Sociology and Anthropology from Tulane University. She is a member of the Ohio bar.

Other Resources for Financial Needs and Patient Needs:

https://liferaftgroup.org/financial-aid/

https://liferaftgroup.org/generics-patient-assistance-programs/

Thank you to our 2022 LRG webinar sponsors:

Webinar sponsors 2022