🎧 The Advocate Next Door: Episode 32: An Advocate for the Voiceless (Healthcare Law with Victoria Hamscho)

Victoria Hamscho, is an associate at K&L Gates and an advocate for the voiceless in the healthcare sector. Victoria shares her journey from growing up in Mexico to working in Washington, D.C. as a healthcare lobbyist. She describes her early interest in healthcare reform, her educational path through Columbia University, and her career in healthcare policy. Victoria discusses the importance of advocacy, the role of lobbying, and the complexities of the U.S. healthcare system. She emphasizes the value of asking questions, seeking mentorship, and helping others within the Hispanic community.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Welcoming

01:18 Background and Career Beginnings

02:42 Journey from Mexico to the U.S.

05:05 Healthcare Reform and Advocacy

12:35 The Role and Impact of Lobbying

23:11 Mentorship and Community Involvement

33:02 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Bio:

Victoria Hamscho is an associate in the Public Policy and Law practice, specializing in legislative and regulatory issues affecting large employers and the healthcare industry. She advises on matters like the Affordable Care Act, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, and the 340B Drug Pricing Program, engaging with key congressional committees and the Department of Health and Human Services. A leader in the Hispanic legal community, Victoria serves on the Board of Directors of the Hispanic Bar Association of DC and is active in the Hispanic National Bar Association. She holds a J.D. from NYU School of Law, where she co-led the Latinx Law Students Association, and an M.P.H. in Health Policy from Columbia University.

Links:

Firm Bio: https://www.klgates.com/victoria-k-hamscho

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-hamscho-b0ab1312/