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Wendy E Parmet1, Lorianne Sainsbury-Wong1, Maya Prabhu1
1Wendy E. Parmet, J.D., is the Matthews University Professor of Law and Professor of Public Policy & Urban Affairs at Northeastern University. Lorianne M. Sainsbury-Wong, J.D., is the Litigation Director and Compliance Attorney at Health Law Advocates. Maya Prabhu, M.D., LL.B., is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine.
Abstract:
Immigration poses numerous challenges for health professionals and public health lawyers. This article reviews these challenges. We begin by offering some background on immigration and health and then explain some of the reasons why immigrants are less likely than natives to have health insurance. Next we turn to a discussion of some of the particular challenges relating to the health care of refugees. We conclude by analyzing and rejecting some of the arguments that are made for discriminating against immigrants with respect to the provision of public health benefits and services.
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