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The Intersection of National Immigration and Healthcare Policy
Jeffrey Douaiher1, Douglas J Inciarte2, Edibaldo Silva2
1From the Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN (JD); and the Departments of Family Medicine (DJI) and Surgery (ES), University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE. jeffreydouaiher@gmail.com.
Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine : JABFM
|January 14, 2018
Summary
National immigration policy significantly impacts the healthcare workforce, potentially affecting primary care access for underserved populations. Understanding this link is crucial for maintaining healthcare services, especially in rural areas.
Area of Science:
- Health Policy
- Immigration Law
- Healthcare Workforce Analysis
Background:
- Immigration and healthcare policies are key federal government functions, often managed separately.
- The intersection of these policies can negatively impact medically underserved rural and urban populations.
- International medical graduates (IMGs) are vital to primary healthcare delivery in the US.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the connection between immigration policy and healthcare policy.
- To assess the impact of immigration policy on the supply and distribution of IMGs.
- To project the future role of IMGs in US primary healthcare by 2025.
Main Methods:
- Review of current data from the Association of American Colleges workforce report.
- Analysis of published literature on immigration and healthcare.
- Examination of contemporary immigration policy directives.
Main Results:
- Immigration policy significantly influences the number of IMGs available for healthcare.
- Current policies may alter the distribution of IMGs, particularly in underserved areas.
- IMGs are projected to provide a substantial portion of primary care by 2025.
Conclusions:
- Immigration and healthcare policies are interconnected and require integrated consideration.
- Unaddressed policy links could jeopardize healthcare access for vulnerable populations.
- Strategic policy alignment is necessary to ensure a stable healthcare workforce, especially in underserved communities.
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