Managed Healthcare Executive May 21, 2024
Discrimination, fear and lack of knowledge are just a few of the obstacles they face when trying to access healthcare.
For many immigrants, the challenges do not stop after they arrive in the United States. A panel of experts moderated by Fernando Holguin, M.D., MPH, at the 2024 American Thoracic Society (ATS) conference in San Diego today discussed specific health issues in immigrant and undocumented populations, situations that increase vulnerability, the logistical issues by state and what can be done to fix them.
Access to mental health services is one of the most overlooked health issues for this population, according to Denisse Rojas Marquez, M.D., MPP, an emergency room resident physician at Boston Medical Center. She is also the co-founder...