The Health Care Reform Imperative for the Asian American Community
For months, we have heard about health care reform—the truths and the many myths. With this information overload, it's easy to get lost in all the lingo of "co-ops," "triggers," "Cadillac plans," etc. and certainly tempting to turn away from the vitriol of these debates. As a community that faces incredible challenges in getting quality health care, we do not have the luxury of staying out of this debate.
Asian Americans and Health Care Reform Fact Sheet
Health disparities persist in the Asian American community without any regard to the "model minority" myth that persuades people, inside and outside of the community, otherwise. Issues of language, culture, affordability, and restrictions on legal immigrants impose major barriers to effective health care for the Asian American community.
