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“So, Sue Me:” Medical Professionals Should Support Title VI Civil Rights Law Improvements as Part of their Anti-racism Work

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  • The author argues that health care professionals can contribute to anti-racism efforts by learning about the shortcomings of Title VI and supporting legislative changes that would hold health care organizations accountable for discrimination

  • Advocating for legislation that meets the standards of other civil rights laws to hold the healthcare industry legally responsible for discrimination should be part of medical professionals’ anti-racism work

  • It did not ensure a right to health care and it does not guarantee a right to health, healthcare access is an important element of a healthy life and broadening the reach of health insurance is a worthy goal

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“So Sue Me”: Medical Professionals Should Support Strengthening Title VI Anti-Discrimination Laws The author argues that health care professionals can contribute to anti-racism efforts by learning about the shortcomings of Title VI and supporting legislative changes that would hold health care organizations accountable for discrimination.

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