Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2012

Publication Title

Howard Law Journal

Keywords

health care, patient protection and affordable care act, ppaca, minorities, equity, disparity, disparities, obamacare

Abstract

This Article analyzes how PPACA constitutes framework legislation that complies with global health law norms protecting a right to health in its approach to the reduction of health care disparities for racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. Part I identifies the global health laws that impose a duty on the United States to eliminate health disparities for people of color. Part II analyzes the legislative framework that PPACA creates to protect the right to health and eliminate health care disparities. Finally, Part III concludes with my recommendations on future efforts to reduce and eliminate health care disparities for people of color in the United States.

Comments

Eighth Annual: Wiley A. Branton/Howard Law Journal Symposium: Health Care Reform and Vulnerable Communities: Can We Afford It - Can We Afford to Live without It.

Volume

55

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