Emory Hosts Colloquium on Healthcare Disparities for Immigrants

Tiffany Joseph to discuss her book "Not All In" examining exclusion in Massachusetts' healthcare system

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:00pm

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A minimalist neon outline of a stethoscope and medical cross symbol, glowing in vibrant colors against a dark background, conceptually representing the systemic challenges in healthcare access for marginalized groups.An artistic rendering of the healthcare system's exclusionary barriers for immigrant communities, despite policy progress.Boston Today

Emory University is hosting a colloquium featuring Tiffany D. Joseph, author of the book "Not All In", which explores how race, ethnicity, and legal status impact access to healthcare coverage and services for immigrant communities in Massachusetts, even as the state has made progressive strides in healthcare reform.

Why it matters

The colloquium aims to shed light on the systemic barriers and disparities that persist in healthcare access for marginalized immigrant groups, despite policy advances like the Affordable Care Act. Joseph's research provides a critical examination of how racialized legal status can profoundly impact individuals' ability to obtain necessary medical care.

The details

In "Not All In", Joseph analyzes nearly a decade of data on the experiences of Boston's Brazilian, Dominican, and Salvadoran immigrant communities, illustrating how their race, ethnicity, and immigration status determine their access to health coverage and care services. The book reveals a troubling paradox where policy progress at the state level does not translate to equitable healthcare access on the ground for these marginalized groups.

  • The colloquium is taking place on April 13, 2026 at Emory University.

The players

Tiffany D. Joseph

An author and professor who has conducted extensive research on healthcare disparities faced by immigrant communities in Massachusetts.

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What they’re saying

“Despite progressive policy strides in health care reform, immigrant communities continue to experience stark disparities across the United States.”

— Tiffany D. Joseph, Author

What’s next

The colloquium will be open to the public, and copies of Tiffany Joseph's book "Not All In" will be available for purchase and signing.

The takeaway

This event highlights the critical need to address systemic barriers and inequities in healthcare access, even in states that have made advancements in healthcare policy. Confronting these uncomfortable truths is essential to ensuring all communities, regardless of race, ethnicity, or immigration status, can obtain the medical care they need.