Rerun: We need a liberal immigration policy to support health care reform

I went down to Copley Square, Boston yesterday to protest President Trump’s Executive Order on immigration. I’m very concerned about the direction the country is taking. Beyond that, I’m also saddened at the lack of appreciation for immigrants in building our economy and helping health care reform succeed. Below is a rerun of my blog post from 2011. Over the last decade, the United States has intentionally made itself less attractive to immigrants, forgetting that immigration has been a huge driver of the country’s economic success. In a recent article (America needs a 21st century immigration policy), leading entrepreneurs, executives and investors including Steve Case and Sheryl Sandberg said: To some, the link between immigration reform and economic growth may be surprising.  To America’s most innovative industries, it is a link we know is fundamental. The global economy means companies that drive U.S. job creation and economic growth are in a worldwide competition for talent.  While other countries are aggressively creating policies and incentives to attract a highly educated workforce, America has stagnated.  Once a magnet for the world’s top minds, America now faces a “reverse brain drain” and is no longer the first choice for many entrepreneurs creating new companies and jobs. America needs a pro-growth immigration system that works for U.S. workers and employers in today’s global economy.  And we need it now. Openness and encou...
Source: Health Business Blog - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: Culture Policy and politics immigration Source Type: blogs