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Foreign-born doctors fill Georgia's medical care gap

Georgia Health News

In Georgia and across the country, foreign-born doctors are filling in the gaps where providers are scarce. As part of a special report, Georgia Health News editor Andy Miller wanted to know how these physicians contributed to the healthcare system in our state. He and his reporting partners found stories of red tape, initial bias, and eventual acceptance.

This week on the Georgia Health Report, Andy talks with host Lauren Baggett about the role Indian-born doctors play in Georgia's rural community. Read more.