Claire Altman

Claire Altman is an Associate Professor at the University of Missouri, with appointments in the Department of Health Sciences and the Truman School of Government and Public Affairs. Her research bridges social demography, immigrant health, and health policy.

• Education: PhD in Sociology and Demography, MA in Sociology and Demography (Pennsylvania State University), BA in Sociology and Geography (University of Texas at Austin)

Dr. Altman focuses on population health disparities, particularly how immigrant policies and legal status affect health outcomes. Her work explores the intersection of health policy climates and Medicaid expansion for immigrant populations.

Recent publications analyze topics like health insurance gradients by legal status, ACA’s impact on immigrant coverage, and state-level policy effects on healthcare access. Keywords span Health Policy, Demography, and Migration Studies.