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Trump immigration policies hinder physician supply despite stated goals

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The Trump administration's stated goal of increasing the number of physicians in the U.S. is undermined by its own immigration policies, which have restricted the entry of foreign-born doctors. Despite acknowledging the need for more physicians to improve healthcare access and lower costs, the administration has implemented measures such as pausing J-1 visas, blocking entry from certain countries, and imposing significant fees on H-1B visas. These actions disproportionately affect rural and underserved areas that rely heavily on international medical graduates. AI

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Trump immigration policies hinder physician supply despite stated goals

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Stuart Anderson, Senior Contributor ·

    White House Wants More Doctors But Its Immigration Policies Block Them

    The Trump administration says it wants more physicians, but its immigration policies have reduced the flow of doctors to the United States.

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