Immigration Ban and the US Health Care Workforce
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By
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Tarun Ramesh
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Michael Liu
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Hao Yu
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May 30, 2026
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Clinical Scorecard: Impact of Immigration Restrictions on the Healthcare Workforce in the United States
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
|---|
| Condition | |
| Key Mechanisms | |
| Target Population | Physicians and nurses from banned countries due to immigration restrictions. |
| Care Setting | |
Key Highlights
- Annual physician inflow from banned countries increased from 350 in 2010 to 459 in 2023.
- In 2023, 2.15% of all US physicians were from banned countries.
- Counties with at least 1 physician from a banned country were more likely to be designated as primary care Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA).
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Communities with healthcare workforce shortages
Limited due to reduced number of clinicians from banned countries.
Clinical Best Practices
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