Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act of 2023: A New Hope for the US Healthcare Workforce
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he United States, amidst an escalating healthcare worker shortage, has found a beacon of hope in the form of the Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act of 2023. Introduced by Rep. Adam Smith (D- Washington) on May 25, 2023, this groundbreaking legislation, part of a trio of healthcare bills, aims to reduce barriers for immigrants aspiring to join the healthcare workforce. The bill sits alongside the International Medical Graduate (IMG) Assistance Act and the Professional’s Access to Health (PATH) Workforce Integration Act, collectively tackling the critical issue of healthcare worker scarcity.
Key Features of the Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act
Why This Act is a Game-Changer