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Envisioning Healthcare Without Immigrants

Last updated: July 10, 2025 2:00 pm
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Immigrants in the Healthcare Workforce: A Vital Contribution

Immigrants play a crucial role in the U.S. healthcare workforce, providing essential care and services to communities across the country. Despite the prevailing narrative that immigrants only perform menial jobs, the reality is quite different in the healthcare sector.

Whether you are in a hospital, doctor’s office, or lab, chances are high that you will be cared for by an immigrant healthcare worker. Their knowledge, skills, and dedication are invaluable in keeping our communities healthy, especially in times of uncertainty around immigration policies and public sentiment.

The Employer Perspective

A recent report from the Indeed Hiring Lab highlights the significant contribution of immigrants in the U.S. healthcare workforce:

  • 22% of U.S. physicians are foreign-born
  • 17% of registered nurses are foreign-born
  • 23% of home health aides are foreign-born

The report also reveals a 285% surge in U.S. job postings offering visa or green card sponsorship, with healthcare leading the way. Healthcare employers are turning to foreign-born workers for several reasons:

Reasons for Hiring Foreign-born Workers

Healthcare Labor Shortage: The U.S. is facing a projected shortfall of 124,000 physicians by 2034, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates 26 million job openings in the healthcare sector over the next decade. Native-born workers alone cannot fill these roles.

Specialized Skills: Foreign-born workers bring specialized skills required for today’s healthcare jobs. The U.S. grants 85,000 H-1B visas annually, attracting workers with bachelor’s degrees and specialized knowledge essential for the healthcare industry.

Geographic Gaps: Immigrant healthcare workers fill gaps in underserved areas, including rural communities where access to healthcare is limited. Research shows that graduates of international medical schools are more likely to practice in rural areas and serve underserved populations.

It is essential to recognize the valuable contributions of immigrant healthcare workers, who play a vital role in providing care and support to communities in need.

Personal Reflection

As the daughter of an immigrant physician, this topic is deeply personal to me. My father came to the U.S. from India to train as a doctor and chose to stay, like many other family members and friends who also pursued careers in healthcare. I grew up hearing stories of commitment, compassion, and community from these healthcare professionals, who dedicated their lives to helping others live healthier lives.

Immigrants serve in various roles in healthcare, from doctors and nurses to support staff like phlebotomists and orderlies. They are the backbone of our healthcare system, providing critical care and services to patients in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

As we navigate discussions around immigration policy, let us remember that immigrants do not just fill jobs that others do not want. They fill roles that require expertise, training, and empathy, playing a vital role in keeping our communities healthy and thriving.

Let us acknowledge and appreciate the invaluable contributions of immigrant healthcare workers, who are an essential part of the fabric of our healthcare system.

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