When visas vanish, so do career pathways: How rising H-1B fees threaten hospital hiring
Colorado hospitals that rely on H-1B visas to fill hard-to-staff healthcare roles face uncertainty after the Trump administration proposed a $100,000 fee per foreign hire. Community Hospital in Grand Junction says the cost would effectively end its overseas recruitment, increasing strain on existing staff. Although H-1B workers make up a small share of the workforce, hospital leaders warn the policy could worsen burnout, disrupt career pathways and limit options for sustaining patient care.
Colorado hospitals that rely on H-1B visas to fill hard-to-staff healthcare roles face uncertainty after the Trump administration proposed a $100,000 fee per foreign hire. Community Hospital in Grand Junction says the cost would effectively end its overseas recruitment, increasing strain on existing staff. Although H-1B workers make up a small share of the workforce, hospital leaders warn the policy could worsen burnout, disrupt career pathways and limit options for sustaining patient care. What's Your Reaction?
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