Immigration Ban and the US Health Care Workforce | Synapse
June 1, 2026Open Access
Immigration Ban and the US Health Care Workforce
Key Points
This study aims to analyze how the immigration ban affects the trends of physicians and registered nurses entering the US.
Cross-sectional study design
Examined immigration trends from 19 countries
Analyzed data related to physicians and registered nurses post-2025 immigration ban.
Significant decrease in the immigration of physicians and registered nurses from affected countries post-ban.
Notable gaps in workforce supply observed in various healthcare settings.
Increased challenges in meeting healthcare demands due to reduced immigration.
Abstract
This cross-sectional study examines trends in immigration of physicians and registered nurses to the US from 19 countries affected by the immigration ban enacted in December 2025.