HRSA Restructuring Could Threaten Physician J-1 Waivers

Aldo Barajas‐Ochoa; Julia Kostka

doi:10.1001/jama.2026.6751

May 14, 2026JAMA

HRSA Restructuring Could Threaten Physician J-1 Waivers

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This viewpoint aims to highlight the potential consequences of HRSA restructuring on healthcare access through J-1 waivers.
Analysis of HRSA restructuring implications
Discussion on J-1 visa waivers and healthcare access
Examination of underserved area needs for physicians
Restructuring HRSA may complicate J-1 visa waiver processes.
Access to healthcare in underserved areas could decline as a result.
International medical graduates might face significant barriers to practice.

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Viewpoint discusses how HRSA changes may reduce healthcare access in underserved areas by affecting J-1 waivers.

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This Viewpoint discusses how restructuring the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) could affect access to health care in underserved areas by disrupting international medical graduates’ ability to obtain J-1 visa waivers.

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