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- [DOL Proposed Rule Revises Prevailing Wage Methodology for H-1B, PERM Visa Programs](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/dol-proposed-rule-revises-prevailing-wage-methodology-for-h-1b-perm-visa-programs/) - ​​The Department of Labor (DOL) recently released a proposed rule that would change the existing methodology for determining prevailing wage levels in the permanent labor certification, H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visa programs. It is important to note that the PERM process is a required step for most employers seeking to sponsor a worker for an EB3 green card, which long
- [HWC Member Op-ed: Kansas City needs more nurses. Congress, help fill the education pipeline](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/hwc-member-op-ed-kansas-city-needs-more-nurses-congress-help-fill-the-education-pipeline/) - In a new op-ed in the Kansas City Star, James Spence, Associate Dean of Academic Programs, Faculty and Staff, and Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Nursing and Health Studies, calls on Congress to pass Title VIII Reauthorization. "If lawmakers truly want to address the root causes of the national
- [Healthcare Workforce Coalition Commends Passage of Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/healthcare-workforce-coalition-commends-passage-of-dr-lorna-breen-health-care-provider-protection-reauthorization-act/) - WASHINGTON (February 3, 2026) – The Healthcare Workforce Coalition – representing healthcare stakeholders across the continuum including providers, employers, associations, and staffing organizations – commends passage of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act (H.R. 929/S. 266). The HWC proudly advocates for legislation aimed at growing a robust, resilient, and safe healthcare
- [HWC Member Op-ed: Congress must reauthorize, fully fund Title VIII, support an RN workforce pipeline](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/hwc-member-op-ed-congress-must-reauthorize-fully-fund-title-viii-support-an-rn-workforce-pipeline/) - In a new op-ed in The Hill, Nancy Barker, Ed.D, MSN, RN, CHSE, professor and chair of the West Chester University, Department of Nursing, calls on Congress to reauthorize Title VIII. Title VIII would help strengthen nursing practice, increase access to nursing education, expand the nursing workforce, and support nursing care in rural and underserved
- [Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Pass Legislation Easing Healthcare Workforce Shortages](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/healthcare-workforce-advocates-urge-lawmakers-to-pass-legislation-easing-healthcare-workforce-shortages/) - Advocates from across the country are on Capitol Hill today to represent the Healthcare Workforce Coalition, urging lawmakers to back commonsense solutions to support and protect the nation’s healthcare workforce. During this day-long advocacy event, coalition members will meet with congressional offices to highlight the need for bipartisan, immediate solutions to strengthen recruitment, retention, training,
- [HWC Members in the News: What the Education Department's new policy means for Healthcare Workforce](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/hwc-members-in-the-news-what-the-education-departments-new-policy-means-for-healthcare-workforce/) - AHCA/NCAL's Dana Ritchie shared what comes next following the Education Department's recent announcement on loan forgiveness for professional degrees. On November 20, 2025, the Education Department's Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) Negotiated Rulemaking Committee recommended that many healthcare workforce professions no longer be considered professional degrees, which will significantly increase the cost of these
- [New Study Finds Shortfall of College-Educated Workers in the US](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/new-study-finds-shortfall-of-college-educated-workers-in-the-us/) - A new study from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce found that the U.S. will face a shortfall of 5.3 million college-educated workers by 2032, with the nursing, teaching, and medical professions expected to experience the largest gaps. The nursing pipeline, in particular, has suffered from high turnover rates due to burnout, and there’s also
- [HWC Member Op-ed: Congress must address violence against hospital workers](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/hwc-member-op-ed-congress-must-address-violence-against-hospital-workers/) - In a new op-ed in Chief Healthcare Executive, Dr. Eric E. Howell, MD, MHM, CEO of the Society of Hospital Medicine, calls on Congress to pass the Save Healthcare Workers Act (H.R. 3178/S. 1600). "America’s hospitals and health systems should be places of healing, hope, and health. As hospitalists, we specialize in the general medical
- [National Coalition Led by the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation Improves Access to Mental Health Care for 2+ Million U.S. Health Workers](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/national-coalition-led-by-the-dr-lorna-breen-heroes-foundation-improves-access-to-mental-health-care-for-2-million-u-s-health-workers/) - Through its Wellbeing First Champion Challenge Program, ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare, a national coalition led by the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, has improved access to mental health care for more than two million healthcare workers nationwide. As Suicide Prevention Month comes to an end, we recognize that U.S. healthcare workers have an
- [The Harris Poll: Burnout and Inadequate Employer Investment Drive Healthcare Workforce Retention Challenges](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/the-harris-poll-burnout-and-inadequate-employer-investment-drive-healthcare-workforce-retention-challenges/) - According to a recent survey of 1,504 healthcare workers and 304 healthcare employers from The Harris Poll, commissioned by Strategic Education, more than half (55%) of U.S. healthcare workers intend to look for new jobs in the next year. A plurality of those seeking a new role (40%) plan to look for a job outside their current
- [Healthcare Workforce Advocates Visit Capitol Hill to Urge Passage of Legislation to Alleviate Shortages Plaguing Rural America](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/healthcare-workforce-advocates-visit-capitol-hill-to-urge-passage-of-legislation-to-alleviate-shortages-plaguing-rural-america/) - Advocates will meet with lawmakers to discuss legislation to strengthen the nation’s nursing workforce pipeline and support the safety and mental wellbeing of healthcare workers. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Over two dozen representatives of the Healthcare Workforce Coalition – a coalition of healthcare stakeholders from across the healthcare continuum – are on Capitol Hill today to advocate for
- [Train More Nurses Act Reintroduced in the House](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/train-more-nurses-act-reintroduced-in-the-house/) - The Healthcare Workforce Coalition (HWC) applauds the reintroduction of the Train More Nurses Act (H.R. 5052) in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Zachary Nunn (R-IA-03) and original cosponsors Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV-03) and Dina Titus (D-NV-01). Previously endorsed by HWC, this legislation requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary
- [Healthcare Workforce Coalition Urges Bipartisan Action to Address Severe Nursing Shortage Devastating Rural, Underserved Areas](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/healthcare-workforce-coalition-urges-bipartisan-action-to-address-severe-nursing-shortage-devastating-rural-underserved-areas/) - Sens. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE-2) and Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) commended for introducing bipartisan solution to address shortage Washington, DC – Across every corner of America, the national nursing shortage is devastating hospitals and healthcare facilities, leaving providers overburdened and patients struggling to access high-quality care. To strengthen access
- [U of U Health Named a ‘Wellbeing First Champion’ by the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/u-of-u-health-named-a-wellbeing-first-champion-by-the-dr-lorna-breen-heroes-foundation/) - University of Utah (U of U) Health recently received national recognition as a Wellbeing First Champion from the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, underscoring the culture of safety U of U has cultivated as well as the mental health resources that are both accessible and encouraged for employees. U of U Health has shown a strong
- [Press Ganey: Annual Nurse Experience Report Underscores Need to Engage and Support Workforce](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/press-ganey-annual-nurse-experience-report-underscores-need-to-engage-and-support-workforce/) - Press Ganey recently released its annual Nurse Experience Report. This year’s findings show a rise in expectations, a shift in engagement, and an urgent need to restore trust and create a stronger sense of belonging across America’s nursing workforce. Key findings in the report include: There was a slight improvement in turnover in 2024, but
- [HWC Member Op-ed: To Train More Nurses, We Need More Nurse Educators](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/hwc-member-op-ed-to-train-more-nurses-we-need-more-nurse-educators/) - In a new op-ed, Dr. Patty Knecht, Chief Nursing Officer of Ascend Learning (a founding member of the Healthcare Workforce Coalition), calls on Congress to pass the Train More Nurses Act (S. 547). "This bill isn’t about politics. It’s about addressing the nursing shortage that threatens to destabilize our entire healthcare system. It’s about ensuring
- [New AACN Study Analyzes Nursing School Faculty Shortages](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/new-aacn-study-analyzes-nursing-school-faculty-shortages/) - The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) recently released its annual survey on vacant faculty positions, providing insight into an important aspect of nursing school capacity. The survey found that the overall number of vacant faculty positions in nursing schools slightly rose during the 2024-2025 academic year. The nursing faculty shortage only grew by
- [Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee Considers Title VII and Title VIII Reauthorization](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/energy-commerce-health-subcommittee-considers-title-vii-and-title-viii-reauthorization/) - On July 16, the House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Health Subcommittee held a hearing to discuss legislative proposals to address the healthcare workforce shortage, specifically considering the potential reauthorization of Title VII and Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act, which include funding for health professions and nursing workforce development programs. The expert witness
- [Report Finds Almost Half of Healthcare Workers Consider Leaving Their Jobs Due to Violence](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/report-finds-almost-half-of-healthcare-workers-consider-leaving-their-jobs-due-to-violence/) - According to a new Healthcare Worker Safety Report released by Verkada and The Harris Poll in July, many healthcare workers, especially nurses, consider leaving their jobs due to workplace safety concerns, further amplifying the existing healthcare workforce shortage. "Healthcare workers are at the heart of thriving communities, dedicating their lives to the care of others. But our research reveals that we're
- [Latest AACN Data Show Promising Increases in Nursing Education Enrollment](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/latest-aacn-data-show-promising-increases-in-nursing-education-enrollment/) - New data released by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) show increases in student enrollment from 2023 to 2024 across both undergraduate and graduate-level nursing programs at 964 U.S. schools. The data indicate a reversal of some downward trends observed in recent years across various nursing degree programs. Highlights from the report include:
- [12 Years in the Making: One Nurse’s Journey to the U.S. Demonstrates Why We Need Streamlined Immigration Policies](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/12-years-in-the-making-one-nurses-journey-to-the-u-s-demonstrates-why-we-need-streamlined-immigration-policies/) - Christian’s nursing career spans three different countries, but he always dreamed of working and living in the United States. After 12 years of practicing as a nurse in both the Philippines and Singapore, his dream came true after securing a job at Duke Health. Now, Christian is sharing his story to shed light on the
- [Dr. Lorna Breen Reauthorization Bill Gains 17 New Cosponsors in Congress Since the Beginning of July](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/dr-lorna-breen-reauthorization-bill-gains-17-new-cosponsors-in-congress-since-the-beginning-of-july/) - The Healthcare Workforce Coalition advocates for the safety and well-being of all healthcare workers, both physically and mentally. That is why HWC is grateful that a growing number of lawmakers are championing the bipartisan Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act (H.R. 929/S. 266). With an additional 17 members in the House signing
- [Investing in Upskilling: How Employers Can Grow the Allied Health Workforce](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/investing-in-upskilling-how-employers-can-grow-the-allied-health-workforce/) - Personal Story After working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for nearly twenty years, Ana Vazquez jumped at the opportunity to expand her skill set and take advantage of a new Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) program offered by her employer, Tennessee Oncology, in partnership with Nashville State Community College. As a CNA, Ms. Vasquez
- [AP: Nursing homes struggle with Trump’s immigration crackdown](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/ap-nursing-homes-struggle-with-trumps-immigration-crackdown/) - "NEW YORK (AP) — Nursing homes already struggling to recruit staff are now grappling with President Donald Trump’s attack on one of their few reliable sources of workers: immigration. Facilities for older adults and disabled people are reporting the sporadic loss of employees who have had their legal status revoked by Trump. But they fear
- [Study: Nursing Homes with Higher Immigrant Staff Levels Had Lower Turnover During COVID-19 Pandemic](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/study-nursing-homes-with-higher-immigrant-staff-levels-had-lower-turnover-during-covid-19-pandemic/) - A new study examining workforce losses during the pandemic underscores the important role immigrants play in providing care to our nation's seniors and most vulnerable patients. During times of crisis, immigrants may be more resilient than other workers, as evidenced by their lower rates of turnover during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, published in Medical Care
- [NCSBN Report Finds NCLEX Passing Rates Have Declined](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/ncsbn-report-finds-nclex-passing-rates-have-declined/) - The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) recently released the 2025 Q1 pass rates for the NCLEX exam, the licensure exam nurses must pass to practice. The data shows a decline compared to the pass rates in the same period in 2024. Key findings include: 88.37% of first-time, U.S.-educated RN candidates passed the 2025 NCLEX
- [New AHA Report: Violence Costs Hospitals $18.27 Billion in 2023](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/new-aha-report-violence-costs-hospitals-18-27-billion-in-2023/) - Newly released data from the American Hospital Association (AHA) and prepared by the Harborview Injury and Prevention Research Center (HIPRC) at the University of Washington School of Medicine quantifies the substantial financial resources that hospitals and health systems spend on preventing and responding to violence in their facilities and communities annually. According to the report,
- [Healthcare Workforce Coalition Endorses Train More Nurses Act (S. 547)](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/healthcare-workforce-coalition-endorses-train-more-nurses-act-s-547/) - Coalition calls the legislation “an important first step in resolving our nation’s nursing shortage” in letter to Senators Rosen and Collins WASHINGTON – The Healthcare Workforce Coalition – a diverse group of healthcare stakeholders that advocate collectively for a strong, robust, and resilient healthcare workforce – sent a letter to Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and
- [ASPR Recommendations Underscore Need for Save Healthcare Workers Act](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/aspr-recommendations-underscore-need-for-save-healthcare-workers-act/) - The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has released a list of recommendations to improve the safety of healthcare settings. Key recommendations include: Strengthening security protocol. This involves reevaluating security levels at facilities, equipping staff with tools to report suspicious behavior, and working
- [New Survey Highlights a Growing Need for Nursing Support](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/new-survey-highlights-a-growing-need-for-nursing-support/) - A new report from Press Ganey surveyed 500,000 registered nurses, advanced practice providers (APPs) and clinical staff nationwide to explore what is driving performance, culture, and retention in today’s nursing workforce. Some of the findings include: Turnover rates remain high. The percentage of workers leaving the healthcare field has improved marginally, with 18% of healthcare workers
- [Hospitals step up efforts to curb workplace violence](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/hospitals-step-up-efforts-to-curb-workplace-violence/) - "As reports of violence at hospitals and medical centers continue to reverberate across the U.S., healthcare leaders are focusing on the safety of employees, patients and visitors. To this end, hospitals and health systems are more tightly integrating violence prevention into their broader human resources and well-being strategies." To learn more about what hospitals and
- [KFF: Studies show immigrants play a vital role in healthcare](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/kff-studies-show-immigrants-play-a-vital-role-in-healthcare/) - Immigrants play a vital role in the U.S. workforce. From agriculture to construction and especially in healthcare, these workers are the cornerstone of essential industries – filling critical labor shortages and keeping the nation's economy and services running smoothly. In light of recent crackdowns on immigration, the U.S. risks losing this foundational support. Nearly every
- [HWC Members Celebrate National Nurses Month](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/hwc-members-celebrate-national-nurses-month/) - May is National Nurses Month! Members across the Healthcare Workforce Coalition (HWC) have recognized the hard work, dedication, and true resiliency of nurses in all areas of healthcare throughout the month! AHA and AONL developed and shared a variety of National Nurses Week resources including a great video on nurse leaders under the theme Care, Lead, Inspire
- [Former HHS Secretary Tom Price: Immigration reform could alleviate healthcare staffing crisis](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/former-hhs-secretary-tom-price-immigration-reform-could-alleviate-healthcare-staffing-crisis/) - "With healthcare staffing shortages reaching critical levels across the United States in all specialties, former Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tom Price, MD, is calling for urgent, bipartisan immigration reform to help recruit and retain skilled medical professionals from abroad." To read or watch the full interview in HealthExec, CLICK HERE.
- [New Bipartisan Policy Center Report Highlights Healthcare Workforce Challenges](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/new-bipartisan-policy-center-report-highlights-healthcare-workforce-challenges/) - The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) released a report this month, highlighting professional practice areas at the highest risk of workforce shortages over the next decade and discussing the role that federal policy can play in alleviating them. Unsurprisingly, the healthcare and social assistance workforce is at the top of this list with a projected 25.8
- [New Study Examines Violence Among Skilled Nursing Workers](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/new-study-examines-violence-among-skilled-nursing-workers/) - A recent study conducted by the American Journal of Preventative Medicine found violence to be one of the top causes of nonfatal occupational injuries among skilled nursing workers. The most common causes of nonfatal injuries that long-term care professionals experienced in the workplace were overexertion and bodily reaction (38%), followed by violence (24%) and falls, slips and
- [The Breen Act to save doctors died last year. Will it be revived?](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/the-breen-act-to-save-doctors-died-last-year-will-it-be-revived/) - "Five years to the week after Dr. Lorna Breen died by suicide, her brother-in-law could be found walking the halls of Congress trying to persuade lawmakers to renew the law named in her honor, which sought to aid healthcare workers struggling with mental health. Congress allowed the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act of
- [Healthcare Workforce Coalition Applauds Bill to Protect Healthcare Workers from Violence ](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/healthcare-workforce-coalition-applauds-bill-to-protect-healthcare-workers-from-violence/) - The bipartisan Save Healthcare Workers Act (S. 1600/H.R. 3178) will establish legal penalties for knowingly and intentionally assaulting hospital employees Washington, DC – The Healthcare Workforce Coalition applauds Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) and Angus King (I-ME) and Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-02) and Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04) for introducing important bipartisan legislation to protect America’s healthcare workers against violence and
- [NCSBN Survey Finds 40% of Nurses Plan to Leave the Profession by 2030](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/ncsbn-survey-finds-40-of-nurses-plan-to-leave-the-profession-by-2030/) - The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) recently released a new survey that found the national nursing shortage remains a serious challenge. While rates of burnout, fatigue, and stress have improved since the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, they are still relatively high—and are contributing to nurses wanting to leave the field. Key
- [PREPARE for Success: Addressing First-Year Nursing Student Readiness](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/prepare-for-success-addressing-first-year-nursing-student-readiness/) - The Challenge There is a serious healthcare workforce crisis throughout the country right now with 85% of facilities reporting a shortage of allied health professionals and one-fifth of registered nurses expected to leave the workforce by 2027. While all levels of government are considering different solutions to the problem, it’s important for policymakers to take a closer look down the
- [THE VALUE OF EARLY PATHWAYS INTO THE ALLIED HEALTH WORKFORCE](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/the-value-of-early-pathways-into-the-allied-health-workforce/) - PERSONAL STORY As a high school student, Esteban Ramirez took advantage of an allied health career pathway program offered by his school district, Pima Joint Technical Education District (JTED) in partnership with Tucson Medical Center (TMC) and National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The one-year healthcare foundations course that Esteban took his junior year sparked his interest
- [More healthcare leaders plan to leave within next year: survey](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/more-healthcare-leaders-plan-to-leave-within-next-year-survey/) - More healthcare leaders are planning to leave their organizations in the next year, according to a survey from B.E. Smith, a member of staffing group AMN Healthcare, which focuses on leadership positions. The survey of 588 healthcare leaders, ranging from managers to C-suite executives, shows that 46% of respondents intend to leave their organizations within the
- [67 Organizations Urge Congress to Reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act in New Sign-On Letter](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/67-organizations-urge-congress-to-reauthorize-the-dr-lorna-breen-health-care-provider-protection-act-in-new-sign-on-letter/) - In a joint letter to Congress, 67 health care organizations urged Congress to pass the bipartisan Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act (H.R. 929/S. 266). Named in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Lorna Breen, an emergency physician who died by suicide in 2020, this act is the first and
- [AHCA Launches New Policy Agenda: “The Better Way” ](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/ahca-launches-new-policy-agenda-the-better-way/) - The American Health Care Association (AHCA) recently released its new platform “The Better Way.” In this 2025 policy agenda, AHCA highlights one of its top priorities: bolstering the long-term care workforce by strengthening the nursing pipeline and increasing staff recruitment. The platform aims to encourage the administration and other lawmakers to work with nursing homes on protecting
- [Healthcare Workforce Coalition Members Visit Capitol Hill to Push for Legislative Priorities](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/healthcare-workforce-coalition-members-visit-capitol-hill-to-push-for-legislative-priorities/) - Over a dozen members of the Healthcare Workforce Coalition met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill urging lawmakers to swiftly pass legislation that will ease the serious U.S. healthcare workforce shortage impacting providers and patients across the country. Representatives of the HWC met with the offices of Sens. Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), John Fetterman (D-PA), Ashley Moody
- [Healthcare Workforce Advocates Visit Capitol Hill Calling for Workforce Shortage Solutions](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/healthcare-workforce-advocates-visit-capitol-hill-calling-for-workforce-shortage-solutions/) - Advocates discuss the need for policies to strengthen the nursing workforce pipeline, protect healthcare workers and support workforce wellbeing WASHINGTON – Advocates with the Healthcare Workforce Coalition are on Capitol Hill today meeting with bipartisan lawmakers and staff in the U.S. House and Senate to discuss how downward and dangerous trends in America’s healthcare workforce and workforce
- [Renée G. Omoyeni works to guide the next generation of nurses](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/renee-g-omoyeni-works-to-guide-the-next-generation-of-nurses/) - "In Houston, where the nursing shortage has reached critical levels, the demand for qualified healthcare professionals is higher than ever. Hospitals across the city are dealing with staffing shortages that threaten patient care, leading to increased workloads for nurses, longer wait times and potential declines in healthcare quality. The Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies
- [A Reading Crisis Bodes Ill for U.S. Healthcare](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/a-reading-crisis-bodes-ill-for-u-s-healthcare/) - "Like a canary in a coal mine, sinking test scores in reading and math are an early indicator that America’s economy could take a hit in the coming years (“Students’ Reading Skills Worsen,” U.S. News, Jan. 30). Unless students become more proficient in these skills, our workforce will be less productive and increasingly short-staffed." To
- [New Study: Staffed Hospital Beds Decline as Patient Need Climbs](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/new-study-staffed-hospital-beds-decline-as-patient-need-climbs/) - UCLA released a new study examining the fate of U.S. hospitals over the next decade. Imagine: Hospital beds full of patients but no one there to treat them, or dormant beds, waiting to be used but not enough providers to open them. The research finds that by 2032, 85% of all hospital adult patient beds
- [Why states are tackling physicians’ concerns about mental health treatment](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/why-states-are-tackling-physicians-concerns-about-mental-health-treatment/) - "Medical doctors face higher rates of burnout and depression than the general population and are twice as likely to die by suicide. The risks were magnified at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, but the problem existed long before that. More than 40 percent of physicians, medical school students and residents cite fear of disclosure requirements on
- [New Report Finds High Demand for Foreign-Educated Nurses to Pursue Career Pathways in the U.S., but Challenges Abound in 2025](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/new-report-finds-high-demand-for-foreign-educated-nurses-to-pursue-career-pathways-in-the-u-s-but-challenges-abound-in-2025/) - A new report from CGFNS International, a nonprofit that helps foreign-educated healthcare professionals work abroad by assessing and validating their academic and professional credentials, found that there is a sustained interest in healthcare mobility. While the number of VisaScreen applications in FY 2024 declined by 4.6% from 2023’s peak, application levels remain nearly double (up
- [Healthcare lobbying 2025: Here are the top policy issues for hospitals, payers, docs and tech](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/healthcare-lobbying-2025-here-are-the-top-policy-issues-for-hospitals-payers-docs-and-tech/) - 2025 promises to be a year of particular policy upheaval, and few know that better than healthcare associations caught in the crossroads of funding battles, regulatory upheaval and intense public scrutiny. Large swaths of the industry are looking to Congress and the newly active Trump administration for relief from macroeconomic pain points like inflation or
- [The Decline of Early Childhood Learning Risks America’s Healthcare Workforce](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/the-decline-of-early-childhood-learning-risks-americas-healthcare-workforce/) - Recent reports find that early childhood educators fear the downturn reading comprehension and literacy skills have taken in childhood development. This decline risks impacting the next generation of students looking to join the healthcare workforce and exacerbating the shortage of workers. A new report compares results from last year’s National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
- [Healthcare Workforce Coalition Applauds Senate Introduction of Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/healthcare-workforce-coalition-applauds-senate-introduction-of-dr-lorna-breen-health-care-provider-protection-reauthorization-act/) - Bipartisan bill is vital for strengthening employee safety initiatives, improving healthcare professionals’ wellbeing, and reducing burnout WASHINGTON – The Healthcare Workforce Coalition – representing healthcare stakeholders across the continuum including providers, employers, associations, and staffing organizations – today applauds U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Todd Young (R-IN), Jack Reed (D-RI), and Roger Marshall (R-KS) for introducing
- [Gallup Poll: Healthcare Professions Most Trusted in U.S.](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/gallup-poll-healthcare-professions-most-trusted-in-u-s/) - According to a new Gallup poll released this week, 76% of Americans consider nurses highly honest and ethical, making them the most trusted of 23 professions rated by Gallup in their annual poll conducted December 2-18, 2024. America’s nurses have held this distinction nearly every year for the last 23 years, since the Gallup added
- [Kelly, Blackburn Introduce Bill to Address National Nursing Shortage](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/kelly-blackburn-introduce-bill-to-address-national-nursing-shortage/) - "Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced the Providing Real-World Education and Clinical Experience by Precepting Tomorrow’s (PRECEPT) Nurses Act, bipartisan legislation that would address the national nursing shortage by incentivizing experienced nurses to serve as clinical preceptors to nursing students and new hires. This legislation establishes a seven-year pilot program offering a
- [Incentives aim to lure RNs to nursing home jobs](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/incentives-aim-to-lure-rns-to-nursing-home-jobs/) - The Biden administration unveiled a tuition repayment program to incentivize nurses to work in nursing homes or state agencies that monitor them as it wraps up its final days in office. To read more, including quotes from Healthcare Workforce Coalition members LeadingAge and AHCA, click here.
- [Trump’s immigration plans could imperil long-term care workforce](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/trumps-immigration-plans-could-imperil-long-term-care-workforce/) - President-elect Donald Trump’s vowed crackdown on immigration could strain an already struggling elder care workforce that relies on foreign-born workers in nursing homes and home health settings. Industry players and experts argue that increasing the long-term care workforce requires more immigration, and Trump’s plans could further undermine efforts to shore up the workforce as need
- [Three Physician Pay Challenges Loom in 2025 – How to Combat Them](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/three-physician-pay-challenges-loom-in-2025-how-to-combat-them/) - Ringing in the new year can usher in situations that affect your income, workflow, or staff. For 2025, those issues are likely to be physician pay cuts coming from Medicare, the rise of Medicare Advantage plans, and looming staff shortages. Here’s how to get ready for potential challenges to your bottom line. To read the
- [How Trump's immigration plans could worsen labor shortages](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/how-trumps-immigration-plans-could-worsen-labor-shortages/) - Stricter immigration policies under the incoming Trump administration could exacerbate an already-dire workforce shortage in healthcare. Providers are increasingly turning to skilled international workers to fill in care gaps, either through direct sponsorship or third-party staffing firms, but limitations on work visas and long delays in the immigration process are already creating challenges. Industry observers
- [Inclusive immigration policies protect America’s health care](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/inclusive-immigration-policies-protect-americas-health-care/) - "As a Syrian doctor practicing in the U.S., I’m grateful for opportunities future physicians may not have" To read the full op-ed in STAT, click here.
- [Commentary: Hospital workplace violence is a public health emergency. Why is no one listening? — Damond W. Boatwright](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/commentary-hospital-workplace-violence-is-a-public-health-emergency-why-is-no-one-listening-damond-w-boatwright/) - "As many of us scroll through our favorite news app, we are greeted by reports of workplace violence, from verbal and physical confrontations to fatal shootings. "What is often missing from the headlines are stories of the increasingly high frequency of workplace assaults suffered by health care professionals across the country." To read the full
- [Congress can’t let the year end without renewing the Lorna Breen Act](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/congress-cant-let-the-year-end-without-renewing-the-lorna-breen-act/) - "Health care professionals are the U.S. health care system. They’re at the heart of every life saved and every patient cared for, in return facing challenges and strain unimaginable to most of us. "Yet, despite alarming levels of burnout and untreated mental health conditions exacerbated by the weaknesses of the system in which they serve,
- [Visa freeze exacerbates US nursing shortage](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/visa-freeze-exacerbates-us-nursing-shortage/) - In a statement, Patty Jeffrey, president of the American Association of International Healthcare, said freezing visa applications is exacerbating staffing shortages across the U.S. health care system. She said part of the problem is not enough U.S.-educated nurses. "Until we can correct capacity issues that force [U.S.] nursing schools to reject thousands of qualified applicants
- [In Recognition of National Rural Health Day, HWC Urges Congress to Strengthen America’s Healthcare Workforce](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/in-recognition-of-national-rural-health-day-hwc-urges-congress-to-strengthen-americas-healthcare-workforce/) - Today, we celebrate National Rural Health Day – a time to reflect on the incredible contributions America’s healthcare workforce makes to patients in rural communities every day. Providing high quality care to rural Americans continues to be a major priority for our nation’s healthcare system and the Healthcare Workforce Coalition thanks all doctors, nurses, allied
- [BLS Finds Healthcare Worker Nonfatal Injuries Increase, Are Higher Than Any Other Sector](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/bls-finds-healthcare-worker-nonfatal-injuries-increase-are-higher-than-any-other-sector/) - A new federal report underscores the need to protect the nation’s healthcare workforce. In newly released data, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the number of nonfatal injuries in the healthcare and social services sector increased by 27,800 cases to 471,600 cases in 2023, which is higher than any other sector. Moreover, the
- [Hospital workplace violence is a public health emergency. Why is no one listening?](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/hospital-workplace-violence-is-a-public-health-emergency-why-is-no-one-listening/) - "As many of us scroll through our favorite news app, we are greeted by reports of workplace violence, from verbal and physical confrontations to fatal shootings. What is often missing from the headlines are stories of the increasingly high frequency of workplace assaults suffered by health care professionals across the country." To read the full
- [Worried About Healthcare Worker Well-Being?](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/worried-about-healthcare-worker-well-being/) - Lorna Breen, MD, Matt Gall, MD, Mo Brown, MD, Scott Jolley, MD, William West Jr., MD, and Tristin Smith, RN, are tragic examples of an unacceptably high level of suicide among U.S. healthcare workers. Unfortunately, this list could extend to encompass my entire article, and chances are, each of you reading this have your own
- [An immigration fix to address the health care workforce crisis](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/an-immigration-fix-to-address-the-health-care-workforce-crisis/) - America stands on the brink of a health care workforce crisis. Within just four years, the nation will face a severe shortage of critical health care workers needed to support our aging population. For example, the number of nursing assistants — a critical role for elder care — is increasing at a rate of only
- [New Data from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Highlights Need for Solutions to Nursing Faculty Shortage](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/new-data-from-the-american-association-of-colleges-of-nursing-aacn-highlights-need-for-solutions-to-nursing-faculty-shortage/) - Faculty recruitment and retention is a top concern for nursing education leaders as institutions work to strengthen the pipeline of nurses entering the workforce. And a new survey from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) quantifies those concerns, finding that the percentage of open nursing faculty positions currently unfilled, known as the faculty vacancy rate, increased to
- [Workplace Violence Is Not Just 'Part of the Job'](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/workplace-violence-is-not-just-part-of-the-job/) - I (Doehring) remember his denim overalls and the sound of muddy boots hitting the emergency department (ED) floor as he suddenly lunged out of the gurney with his big hands stretched toward my neck. He was intoxicated, which made him slower, thankfully. His words were profane and offensive. I was a young, slightly built, new
- [New Report Highlights Need for Foreign Born Professionals to Fill Healthcare Workforce Gaps](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/new-report-highlights-need-for-foreign-born-professionals-to-fill-healthcare-workforce-gaps/) - On November 6, the Baker Institute for Public Policy at Rice University published a new report titled “Reduce Health Care Labor Shortages by Recruiting Skilled Immigrants.” The report put a spotlight on the impact of workforce shortages throughout the healthcare sector, as demand for nurses, physicians, and other healthcare workers continues to outpace supply. In
- [Commentary: Skilled International Nurses Are Key to Solving Rural America’s Critical Healthcare Shortage](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/commentary-skilled-international-nurses-are-key-to-solving-rural-americas-critical-healthcare-shortage/) - Healthcare Workforce Coalition member National Rural Health Association (NRHA) recently wrote an op-ed in The Daily Yonder calling on Congress to pass the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act. "With space for thousands of skilled international nurses and protections for American ones, the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act will lift rural healthcare systems and the communities they serve
- [Workplace violence at hospitals continues to surge](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/workplace-violence-at-hospitals-continues-to-surge/) - Hospitals and clinics remain among the most violent workplaces in America, continuing to strain health workers in the aftermath of the pandemic experience. Why it matters: The situation is bad enough that the American Hospital Association and the FBI last week announced that they're collaborating on resources to help hospitals make threat assessments and work to mitigate risks. "The problem
- [Immigration reform imperative to addressing workforce shortages in long-term care: speaker](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/immigration-reform-imperative-to-addressing-workforce-shortages-in-long-term-care-speaker/) - The COVID-19 pandemic made the world aware of what the aging services sector has known for years: older adults with increasingly complex care needs are driving a demand for care that the nation is not prepared to handle, LeadingAge Director of Workforce Policy Nicole Howell said Monday at the organization’s annual meeting. During a workforce
- [HHS Announces Collaboration with CSU System to Encourage Students to Join the Health Workforce](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/hhs-announces-collaboration-with-csu-system-to-encourage-students-to-join-the-health-workforce/) - The Department of Health and Human Services recently signed a memorandum of understanding with California State University, the nation’s largest four-year public university system, to collaborate on encouraging students to seek federal careers in health care. HHS also hopes the memorandum sets a national model for how universities and federal agencies can work together to
- [Biden-Harris Administration Announces $100M Investment in Healthcare Workforce Growth](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/biden-harris-administration-announces-100m-investment-in-healthcare-workforce-growth/) - The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) last month announced $100 million in awardsaimed at growing, supporting, and strengthening the healthcare workforce. As part of HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra’s Health Workforce Initiative, the Biden-Harris Administration has prioritized investing in recruitment, training, and support for the healthcare workforce to maintain nationwide high-quality patient care and address workforce shortages in
- [Boston Globe Letter Calls on Congress to Pass the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/boston-globe-letter-calls-on-congress-to-pass-the-healthcare-workforce-resilience-act/) - On October 5, the Boston Globe published a letter to the editor from Healthcare Workforce Coalition member Kara Murphy (PRS Global) advocating for the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (HWRA). Murphy’s letter responded to an editorial that highlighted the severity of the national nursing shortage—and the broken immigration system that prevents thousands of qualified foreign-born nurses from legally
- [Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation Awarded ‘Fierce 50’ Social Impact Honoree ](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/dr-lorna-breen-heroes-foundation-awarded-fierce-50-social-impact-honoree/) - The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation was recently named Fierce 50 of 2024 by Fierce Healthcare, a prestigious recognition of organizations and leaders who “demonstrate unwavering dedication and creativity, propelling biopharma and healthcare forward” towards meaningful change. Selected within the Social Impact Honorees category, the Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation was acknowledged for its work combatting healthcare worker
- [US must streamline immigration to help aging service providers fill staff: LeadingAge](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/us-must-streamline-immigration-to-help-aging-service-providers-fill-staff-leadingage/) - Foreign-born workers can help alleviate staffing constraints plaguing aging-care industries, but strict immigration policies are keeping many qualified caregivers out of providers’ reach. That’s according to a new report by LeadingAge. To read the full article from McKnight's Long Term Care News, click here.
- [National Healthcare Workforce Shortage Projected to Reach 100,000 by 2028](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/national-healthcare-workforce-shortage-projected-to-reach-100000-by-2028/) - A recent Mercer research report on U.S. healthcare labor market projections predicts a workforce shortage of 100,000 workers by 2028. The anticipated surpluses and shortages among 88 different healthcare occupations were examined, including the roles of home health aides, nurse practitioners, physicians, registered nurses, and nursing assistants. The report assessed where the largest supply-demand gaps will occur, which healthcare occupations
- [Congress: Make Strengthening the Nation’s Healthcare Workforce a Priority This Fall](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/congress-make-strengthening-the-nations-healthcare-workforce-a-priority-this-fall/) - With little time left in the 118th Congress, lawmakers must prioritize bipartisan legislation to strengthen the nursing workforce, protect healthcare workers, and support mental health for the people who provide care every single day WASHINGTON – As Members of Congress reconvene in Washington this week after the August recess, the Healthcare Workforce Coalition calls on lawmakers to prioritize
- [Capitol Hill Briefing Highlights the Need to Pass the SAVE Act Now](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/capitol-hill-briefing-highlights-the-need-to-pass-the-save-act-now/) - On July 31, the American Hospital Association (AHA) and American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) hosted a Senate-side briefing highlighting the growing specter of violence in hospitals and how Congress can help protect health care workers. Congressional staff heard from Sen. Joe Manchin (I-WV) and frontline health care leaders. The two associations are among the
- [HWC Visits Capitol Hill to Advocate for Health Workforce Reforms](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/hwc-visits-capitol-hill-to-advocate-for-health-workforce-reforms/) - Members of the Healthcare Workforce Coalition visited Capitol Hill on July 25 to speak with lawmakers and legislative staff about three critical pieces of legislation impacting the healthcare workforce: the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act (H.R. 2584/S. 2768), the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (HWRA) (H.R. 6205/S.3211), and the Reauthorization of the Dr. Lorna
- [Physician Burnout Rates Improved for First Time Since COVID](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/physician-burnout-rates-improved-for-first-time-since-covid/) - A new survey from the American Medical Association of more than 12,400 physicians found that physician burnout rates dropped below 50% for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. With burnout being a major contributor to physicians and other members of the healthcare workforce exiting the field, it’s important to continue supporting efforts that will further
- [Healthcare Workforce Advocates Visit Capitol Hill to Urge Passage of Legislation: HWRA, SAVE, and Lorna Breen](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/healthcare-workforce-advocates-visit-capitol-hill-to-urge-passage-of-legislation-hwra-save-and-lorna-breen/) - Advocates will meet with representatives to discuss legislation to strengthen nursing workforce, protect healthcare workers and support mental health WASHINGTON – Advocates with the Healthcare Workforce Coalition are on Capitol Hill today meeting with bipartisan lawmakers and staff in the U.S. Senate, during while participants will be advocating for three specific bills focused on protecting and enhancing
- [From Hospitality to Healthcare: Maximizing Talent to Grow the Allied Health Workforce](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/from-hospitality-to-healthcare-maximizing-talent-to-grow-the-allied-health-workforce/) - Life’s hurdles didn’t stop Quontisha. She has overcome multiple challenges throughout her career journey to accomplish her goal of working in the medical field. Through determination, hard work, and a strong educational and employer partner, she earned an industry-recognized certification and took on a rewarding career as a medical assistant. PERSONAL STORY Quontisha grew up
- [We must better recognize and support allied health professionals | Viewpoint](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/we-must-better-recognize-and-support-allied-health-professionals-viewpoint/) - "Recent headlines have raised the alarm about our nation’s severe shortage of nurses and physicians. Efforts to expand the pool of qualified candidates and create workplaces where medical professionals feel supported and appreciated rather than burned out will help us address this crisis. However, one facet of this shortage – our allied health workforce –
- [A Path Forward to Address Nurse Burnout and Hospital Violence](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/a-path-forward-to-address-nurse-burnout-and-hospital-violence/) - The healthcare sector faces a pressing issue: a significant shortage of nurses. Nurses are essential to the American healthcare system, yet their numbers have not kept pace with the growth in patient demand. A new report from Incredible Health surveying 1,500 hospitals underscores just that, emphasizing the problems and avenues for practical solutions within our
- [Inadequate Medical Assistant Staffing Levels Underscores Importance of Healthcare Education ](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/inadequate-medical-assistant-staffing-levels-underscores-importance-of-healthcare-education/) - A recent study published in the Annals of Family Medicine found that current staffing levels of medical assistants in primary care practices are inadequate. Past research indicates that having at least two medical assistants for each primary care clinician is best to effectively support preventative care and manage chronic care while also doing traditional medical assistant functions.
- [Policy Update: Senator Kaine Files Lorna Breen Reauthorization Act Amendment](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/policy-update-senator-kaine-files-lorna-breen-reauthorization-act-amendment/) - Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) filed the Lorna Breen Reauthorization Act as an amendment to the Senate's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Thursday, July 11. The amendment filed (S.Amdt.2315) to the Senate NDAA bill S. 4638 aims to reauthorize and enhance the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act by expanding best practices to prevent
- [Visa freeze worsens America's nursing shortage](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/visa-freeze-worsens-americas-nursing-shortage/) - Longstanding caps on green cards for foreign-educated nurses are limiting one potential fix for America's stark shortage of health care workers... To read the full article from Axios, click here.
- [LTE re:“Addressing health care workers’ trauma can help fight burnout,”](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/lte-readdressing-health-care-workers-trauma-can-help-fight-burnout/) - Thank you for writing this essay on the trauma and burnout that are all too common among today’s health care workforce. I applaud you for underscoring the importance of trauma-informed organizations and the critical value of workplaces that are safe, supportive, and flexible. As a nurse educator and researcher, I have come to understand the
- [International nurse visa pause extended despite staffing gaps](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/international-nurse-visa-pause-extended-despite-staffing-gaps/) - The government paused its processing of new visa applications until fiscal 2025, leaving thousands of international nurses in limbo as they look to fill health systems’ pervasive staffing gaps.
- [As nursing visas again hit their annual limit, industry groups call for Congress to step in](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/as-nursing-visas-again-hit-their-annual-limit-industry-groups-call-for-congress-to-step-in/) - International workers’ high demand for employment-based immigrant visas has led the State Department to effectively cut off the flow of green cards for skilled workers, including nurses, for the remainder of the fiscal year. In its Visa Bulletin for July 2024, the department wrote that “it has become necessary” to retrogress its final action date for
- [Fixing America’s healthcare workforce shortage | Viewpoint](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/fixing-americas-healthcare-workforce-shortage-viewpoint/) - America’s healthcare system faces an urgent challenge: Our workforce is at the breaking point. We simply don’t have enough physicians, nurses, and healthcare technicians to meet the needs of patients. And with our nation’s aging population and rising demand for healthcare services, the problem will only grow worse if we don’t start addressing it immediately...
- [State Dept freezes healthcare worker visas while Workforce Resilience Act lingers in Congress ](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/state-dept-freezes-healthcare-worker-visas-while-workforce-resilience-act-lingers-in-congress/) - The Healthcare Workforce Coalition renewed its advocacy push to increase the number of immigrant nurses entering the US, calling on both chambers of Congress Friday to pass the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act... To read the full article in McKnight's Long-Term Care News, click here.
- [#HAVhope Friday: AHA Brings Awareness to Reducing Violence in Healthcare Settings](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/havhope-friday-aha-brings-awareness-to-reducing-violence-in-healthcare-settings/) - The Healthcare Workforce Coalition (HWC) commends the American Hospital Association (AHA) for hosting a National Day of Awareness about combatting violence in hospitals and health systems. This year, on June 7th, AHA is hosting the eighth annual Hospitals Against Violence #HAVhope Friday where hospitals and health systems strive to find solutions for a safer workforce
- [56% of ER Nurses Experienced Workplace Violence in the Last 30 Days](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/56-of-er-nurses-experienced-workplace-violence-in-the-last-30-days/) - Hospitals are supposed to be safe spaces. Unfortunately, violence and abuse against healthcare workers has become all too common. Now, a recent survey from the Emergency Nurses Association highlights how shockingly widespread workplace violence is in the ER. In a poll of 500 ENA members from across the country, 56% reported suffering physical violence or
- [Coalition Applauds Senate HELP Committee for Passing Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/coalition-applauds-senate-help-committee-for-passing-dr-lorna-breen-health-care-provider-protection-reauthorization-act/) - Washington, DC – The Healthcare Workforce Coalition (HWC) commends the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) for passing the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act S. (3679) at a committee markup today. This bipartisan legislation supports grant programs for mental health training and education, peer support programs, and crisis intervention
- [Academically Preparing Students to Become Practice Ready Nurses: ATI Holy Name Case Study](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/academically-preparing-students-to-become-practice-ready-nurses-ati-holy-name-case-study/) - THE CHALLENGE The U.S. is facing a serious shortage of nurses. Roughly 100,000 registered nurses were estimated to have left the field during the COVID-19 pandemic due to stress, burnout, and retirements. If that wasn’t bad enough, research shows that approximately 800,000 nurses intend to leave the profession by 2027. Moreover, the need to help
- [As State Department Freezes Visas for Healthcare Professionals, Healthcare Workforce Coalition Urges Congress to Pass Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/as-state-department-freezes-visas-for-healthcare-professionals-healthcare-workforce-coalition-urges-congress-to-pass-healthcare-workforce-resilience-act/) - With over 102 million Americans living in a federally designated Health Professional Shortage Area, it is critical for the U.S. to bolster the nursing workforce with highly educated and qualified professionals Washington, DC – The Healthcare Workforce Coalition today urged Congress to swiftly pass the bipartisan Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 6205/S. 3211) in light of
- [HWC Members Express Gratitude and Support for Nurses During #NationalNursesWeek](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/hwc-members-express-gratitude-and-support-for-nurses-during-nationalnursesweek/) - During National Nurses Week, the Healthcare Workforce Coalition (HWC) is proud to stand alongside our members in recognizing the dedication and resilience of nurses. During National Nurses Day on May 6 and International Nurses Day on May 12 and throughout this celebratory week, our coalition partners shared their commitment to supporting and advocating for the
- [Addressing Enrollment Challenges in U.S. Nursing Education: A Look at AACN’s Latest Data](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/addressing-enrollment-challenges-in-u-s-nursing-education-a-look-at-aacns-latest-data/) - The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) recently released its annual national survey, revealing critical insights into the current state of nursing education in the United States. AACN surveyed nursing schools with baccalaureate and higher degrees and found that while enrollment in entry-level nursing programs remains stable, there is a concerning decline in advanced
- [Improving Immigration Policies for International Nurses: Bituina's Journey](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/improving-immigration-policies-for-international-nurses-bituinas-journey/) - Bituina, an exceptional nurse hailing from the Philippines, embarked on a remarkable journey to the United States in March 2021. Her narrative shines a light on the challenges and triumphs experienced by international nurses, shedding profound insight into the urgent necessity for enhanced immigration policies to facilitate the entry of highly qualified professionals like herself
- [Empowering Healthcare and Challenges: Glenda's Story](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/empowering-healthcare-and-challenges-glendas-story/) - Glenda’s journey from the Philippines to the U.S. encapsulates a dream spanning more than a decade. Despite facing numerous hurdles, including retrogression and the closure of an opportunity for a U.S. visa, Glenda’s determination led her to work as a nurse in Saudi Arabia for six years. During her time, she was able to foster
- [Healthcare Workforce Coalition Salutes Nurses While Calling on Congress to Advance Workforce Solutions](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/healthcare-workforce-coalition-salutes-nurses-while-calling-on-congress-to-advance-workforce-solutions/) - Washington, DC – As National Nurses Week commences, the Healthcare Workforce Coalition (HWC) proudly honors the invaluable contributions of nurses across the United States. Today, on National Recognition Day for Nurses, we spotlight the critical role nurses play not only in patient care but as central pillars of our healthcare system. This National Nurses Week (May
- [Congress Must Address America’s Unprecedented Healthcare Workforce Shortage](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/congress-must-address-americas-unprecedented-healthcare-workforce-shortage/) - America is in an unprecedented healthcare workforce crisis that is only worsening by the day. We must fill the gaps in our nation’s healthcare workforce—particularly among America’s nursing workforce, who are the backbone of our healthcare system—to ensure access to vital care in communities nationwide. Click here to see the full article on the Real
- [House E&C Committee Advances HWC-Backed Legislation to Address Burnout ](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/house-ec-committee-advances-hwc-backed-legislation-to-address-burnout/) - On March 20, the full House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously voted (48-0) to advance the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act of 2024. Endorsed by the Healthcare Workforce Coalition, the bipartisan bill is intended to help address mental health challenges and burnout among the country’s healthcare workforce. Recognizing the significant mental health challenges
- [Healthcare Workforce Coalition Visits Capitol Hill Seeking Solutions to America’s Healthcare Workforce Shortage Crisis](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/healthcare-workforce-coalition-visits-capitol-hill-seeking-solutions-to-americas-healthcare-workforce-shortage-crisis/) - WASHINGTON – Representatives of the Healthcare Workforce Coalition – a coalition of healthcare stakeholders from across disciplines and the healthcare continuum advocating for common-sense solutions to the workforce shortage – are today meeting with lawmakers and legislative staff on Capitol Hill to advocate for policy solutions to bolster, retain, and sustain America’s healthcare workforce and better
- [Healthcare Workforce Coalition Applauds Bipartisan Resolution to Designate Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/healthcare-workforce-coalition-applauds-bipartisan-resolution-to-designate-health-workforce-well-being-day-of-awareness/) - Washington, DC – The Healthcare Workforce Coalition applauds Congress for supporting a bipartisan resolution to designate today, March 18, 2024, as Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Roger Marshall (R-KS), who introduced the resolution, chose the date to coincide with the day that the landmark Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider
- [Reauthorization of the Dr. Lorna Breen Provider Protection Act Advances in House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/reauthorization-of-the-dr-lorna-breen-provider-protection-act-advances-in-house-energy-commerce-health-subcommittee/) - On March 12, the House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee advanced a variety of healthcare bills including the Reauthorization of the Dr. Lorna Breen Provider Protection Act (H.R. 7153/S. 3679). Specifically: H.R. 7153, the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act, led by Reps. Wild and Kiggans, was forwarded, without amendment, to the Full
- [Healthcare Workforce Coalition Endorses Reauthorization of Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/healthcare-workforce-coalition-endorses-reauthorization-of-dr-lorna-breen-health-care-provider-protection-act/) - Washington, D.C. – The Healthcare Workforce Coalition today announced its endorsement of H.R. 7153/S. 3679, which would reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. The bipartisan bill, introduced by Reps. Susan Wild (D-PA-7), Buddy Carter (R-GA-1), Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6), and Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA-2) in the House and Sens. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Todd Young (R-IN)
- [Healthcare Workforce Coalition Underscores Need for Health Worker Recruitment, Retention, & Safety Legislation in 2024](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/healthcare-workforce-coalition-underscores-need-for-health-worker-recruitment-retention-safety-legislation-in-2024/) - WASHINGTON – Launched in late 2023 in response to the escalating healthcare workforce crisis, the Healthcare Workforce Coalition continues to advocate for bipartisan legislative solutions to bolster and better support our nation’s healthcare workforce. Virtually every care setting, from hospitals to skilled nursing facilities, currently faces a severe shortage of nurses, physicians, and allied health
- [Limited Visas Hinder Hospitals Ability To Curb Nursing Shortfall](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/limited-visas-hinder-hospitals-ability-to-curb-nursing-shortfall/) - Covid-19 burnout and understaffed hospital wards have taken their toll on the nursing profession. An April 2023 study found that overworked nursing professionals and understaffing have driven “an overall 3.3% decline in the U.S. nursing workforce during the past 2 years.”
- [Healthcare Workforce Coalition Endorses SAVE Act to Protect Hospital Workers from Workplace Violence](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/healthcare-workforce-coalition-endorses-save-act-to-protect-hospital-workers-from-workplace-violence/) - The Healthcare Workforce Coalition today announced its endorsement of the bipartisan Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act (H.R. 2584 / S. 2768), which aims to protect hospital employees from violence in the workplace. The Senate bill was introduced on September 12 by Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Marco Rubio (R-FL). Reps. Larry Bucshon,
- [Nurse Shortages Are Set To Get Even Worse With Mass Visa Delays](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/nurse-shortages-are-set-to-get-even-worse-with-mass-us-visa-delays/)
- [Nurse Shortages Are Set to Get Even Worse With Mass US Visa Delays](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/nurse-shortages-are-set-to-get-even-worse-with-mass-us-visa-delays-2/)
- [Healthcare Workforce Coalition Applauds Reintroduction of Bipartisan Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/healthcare-workforce-coalition-applauds-reintroduction-of-bipartisan-healthcare-workforce-resilience-act/) - Washington, DC, November 03, 2023 --(PR.com)-- The Healthcare Workforce Coalition today applauded Sens. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE-2) and Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) for reintroducing the bipartisan Healthcare Workforce Resilience (HWRA) Act. If passed, the legislation would allow U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to recapture up to 25,000 previously
- [Diverse Group of Healthcare Stakeholders Forms New Coalition to Address Nation’s Healthcare Workforce Shortage Crisis](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/diverse-group-of-healthcare-stakeholders-forms-new-coalition-to-address-nations-healthcare-workforce-shortage-crisis/) - Washington, DC, October 19, 2023 --(PR.com)-- Today, a group of healthcare stakeholders announced the formation of the Healthcare Workforce Coalition. The coalition aims to unite stakeholders from various disciplines and across the healthcare continuum to advocate for common-sense solutions that address the severe staffing shortage plaguing the nation’s healthcare system. Together, the group will advocate for
- [US Visa Retrogression: Nurse Shortages Are Set To Get Even Worse With Mass Visa Delays](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/us-visa-retrogression-nurse-shortages-are-set-to-get-even-worse-with-mass-visa-delays/)
- [Fixing America’s Crisis-level Nursing Shortage](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/fixing-americas-crisis-level-nursing-shortage/)
- [Healthcare Workforce Coalition Formed to Address Staffing Shortage in Healthcare System](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/healthcare-workforce-coalition-formed-to-address-staffing-shortage-in-healthcare-system/)
- [Workforce Coalition Aims To Bolster Pipeline, Recruit Foreign Providers](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/workforce-coalition-aims-to-bolster-pipeline-recruit-foreign-providers/)
- [New Healthcare Coalition to Push Congress for Workforce, Immigration Solutions](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/new-healthcare-coalition-to-push-congress-for-workforce-immigration-solutions/)
- [Nurse Shortages Are Set To Get Even Worse With Mass Visa Delays](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/nurse-shortages-are-set-to-get-even-worse-with-mass-visa-delays/)
- [Hiring Surge Propels Capacity, Revenue Gains for VITAS](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/hiring-surge-propels-capacity-revenue-gains-for-vitas/)
- [Coalition Applauds Reintroduction of Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act  ](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/coalition-applauds-reintroduction-of-healthcare-workforce-resilience-act/)
- [Providers Hail Immigration Bill That Seeks to Reissue Visas to Healthcare Pros](https://healthcareworkforce.org/news/providers-hail-immigration-bill-that-seeks-to-reissue-visas-to-healthcare-pros/)

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- [About](https://healthcareworkforce.org/about/) - About Us Who We Are While there are many voices advocating for addressing health care workforce shortages, there is not one collective voice urging action this Congress. The Healthcare Workforce Coalition intends to be that voice, bringing stakeholders together across disciplines and the health care continuum to advocate for common-sense solutions. LEARN MORE Our Members
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