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Trump's Deportation Plan Threatens U.S. Healthcare Workforce

4/3/2025

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The Trump administration's deportation plan poses a significant risk to the U.S. healthcare workforce, especially in New York, where nearly 13% of healthcare workers are noncitizens. This could exacerbate staffing shortages in nursing homes and home care, jeopardizing care for the most vulnerable. With 99% of nursing homes already struggling to fill positions, the crisis deepens.

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Story summary

The Trump administration's deportation plan poses a significant risk to the U.S. healthcare workforce, especially in New York, where nearly 13% of healthcare workers are noncitizens. This could exacerbate staffing shortages in nursing homes and home care, jeopardizing care for the most vulnerable. With 99% of nursing homes already struggling to fill positions, the crisis deepens.