Visa Fee Hike: Will Rural U.S. Lose Vital Doctors?

Could a $100,000 visa fee threaten rural healthcare? This episode dives into the potential impact of proposed H-1B visa hikes on foreign-trained doctors, particularly those from India, who are vital to underserved communities. Hear how doctors like Dr. Anantha in Arkansas and Dr. Kanipakam in Alabama are lifelines for their patients, and why even the *threat* of increased fees could worsen the looming doctor shortage and devastate already struggling rural hospitals. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.