A potential loss of work authorization for Temporary Protected Status holders could put serious strain on an already struggling healthcare workforce across the country.
TPS holders currently account for 15% of all noncitizen workers employed in the healthcare sector. If their work permits are taken away, industry observers say the impact on staffing levels could be severe.
The U.S. healthcare system has faced persistent workforce shortages in recent years, and the removal of this group of workers could deepen those gaps at hospitals, clinics, and care facilities nationwide.
