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Delays in visa program threaten placement of hundreds of doctors in underserved areas

May 1, 2026 / 5:00 AM EDT / KFF Health News

Delays in visa program threaten placement of hundreds of doctors in underserved areas

TL;DR

  • Delays in a visa program are impacting doctor placements.
  • Hundreds of doctors are affected by these delays.
  • The doctors are intended for underserved areas.
  • The delays threaten the availability of healthcare in these regions.