by Abigail Devereaux, Independent Institute, Aug.16, 2024- Doctor shortages are becoming endemic in Kansas, including an estimated 50 percent fewer primary care physicians than needed, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The American Immigration Council says that unique health care worker job postings increased by 20.8 percent in the state between 2017 and 2021, although the population increased by less than 1 percent over the same period.
Kansas isn’t alone. Most states in the country are experiencing similar shortages. ... Requiring foreign doctors to both pass the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam and endure a second residency isn’t necessary to ensure quality and patient safety. After passing the test, foreign doctors could be issued a temporary license under the supervision of a state-licensed doctor for one to two years before applying for an unrestricted license
Tennessee requires two years of employment in a hospital with a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, though international medical graduates can work as physicians instead of residents. Its new rule came into effect on July 1 and has had significant ripple effects. ... Kansas and other states facing doctor shortages should follow Tennessee and remove the requirement that foreign doctors repeat their residencies, instead allowing them to apply for unrestricted licenses. (read more)
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