Opinion: An immigration fix to address the health care workforce crisis

America stands on the brink of a health care workforce crisis. Within just four years, the nation will face a severe shortage of critical health care workers needed to support our aging population. For example, the number of nursing assistants — a critical role for elder care — is increasing at a rate of only 0.1% annually. They are projected to make up roughly 70% of a 100,000-worker shortfall in health care by 2028.

Health care access and quality are at risk if this shortage remains overlooked. To address it, congressional leaders and President-elect Trump must consider innovative solutions, including one already within reach: leveraging the skilled non-citizen workforce trained in U.S. institutions.

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