David H. Bor

2 months ago | jamanetwork.com | Hunter College |Sharon Touw |David H. Bor |David Himmelstein

Deporting Immigrants May Further Shrink the Health Care Workforce Nearly half of US nursing homes report limiting admissions because of staffing shortages,1 and only 19% currently meet the minimum staffing levels mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services by 2029.2 Shortages of nurses and other personnel caused two-thirds of hospitals to operate below full capacity in 2023.3 The Trump administration’s plans to deport undocumented immigrants and some with temporary protected...

Oct 28, 2024 | jamanetwork.com | Hunter College |Danny McCormick |David Himmelstein |David H. Bor

Job Lock and Parents of Children With Cystic Fibrosis US health care coverage is typically tied to employment, sometimes causing job lock, which deters people from changing employment because they need to maintain coverage. Few studies have assessed job lock due to children’s need for health care.1,2 Children with cystic fibrosis (CF) have substantial care needs, including costly medications, tests, and quarterly visits with interprofessional teams.