doctor shortages

Foreign-trained medical professionals could help address a workforce shortage and meet the growing demand for care. But they often face barriers to getting certified in the U.S.

In advance of the 2022 legislative session, lawmakers eye ways to bolster education and training programs for nurses and other health professionals to help alleviate industry-wide staffing woes.

Florida hospitals have seen a 29 percent increase in the number of residency slots since 2013, but the state still faces physician workforce challenges, a…