New travel restrictions under the Trump administration are causing headaches for U.S. hospitals that rely on foreign doctors. Visa delays and appointment freezes are leaving medical positions unfilled—some just weeks before these doctors were supposed to start work. Places like Brooklyn’s Brookdale Hospital, which depends on international graduates to staff its teams, are caught in the crosshairs.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just bureaucratic red tape—it’s a staffing crisis with real-world consequences. Hospitals, especially in underserved areas, often lean on foreign-trained doctors to fill critical gaps. Delays mean longer wait times, overworked staff, and potentially worse care for patients. It’s a reminder of how immigration rules ripple far beyond politics.