BC Attracts US Healthcare Workers
Recruitment campaign launched in March 2025 targeting Washington, Oregon, and California.
Changes allow expedited licensing for US-trained professionals.
Over 1,400 applications and 3,000 expressions of interest received since May.
38 physicians, 80 nurses, 16 nurse practitioners, and 8 allied health workers applied.
Osborne linked increased interest to US workers seeking a system valuing skills and universal care.
Recruitment aims to address staffing shortages, especially in rural areas, with funding and reforms.
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