We are pleased to announce the revival of our Health Law Compliance Series for 2026. Please join us on a select Thursday each month for an in-depth exploration of the critical compliance challenges facing healthcare providers today. This series has been designed to equip you with the practical knowledge and tools needed to navigate today's complex regulatory landscape with confidence.
Attendance certificates available upon request after the webinar to be used in a self-application for CLE credit.
This Month's Topic
Healthcare Hiring Under Pressure: Immigration Costs, Delays, and Emerging Relief
Healthcare employers are facing increasing challenges in recruiting and retaining foreign national talent at a time of sustained workforce shortages. Recent policy changes, including a significant new H-1B fee and ongoing adjudication delays, are disrupting traditional hiring pipelines and creating uncertainty across the healthcare sector. At the same time, new legislation may provide meaningful relief, but its timing and impact remain uncertain.
This complimentary webinar will provide a practical overview of the current landscape and strategies for moving forward. We will address:
- The $100,000 H-1B fee and its impact on hiring foreign healthcare workers
- Real-world effects on healthcare systems, including rural and underserved providers
- Proposed legislation that could exempt certain healthcare workers from new H-1B restrictions
- The USCIS “benefits pause” and resulting adjudication delays across multiple visa categories
- Disruptions to key pipelines, including F-1 to OPT to H-1B transitions
- Practical immigration options for healthcare employers, including cap-exempt H-1B, TN, J-1, and green card pathways
- Strategic considerations to mitigate workforce disruptions and plan for ongoing uncertainty
Agenda:
Thursday, April 19
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM MDT
Location:
Webinar Only
Speaker:
Samantha Wolfe
Questions?
Contact Sophie Erickson-Viereck at 303.290.1622 or slericksonviereck@hollandhart.com