The American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment (AAIHR) is the premier advocate for international healthcare workers and the health systems that rely on them. Learn how our ethical recruiting standards protect international healthcare workers.
AAIHR believes that healthcare professionals should be given a priority over other occupations in our immigration system. Without adequate numbers of highly skilled healthcare professionals, many Americans are at risk of going without much needed healthcare, especially in rural communities and underserved populations. By cultivating a global workforce, AAIHR believes that the United States can more effectively meet the healthcare needs of its citizens.
We understand that safe, quality healthcare is directly dependent upon an adequate supply, distribution, and utilization of qualified and committed healthcare professionals. We also believe that America should be implementing a variety of methods to ensure an adequate supply of healthcare professionals, which includes legal and ethical international recruitment.
AAIHR member organizations affirm the many potential benefits of international recruitment to U.S. patients and American healthcare organizations, including the alleviation of chronic and growing U.S. healthcare worker shortages.
We support lawful immigration of international healthcare professionals to work in the U.S. provided they meet all federal and state qualifications for entry and practice.
The AAIHR has a zero-tolerance policy for member violations of our ethical recruitment policy. Our Independent Review Board protects international nurses.
The AAIHR is the premier advocate for international healthcare workers and the health systems that rely on them. Learn how our ethical recruiting standards protect international health care workers.
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