By: Rachael Jeanfreau & Carrie L. Jones

The United States is facing healthcare workforce shortages. Louisiana is no exception as we are faced with severe physician shortages, especially in rural areas.  Act 646 of the 2024 Louisiana Regular Legislative Session seeks to address physician shortages in Louisiana by creating a less burdensome pathway for licensure for international physicians.  The new law is an innovative approach to address physician shortages and gives Louisiana hospitals the ability to attract highly trained and competent physicians that otherwise would not come to our state.