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flag Illinois healthcare workers move to Iowa over six-month licensing delays, seeking faster processing and better opportunities.

flag Illinois healthcare providers, including physician assistants and nurse practitioners, are relocating to Iowa due to prolonged licensing delays averaging six months in Illinois, compared to faster processing in Iowa. flag State officials warn the backlog harms workers’ incomes, state productivity, and patient access to care. flag While Illinois is developing a new licensing system for rollout by year-end, lawmakers urge faster action, cautioning that interim measures could disrupt reforms. flag Iowa’s efficient process, lower living costs, and growing healthcare opportunities make it an attractive alternative, highlighting how bureaucratic delays can undermine healthcare access even in progressive states.

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