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'Devastating results': Health expert slams Trump admin over 'sharpest threat' in decades

A health expert says the Education Department's plan to redefine professional degrees could threaten Americans' access to health care.
Proposed changes would recategorize nursing, public health, and related fields as nonprofessional, affecting loan eligibility.
Critics warn the move could worsen workforce shortages and drive up costs for graduate degrees.
Officials argue the change aims to reduce costs, arguing for redefinition of what counts as a professional degree.
Experts warn the policy could shift resources away from prevention-focused care in the health system.
The analysis highlights potential impacts on rural and underserved communities' access to care.
Ngo argues the policy would reduce access to federal loans like Grad PLUS for graduate health fields.
The Education Department's stance centers on cost reduction, despite concerns about care access.
The report emphasizes potential nationwide consequences for health workers and patients alike.
The piece provides context from Ngo, a Columbia University expert, on the health workforce impact.

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