Strengthening Medically Underserved Areas Through International Talent

Client Type: Large Health System / Integrated Healthcare Network
Industry: Healthcare and Life Sciences
Location: Texas, USA

Challenge
One of the nation’s largest health systems faced persistent challenges staffing physicians in medically underserved communities, where shortages are most acute. Although new legislation created pathways for internationally trained doctors to practice in Texas, navigating Texas Medical Board rules and federal certification requirements posed barriers to integrating foreign physicians effectively into the healthcare workforce.

Approach
Indigo Global Strategy advised the health system on navigating complex state and federal regulations governing foreign physician practice. We partnered with leadership to design a compliant framework for recruitment, training, and professional development — ensuring that international medical graduates could successfully integrate into both the Texas system and the broader U.S. healthcare landscape.

Impact
The health system gained access to a new pool of highly qualified physicians, strengthening its ability to deliver care in underserved areas. By combining regulatory guidance with workforce development strategies, Indigo Global Strategy enabled sustainable solutions that improve healthcare access and support long-term system resilience.