Uruguay’s Public Health Undersecretary has expressed doubts regarding the legal feasibility of a proposal requiring specialists to complete a two-year mandatory service at the state healthcare provider, ASSE, as a condition for registration and licensing. The proposal, initially put forward by a Frente Amplio representative, aims to address healthcare access issues. However, concerns center on whether such a requirement is legally permissible. A deputy from the ruling coalition went further, stating the proposal is “incompatible” with existing legal frameworks. The debate highlights tensions surrounding potential solutions to staffing shortages within the public healthcare system. Officials are questioning if tying professional licensing to mandatory service infringes upon rights or creates undue burdens. Further legal review is anticipated before the proposal progresses.