Pennsylvania State Rep. Frank Burns' bill advances in state House to implement interstate licensure compacts for healthcare, addressing staffing crisis.
Pennsylvania State Rep. Frank Burns' bill advances in state House to fully implement interstate licensure compacts for healthcare, addressing the staffing crisis. The proposal requires the state police to submit fingerprints of healthcare license applicants for FBI federal background checks and for the Pennsylvania Department of State to use these results for eligibility determination. This would allow practitioners from member states to work in Pennsylvania or via telemedicine without additional credentials.
April 16, 2024
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