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Telemedicine, interstate license compact top list of concerns

February 9, 2018
The Federation of State Medical Boards surveyed its members about their top concerns. Two key issues in practice mobility, telehealth and the interstate licensure compact, …

South Dakota governor: licensing compact drawing interest

January 25, 2018
South Carolina Governor Dennis Daugaard addresses interest in the interstate licensing compact as he summarizes legislative session. Listen …

American Institute of Architects issues statement on licensing

January 25, 2018
Professional licensing for architects protects the public, says the AIA in a recent statement. Read the full article …

Webside manner

December 30, 2017
Wired magazine reports that telehealth requires practitioners to develop specialized skills in interacting with patients and clients through technology.  Read more. …

Vermont changes licensing laws to help recruit addiction counselors

October 17, 2017
Vermont streamlines licensing for addiction counselors to address the state’s opioid crisis. Read more. …

Waiving fees for hurricane evacuees

October 9, 2017
In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria, Florida Governor Rick Scott waived occupational licensing fees for individuals relocating from Puerto Rico. Read …

Survey says state medical boards most concerned with telemedicine

December 22, 2016
Telemedicine topped the list of concerns for 2017 in a survey of 57 state medical boards. …

Kentucky considering PT licensing compact

December 22, 2016
The Kentucky legislature is slated to consider joining the licensure compact for physical therapists in the 2017 legislative session. Read more. …

Nurse licensing compact changes on the horizon

May 11, 2016
Telemedicine compact for nurses makes progress.
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