An Act relating to the rural health transformation program; relating to the interstate medical licensure compact; relating to the PA licensure compact; relating to the psychology interjurisdictional compact; relating to the practice of respiratory care; relating to the duties of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development; relating to telehealth provided by respiratory care practitioners; relating to a social work licensure compact; relating to the practice of social work;...

Summary

The act adopts the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, the Social Work Licensure Compact, and related compacts for audiology, respiratory care, and other health professions. It also establishes a Rural Health Transformation Program advisory council and assigns new duties to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. The goal is to make it easier for licensed providers to practice across state lines, improve telehealth access, and strengthen rural health services.

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