Committee advances CORE Act to centralize certain health licensure functions Leader Johnson's administration bill, titled the CORE Act, would consolidate several smaller health licensing boards under a commissioner-issued licensing agency in the Department of Health; the bill passed the committee and will move to the calendar after departmental testimony affirmed cost and efficiency benefits.

Tennessee is taking a bold step towards efficiency in healthcare with the CORE Act, aiming to streamline multiple licensing boards under one umbrella for faster, cost-effective services.

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Connecticut DPH hearing continues in nurse Rochelle George’s credential dispute; judge to review briefs, move to executive session A Jan. 12 continuation of a Connecticut Department of Public Health disciplinary hearing focused on testimony about Rochelle George’s education and transfer credits, with counsel disputing how a MedSurg II grade and online work were handled. The officer said she will read the new briefs and reconvened in executive session to review sealed transcript pages.

A disciplinary hearing unfolds in Connecticut as registered nurse Rochelle George defends her educational credentials, with a decision that could impact her license status on the horizon.

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House Appropriations Committee advances five bills on housing, health and unemployment The House Appropriations Committee packaged and advanced five bills addressing tenant background checks, LIFE program materials, a physician assistant compact, physician nutrition training, and unemployment-compensation averaging; the committee passed two packages and one bill by roll call.

The House Appropriations Committee just moved forward with five critical bills that could reshape housing, health, and unemployment policies in Pennsylvania!

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