Committee hears bill to join four interstate health-professional licensure compacts The Alaska House Labor and Commerce Committee reviewed HB 352, a bill to enroll Alaska in four interstate licensure compacts for physicians, physician assistants, psychologists (PSYPACT), and EMS personnel; witnesses said the compacts speed licensure and add modest fees for applicants, and state staff said no new division staffing is expected.

Alaska is on the brink of enhancing healthcare access by considering a bill to join four interstate medical licensure compacts—could this be a game-changer for medical professionals in the state?

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Senate committee advances amendment to let physician associates join interstate licensure compact The EDNA committee heard sponsor Sen. David Rochefort and health‑sector witnesses support a replace‑all amendment to Senate Bill 425 to have New Hampshire join the multistate PA compact, highlighting rural access and federal grant competitiveness; committee moved the amendment out by voice vote.

New Hampshire is on the verge of a game-changing amendment that would allow physician associates to practice across state lines, enhancing healthcare access in rural areas!

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Committee amends, advances bill to add continuing competence requirements for occupational therapists A3381 would require continuing competence and professional development for licensed occupational therapists and assistants, add a statutory definition of occupational therapy services, and prepare New Jersey to join a multistate licensure compact. Supporters said the statute has not been updated since 1993 and the change will allow practitioners to participate in interstate compacts.

New Jersey's 30-year-old occupational therapy regulations are getting a much-needed update to enhance professional standards and enable multistate practice!

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FBI background-check approvals slow Kansass rollout of interstate licensure compacts, agencies say Multiple agencies told the committee that federal fingerprint/background-check authority and administrative steps at the KBI and compact commissions have delayed Kansas from issuing compact privileges for some professions, notably physical therapy; agencies urged legislative help to expedite approvals and fund implementation.

Kansas faces delays in issuing interstate licensure compacts for professions like physical therapy due to federal background-check hurdles, but help may be on the way!

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Senate enacts Social Work Licensure Compact to enhance interstate practice New law facilitates access to social workers and supports multistate practice standards.

Maryland's Senate Bill 174 could revolutionize social work by streamlining licensure across state lines, ensuring more people access vital services when they need them most.

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Georgia House passes bill to join Interstate Compact for School Psychologists House Bill 81 amends education laws to incorporate school psychologists interstate compact.

Georgia's House Bill 81 could revolutionize mental health support in schools by allowing school psychologists to practice across state lines, addressing urgent student needs.

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