S 1701

The STORM Act allows the President to utilize private health care workforce platforms during declared emergencies. These platforms connect credentialed independent contractor health care workers with states and the federal government to address surges in healthcare demand. The bill facilitates state licensure waivers for out-of-state workers and establishes reporting requirements to track the use of these platforms and any challenges encountered. It also includes liability protections for these platforms and their workers, subject to exceptions for willful misconduct.