HR 8723
To condition receipt of State funding from the Bureau of Health Workforce on adoption by the State of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, and for other purposes.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve access to healthcare by encouraging states to streamline physician licensing across state lines. It requires states to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact within three years to receive federal funding from the Bureau of Health Workforce. Additionally, states receiving grants for telemedicine initiatives must implement public awareness campaigns to promote the use of telemedicine by specialists. The bill also reauthorizes these grants for the period of 2021-2025.
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Primary sponsor
Ted S. Yoho
Cosponsors
Jim Hagedorn
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