June 12, 2024

New Resources for Occupational Licensure Compacts

The licensure process is intended to protect the general public and to ensure patient safety. Health professionals must meet the licensure requirements of the state where they are located and be licensed or legally permitted to practice in the state where the patient is located.

To practice in a state, providers must meet the requirements. Requirements include education exams and background checks. Health care providers are expected to maintain and renew their license. Maintenance may require an annual fee, continuing education and self-reporting disciplinary actions.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) supported Multi-Discipline Licensure Resource Project aims to improve licensure portability for health care professionals working between states and for people who are geographically isolated.

The site now includes compact information for professions such as:

• Psychology
• Social Work
• Counseling
• Dentistry
• Dieticians
• Physician Assistants
• Nursing
• School Psychologists

Learn More

List of all topics for licensure

See Licensing Across State Lines

June 10, 2024

New Occupations Added to Guide for Licensure Portability

The Multi-discipline Licensure Resource Project is an effort supported by HRSA to improve licensure portability for health care professions working between states and for people who are geographically isolated.

Previously, the site provided guidance for four disciplines:

• Psychology
• Social work
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy

New disciplines have been added:

• Counseling
• Dentistry
• Dietitians
• Emergency medical services
• Physician assistants
• Nursing
• Advanced practice nursing
• School psychologists

Click Here to Professional’s Guide to Occupational Licensure Compacts

May 31, 2024

Steps to Training and Developing the Workforce for Telehealth

A telehealth program requires a well-trained staff of health care providers and team members to be effective.

This best practice guide highlights telehealth training resources and Telementoring strategies to improve your practice.

Learn More

May 16, 2024

Become a New Site for the National Health Service Corp – Apply by June 25

Eligible health care facilities can apply to become National Health Service Corps (NHSC)-approved sites. The application for new sites interested in becoming NHSC-approved is now open through June 25 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

NHSC approved sites provide outpatient, comprehensive primary health care services to people in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).

Benefits to becoming an NHSC-approved site include assistance in recruiting, hiring and retaining quality providers through programs such as the NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program.

Learn More about becoming an NHSC site.

Get help with your application:

• 2024 NHSC New Site Application Webinar
  • Wednesday, May 22, 2024
  • 1 – 2:30 p.m. ET
  • Meeting ID: 160 099 3013
  • (833) 568-8864
  • Passcode: 83472874

• 2024 NHSC New Site Application Q&A Session
  • Wednesday, June 5, 2024
  • 1 – 2:30 p.m. ET

May 13, 2024

HRSA’s National Hansen’s Disease Program

Since 1984, The Health Resource and Services Administration’s (HRSA’s) National Hansen’s Disease (Leprosy) Program (NHDP) has served as the epicenter of Hansen’s disease, including free consultations, trainings, and medications for leprosy treatment at no cost to the patient.

The NHDP Program’s Clinical Center is located in Baton Rouge, LA and also manages an ambulatory care network of 16 Federally supported outpatient clinics across 10 states and Puerto Rico where patients can receive the following medical care for Hansen’s disease-related condition, free of charge:

• Antibiotics
• Pathology diagnostic services
• Physician visits at NHDP and clinics

For more information:

• Call 1-800-642-2477 or
• email hrsanhdpclinic@hrsa.gov
• Website: hrsa.gov/hansens-disease

Hansen’s Disease Resources:

• Diagnosis and Management – hrsa.gov/hansens-disease/diagnosis
• Medical Treatment – hrsa.gov/hansens-disease/diagnosis/recommended-treatment
• Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention: hrsa.gov/hansens-disease/leap
• Current Research – hrsa.gov/hansens-disease/research
• Appointments and Services – hrsa.gov/hansens-disease/clinical-center
• Training for Professionals – hrsa.gov/hansens-disease/training
• Frequently Asked Questions: hrsa.gov/hansens-disease/frequently-asked-questions

April 25, 2024

Partner Resources: Medicaid Redetermination Process

With more than 35 million redeterminations yet to be completed, beneficiaries still need accurate information about the Medicaid Redetermination process.

The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP), Family Voices and the Catalyst Center at Boston University has created fact sheets to provide important information for families and professionals.

For Patients and Families:

We lost Medicaid coverage: Now what?

For Providers:

Millions are at risk of coverage loss: What can MCH professionals do now to support families in the Medicaid redetermination process?