Trump administration will allow doctors to practice across state lines to address pandemic
by Cassidy Morrison
March 18, 2020 12:55 PM
The Department of Health and Human Services will permit all medical care providers to practice across state lines, regardless of their state license, to treat more coronavirus patients.
Vice President Mike Pence announced the new regulation Wednesday "to meet the need of hospitals that may arise in adjoining areas."
Normally, healthcare professionals must hold licenses in practice in certain states. Without the proper licensing, doctors cannot meet with patients or perform procedures outside of those states.
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BRAVO! This is a great idea. Like any first responders, they flock to where the problem lies... If there is a disaster, firemen and policemen come from around the country. Now docs, nurses, and maybe EMTs can too... Brilliant!
Now the other way around - A reasonable and safe way to distribute patients away from hotspots to unaffected areas to take the weight off of overextended assets.
