New Map Shows State-Level Legislation to Address Health Care Workforce Shortages

In 2019, more than 40 states introduced legislation describing the procedures, actions, and processes that a health care practitioner is permitted to undertake in keeping with the terms of their professional licensure.  This new interactive map shows recent scope of practice legislation by state.  The map was created by the National Conference of State Legislatures, supported by cooperative agreement between the Health Resources and Services Administration and the National Organizations of State and Local Health Officials. Read more here.