The National License

[Jolly]

I think the piece falls short. As always, there is a lot more to healthcare than just doctors...

https://www.realclearhealth.com/articles/2020/12/31/medical_licensure_portability_can_improve_health_care___111156.html

[George K]

@jolly said in The National License:

there is a lot more to healthcare than just doctors.

Of course.

Licensure for other health-related fields is probably just as big boondoggle.

And don't get me started talking about the malpractice tail...

[jon-nyc]

Florida is particularly strict, I've heard.

Lots of physicians retire there, and probably wouldn't mind putting in a few hours to stay useful and earn a little cash. The local doctors lobbied to make that damn near impossible.

[Jolly]

California and Florida for me. No reciprocity.

[Jolly]

Since the certification exams are nationally based, why not licensure?

Lab, X-ray, Pharmacists, RN's, LPN's, Respiratory, etc., all take certification exams.

[Mik]

the states' rights door swings both ways. Is there any other national licensure?

[Loki]

@mik said in The National License:

the states' rights door swings both ways. Is there any other national licensure?

States rights is the issue and you see it everywhere.

[Jolly]

Can state's rights be served by a Federal licensure? Interstate Commerce clause, perhaps?

[George K]

There exists reciprocity for driver's licensure.