New HHS Guidance Creates Opportunities for States
On March 24, the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services sent a letter to governors urging them to use all available authorities to waive or suspend state licensure, supervision, and scope-of-practice laws and regulations to extend the capacity of the health care system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the Secretary asks governors to: Honor out-of-state licenses to allow health professionals from any state to deliver services, either in person or through