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Recent Changes to Florida’s “Mobile Opportunity by Interstate Licensure Endorsement (MOBILE) Act” for Health Care Practitioners

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Last year, we reported on Florida’s adoption of the “Mobile Opportunity by Interstate Licensure Endorsement (MOBILE) Act” (Section 456.0145, Florida Statutes), which created a consistent regulatory framework for licensure by...more

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Oregon SB 951: New Restrictions on the Corporate Practice of Medicine in Oregon

On June 9, 2025, Oregon Gov. Kotek signed Senate Bill 951 into law, imposing significant new limitations on corporate involvement in medical practices. This legislation reinforces and expands Oregon's existing restrictions on...more

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Massachusetts to Require License for Office-Based Surgical Centers

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Many existing office-based surgical centers in Massachusetts will soon be required to obtain a new type of healthcare facility license. Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed House Bill No. 5159 into law on Jan. 8, 2025,...more

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Massachusetts: New Year, New Law — Governor Signs “An Act enhancing the market review process” (House Bill No. 5159)

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On January 8, 2025, Governor Maura Healey signed into law H.B. 5159, “an Act enhancing the market review process.” This new law promises sweeping reform to reshape how health care businesses operate and grow...more

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Trending in Telehealth: August 13 – 26, 2024

Trending in Telehealth highlights state legislative and regulatory developments that impact the healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists and technology companies that deliver and facilitate...more

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Florida Legislation Will Increase Background Screening for Healthcare Professionals

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House Bill 975, if signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, will have a significant impact on the Florida criminal background screening requirements for healthcare professionals and facilities. Currently, only certain healthcare...more

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Trending in Telehealth: November 8 – 14, 2023

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Trending in Telehealth highlights state legislative and regulatory developments that impact the healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists and technology companies that deliver and facilitate...more

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Connecticut Adds Requirements for Opioid Prescribing and Expands Provider Licensure and Credentialing Avenues

On June 28, 2023, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed Public Act No. 23-97, “An Act Concerning Health and Wellness for Connecticut Residents.”  The Act includes a wide range of provisions aimed at supporting health care...more

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Connecticut Expands Advanced Practice Providers’ Scope of Practice to Include Certain Forms of Abortion

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont recently signed legislation to expand the scope of practice of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), nurse-midwives, and physician assistants (PAs) to perform certain forms of abortion....more

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Telehealth in Idaho: Regulations Withdrawn

As part of Governor Little’s initiative to reduce nonessential regulations, Idaho licensing boards (including the Idaho Board of Medicine) have withdrawn their rules implementing the Idaho Telehealth Access Act for healthcare...more

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New Idaho Laws Affecting Healthcare Providers – Effective July 1

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In our prior alert, we discussed the Idaho Patient Act and its impact on medical debt collection after January 1, 2021. Idaho healthcare providers should also be aware of several other new state laws that take effect July 1,...more

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New Laws Impacting California Behavioral Health Care Providers and Labs

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As part of an increasing trend towards regulation of behavioral health, a pair of new laws have been adopted that will impact certain California behavioral health providers and laboratories, with two proposed companion laws...more

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Connecticut Enacts Law Revising Various Department of Public Health Statutes

On June 13, 2018, Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy signed into law Public Act No. 18-168 “An Act Concerning the Department of Public Health’s Recommendations Regarding Various Revisions to the Public Health Statutes” (PA...more

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New Connecticut Legislation Updates Laws Concerning Urgent Care Centers, Hospital-Based Facility Fees and Freestanding Hospital...

On June 12, 2018, Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy signed into law Public Act No. 18-149 “An Act Concerning Outpatient Clinics, Urgent Care Centers and Freestanding Emergency Departments” (PA 18-149). This legislation...more

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Telemedicine nursing licensure compact legislation enacted in 6 states and 7 more right behind

In another case of technology out pacing the law, telemedicine has continued to push the limits of state medical professional licensure laws. Generally, physicians and nurses must be licensed in the state in which they...more

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Virginia Telehealth Law: What You Need to Know

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Virginia has made strides to expand the telehealth offerings available to its residents and the Old Dominion took another step forward advancing telemedicine when it enacted a bill amending Virginia Code § 38.2-3418.16 to...more

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Six Ways to Take Advantage of New Hampshire’s New Telemedicine Law

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A physician in New Hampshire can now establish a valid doctor-patient relationship without needing a prior in-person exam. This is among several recent changes in New Hampshire’s telemedicine laws that offer new opportunities...more

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