HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania is now a full participant in three health care licensure compacts that make it easier for qualified doctors, nurses and physical therapists to provide care across state lines.
Act 79 of 2024 opened the door to allow the Commonwealth to become a full participant in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Nurse Licensure Compact and Physical Therapy Licensure Compact.
Instead of requiring months to complete the full licensure process, as a result of full compact participation, out-of-state practitioners are now able to contribute to Pennsylvania’s health care workforce within days, helping to meet critical staffing needs and improving access to care.
In addition, doctors, nurses and physical therapists licensed in Pennsylvania can now work in other states that are members of the compacts. Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) supported the new act.
