Interstate Occupational Licensure Arrangements to Expand Access to Behavioral Health Services
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Description
Policy brief describing state-based provisions to expand behavioral health services through interstate licensure arrangements for providers. Discusses potential impact on provision of behavioral health services, including telehealth, with a focus on how expanded services might enhance access for rural residents. Features state-level maps showing where legislation has been enacted or introduced, as of November 2024.
Author(s)
Natalia V. Oster, C. Holly A. Andrilla, Davis G. Patterson, Lisa A. Garberson, Janessa M. Graves
Date
07/2025
Organization
WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
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· Behavioral health workforce
· Health workforce shortage designations
· Health workforce supply and demand
· Legislation and regulations
· Licensure and certification of health professionals
· Mental health
· State-by-state data
· Substance use and misuse
· Telehealth
· State-by-state