Rural Healthcare Workforce – News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Nov 26, 2024 - The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is seeking comments on a requirement regarding the workflow for credentialing healthcare practitioners working independently, in hospitals, or in clinics to prescribe controlled substances electronically. Comments are due January 27, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Nov 7, 2024 - Highlights the University of Nebraska Medical Center's College of Dentistry's efforts to increase the rural dental workforce. Discusses both tuition incentives and learning experiences connecting students with rural patients.
Source: University of Nebraska Medical Center Newsroom
HRSA: Lists of Designated Primary Medical Care, Mental Health, and Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas
Federal Register
Nov 5, 2024 - Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announcing the availability of the complete lists of all geographic areas, population groups, and facilities designated as primary care, mental health, and/or dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). HPSA designations that are currently proposed for withdrawal will remain in this status until a second notice is published in the Federal Register. Lists are available on the Health Workforce Shortage Areas website and are current as of October 15, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
USCIS: Notice of Approval of New Credentialing Organization for Healthcare Workers for Certain Immigration Purposes
Federal Register
Oct 25, 2024 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announcing the approval of International Education Evaluations, LLC, as a new credentialing organization for individuals seeking to enter the United States for the primary purpose of working as registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and licensed vocational nurses.
Source: Federal Register
Last Updated: 11/26/2024