In the August issue, Ann Nguyen and coauthors find that the New Jersey COVID-19 Temporary Emergency Reciprocity Licensure Program served as a valuable, short-term solution to mitigate health care workforce shortages.
He examines how expedited licenses, licensing waivers, interstate licensure compacts can improve access to care in the future during public health emergencies.
In particular, Chaudhry discusses the
merits of data credentialing platforms, such as ProviderBridge, in facilitating flexible responsiveness in public health emergencies.
Altogether, Chaudhry notes that there are many lessons to be learned from the nation’s experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. These lessons will inform and improve health care delivery and access to care during emergencies and beyond.
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