Provided by:  Jennifer Kirschenbaum, Esq.

September 17, 2024

 
Question:
Hi Jennifer,

How is that we keep having to apply for licenses state by state in this day and age?   With new applications that do not transfer, and 4-6 month review processes? 

Is there an end in sight to streamlining this process? 

Thanks, 
Dr. U
 
Answer:

So State by State License Compacts do exist for Physicians through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact - which is a unified licensing process approved at the state level by legislation (currently 43 states included).   You can check if your state is on the list - here.   New York State has a current bill introduced, but with a long way to go for approval. 

For those reading who have multi-state practices, midlevel providers do have compact licensure initiatives as well -