Staying ahead of healthcare compliance changes requires more than periodic checks. As legislation evolves, licensure compacts expand, and state boards introduce new requirements, healthcare organizations need timely, verified information they can act on with confidence. At Verisys, we help organizations navigate this complexity with data and monitoring solutions designed to support compliance, reduce administrative burden, and keep provider information current.
Overlook:
- Federal Legislation
- Licensure Compacts
- Other Legislation
- Board Updates
US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS):
Medicare telehealth policies have been extended through December 31, 2027. Some telehealth flexibilities have been made permanent while others remain temporary. Policies are listed on the Telehealth HHS website.
Alabama:
The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners is now accepting applications for Bridge Year Graduate Physician Permits. A Bridge Year Graduate Physician Permit allows for limited, supervised practice by graduates. This one year permit can be offered to graduates who have (1) graduated from an accredited medical school, (2) achieved a passing score on the accepted licensing examinations, and (3) have applied for but were not accepted to an accredited postgraduate or training program. This permit is not available for international medical graduates at this time. This permit does not confer any future right to a license to practice medicine in Alabama.
ALBME 2026 Winter & Spring Medical Digest Newsletter (page 7)
Legislation has been passed to join the Physicians Assistant Licensure Compact. Alabama will
join the PA Licensure Compact as the 24th state. Implementation dates and information
pending.
Alaska:
Legislation has been introduced to join the Nursing Licensure Compact.
Arizona:
Arizona has officially become the 22nd state to enact legislation (HB2190/SB1238) joining the
Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure Compact. Legislation to join the PA Licensure Compact was
signed into law on 02/20/2026. Implementation pending.
AAPA News Release 02/24/2026
AZ HB2190
California:
The Medical Board of California has issued a reminder to licensees with a National Provider
Identifier (NPI) that they are required to provide it when renewing their license.
CA MBC Newsletter Vol 172 2025 Quarter 4
Legislation has been introduced to allow physician graduates who have not completed a
residency program, and meets board requirements, to be allowed to practice under a
supervising practice agreement. These graduates would be issued a Physician Graduate
License which would be valid for 3-years.
Connecticut:
The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission announced the completion of technical
integrations required for Connecticut’s full participation in the Medical Licensure Compact.
Qualifying Connecticut physicians can now access Compact licensure processes.
CT IMLCC Information Release 03/2026
Maine:
Legislation has been passed to combine the Board of Licensure in Medicine and Board of
Osteopathic Licensure into a single licensing board for all Physicians and Physician Assistants.
ME Licensure In Medicine – Merger Updates Website
The Maine PA Licensure Compact implementation is reported to be on time. The Compact is on
track to meet its goal of issuing privileges by January 2027. The adoption of this Compact will
require all Maine Physician Assistants to undergo criminal background checks, either during the
application process or at license renewal beginning 05/31/2026. This requirement will apply to
all PAs regardless of participation in the Licensure Compact.
Michigan:
Legislation has been passed to continue Michigan’s continued participation in the Medical
Licensure Compact. No interruption in the IMLCC will occur. Physicians with Compact status
licenses will continue to be able to practice on licenses previously issued.
New Jersey:
Legislation has been passed that makes permanent the independent practice authority of
certain APNs who provide primary or behavioral health care, as the temporary waiver of the joint
protocol requirement ends. This legislation also allows APNs who qualify to prescribe
medications without a joint protocol with a collaborating physician.
Ohio:
Legislation has been introduced for the Ohio Board of Medicine to offer limited licenses to
Internationally Trained Physicians who hold a medical degree from a WDOMS listed school, and
have met the requirements issued by the Board. This limited license would be converted into a
full license after at least two years of qualifying full-time employment and met requirements.
Pennsylvania:
Legislation has been introduced to move Pennsylvania Pharmacies to a state pharmacy
benefits management system, creating and implementing a single PBM model.
South Dakota:
South Dakota is now the 23rd state to enter the PA Licensure Compact, following the signing of
(HB 1146). Implementation pending.
Utah:
Legislation has been passed to address the use of non-compete agreements in healthcare
employment contracts. The bill restricts non-compete agreements between healthcare
employers and healthcare workers. Beginning May 2026, non-compete agreements entered into
with healthcare workers would be considered void. The bill also limits nonsolicitation
agreements that prevent healthcare workers from informing patients about their current or future
place of employment.
Washington:
The Washington Department of Health has launched a new portal for all healthcare
professionals and facilities. Health Enforcement and Licensing Management System (HELMS)
brings applications and credentialing online with a modern, self-service user portal, meant to
improve processing and security.
March 2026 brought a range of regulatory and licensure developments that could affect credentialing, workforce compliance, and provider oversight across multiple states. For healthcare organizations, keeping up with these changes is essential to reducing risk and maintaining operational readiness. Verisys helps compliance, credentialing, and HR teams stay ahead with verified data, ongoing monitoring, and solutions built to support confident decision-making in a changing regulatory environment.
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