156: Should State Licensing in Healthcare Go Away?

Rethinking State Licensure in Healthcare for the 21st CenturyState-based licensure for healthcare professionals has been the status quo for over a century. But in an era defined by digital health and telemedicine, is this 19th-century solution still fit for purpose? In this episode, I explore the historical context of state licensure, the modern-day challenges it poses to telehealth, and practical solutions for breaking down regulatory barriers. Drawing insights from my experience as a state licensing board member and recent academic research, we dissect the structural flaws that limit patient access, drive up costs, and stifle innovation in healthcare. Here's the original post on state licensure in healthcare that fueled this episode. What we cover in this Episode:-The origins of State-Based Licensure-How Technology has Changed the Healthcare Regulatory Landscape -The Real-World Impact of State Licensing in healthcare & the Barriers it places to providing/receiving care-Possible solutions or alternatives for State-based healthcare licensing -How value-based care and regulatory policy are intertwined Full episode note: https://rehabupracticesolutions.com/better-outcomes-156Learn More: https://rehabupracticesolutions.comPodcast: https://www.betteroutcomes.showGet the Book: https://amzn.to/3M2UZ6xBook a call with me: https://calendly.com/rehabu/discoveryConnect with Me: https://www.rafisalazar.com If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!