SB 137

The bill authorizes, in certain situations, health care providers licensed in

another state or territory to provide services for which they are licensed or certified.

Under the bill, a person who satisfies certain requirements and holds a valid,

unexpired credential in another state or territory as any of the following may provide

services in this state: 1) a physician, physician assistant, or perfusionist; 2) a nurse;

3) a dentist; 4) a pharmacist; 5) a psychologist; 6) a social worker, marriage and

family therapist, professional counselor, or clinical substance abuse counselor; 7) a

chiropractor; 8) a physical therapist; 9) a podiatrist; 10) a dietitian; 11) an athletic

trainer; 12) an occupational therapist; 13) an optometrist; 14) an acupuncturist; 15)

a speech-language pathologist or audiologist; or 16) a massage or bodywork

therapist. Generally, these practitioners may practice in this state and the

Department of Safety and Professional Services must grant them a temporary

credential if they apply for a temporary credential within 30 days of beginning to

practice for a health care employer.

The bill also specifies that a health care provider granted a temporary

credential under the bill may provide services through telehealth to a patient located

in this state.

Current law generally prohibits a person from engaging in certain health

care-related practices without holding a required credential.