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Texas Considers Sharing Healthcare Workers with Other States to Tackle Provider Shortages

The Texas Tribune on MSN.com

To address the pressing issue of healthcare provider shortages, Texas lawmakers are exploring the possibility of sharing healthcare workers with other states through interstate compacts. This initiative would allow medical professionals to practice in multiple states using their existing licenses, potentially alleviating the shortage. Proponents argue that this solution can effectively bridge the gap, while critics raise concerns that Texas may end up losing more workers than it gains. The move aims to leverage healthcare workforce mobility and improve access to medical care. Key terms: healthcare workforce, interstate compacts, medical licensure