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Rep. Tracey Mann introduces legislation to remove red tape from interstate Health Care Provider Licensing

Press Release

Date: Nov. 17, 2022
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Health and Health Care

Today, during National Rural Health Week, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) introduced H.R. 9306, the States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act. The legislation would expedite the current licensing process for health care providers and increase the number of licensed health care providers able to serve communities across state lines.

"Throughout rural communities in Kansas and the United States, hospitals and other health care facilities are experiencing workforce shortages that are causing a considerable strain on our health care system," said Rep. Mann. "If we want to improve the health of those in the Big First, and in rural areas all around the country, we must expand employment opportunities and help expedite licensure process for providers. The SHARE Act will remove the red tape that's holding back health care providers from providing care to our rural communities."

The legislation is supported by the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.


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