On April 26, Nebraska became the nineteenth state to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC), according to an announcement from the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB). The law authorizing the compact adoption, which was sponsored by State Senator Carol Blood (D-District 3), passed the legislature in a 49–0 vote.

“The potential for telemedicine to drive convenience and compassion for both physicians and patients is immense.”

The use of temporary privileges is necessary but should be at best limited. Some organizations, however, continue to fall into the habit of overusing this option. If your organization consistently relies on temporary privileges as a means of privileging, the question that must be asked is—why?

Let us know how your organization refers to the process of enrolling providers with government and commercial health plans.