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This bill enacts the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, which creates a streamlined process for physicians to obtain medical licenses in multiple states. The compact establishes a comprehensive system for expedited medical licensure, allowing qualifying physicians to more easily practice medicine across state lines. To be eligible, physicians must meet specific requirements, including graduating from an accredited medical school, passing licensing examinations, completing graduate medical education, and holding a full, unrestricted medical license in their principal state of licensure. The compact creates an interstate commission to oversee the licensing process, manage a coordinated information system for tracking physician credentials and disciplinary actions, and facilitate joint investigations across member states. The compact aims to strengthen healthcare access while maintaining patient safety by ensuring that participating states retain the authority to discipline physicians and investigate potential misconduct. Physicians can apply for an expedited license through their state of principal license, which will conduct background checks and verify qualifications. The compact becomes binding once enacted by at least seven states, and member states can participate in joint investigations, share disciplinary information, and take coordinated action against physicians who violate medical practice standards. The goal is to enhance medical license portability while preserving state-level regulatory oversight of medical practice.

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