Authority of VA Professionals To Practice Health Care

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued an interim final rule to confirm that its health care professionals may practice their health care profession consistent with the scope and requirements of their VA employment, notwithstanding any State license, registration, certification, or other requirements that unduly interfere with their practice. Comments must be received on or before January 11, 2021 and may be submitted through www.Regulations.gov or mailed to, Beth Taylor, 10A1, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420. 

Additional information about the rule can be obtained at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-11-12/pdf/2020-24817.pdf.