January 26th, 2022 by WCBC Radio
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has introduced emergency legislation to address staffing shortages at health care facilities. The governor has previously taken the actions outlined in the proposal on a temporary basis, which has made a positive difference on the front lines. The governor's Health Care Heroes Act would provide a permanent solution to help address staffing shortages at health care facilities. The emergency legislation turns his previous actions into law. Hogan said the legislation works by "expediting licenses for retired health care practitioners, practitioners' licensing in other states and nursing graduates." The governor expects his emergency legislation will help provide long-term, broad relief to an overwhelmed system…
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