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Behavioral Health Providers

Utilizing Addiction Counselors to Improve Access to Behavioral Health Services

Posted: August 29, 2019

Lack of access to behavioral health providers in rural areas continues to affect millions of Americans. State policymakers continue to …

Behavioral Health Professions Now Featured on Scope of Practice Policy Website

Posted: February 13, 2019

As health provider workforce shortages continue to affect rural and underserved areas in the wake of the opioid crisis, state …

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Recent Blog Posts

  • Shining a Light on Optometrists

    August 30, 2021
  • Prescribing Solutions: Pharmacists Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

    May 11, 2021
  • Time for a Refresh: NCSL’s New and Improved Scope of Practice Policy website

    March 16, 2021
  • Mitigating Health Workforce Barriers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

    April 13, 2020

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Recent Resources

  • American Optometric Association

    July 28, 2021
  • National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations

    May 7, 2020
  • Pharmacist Scope of Practice

    May 7, 2020
  • Pharmacist Prescribing: Statewide Protocols

    May 7, 2020

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