The STORM Act allows the President to use health care workforce platforms during emergencies to facilitate the deployment of independent contractor.
The STORM Act amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to permit the use of health care workforce platforms during declared emergencies. The President can coordinate with states to waive licensure requirements for out-of-state independent contractor health care workers responding to emergencies through certified platforms. The President must establish model procedures and criteria for these waivers, including qualifications and background checks.
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