Classifies qualified locum tenens professionals and advanced care practitioners as independent contractors under federal labor laws.
The RURAL Healthcare Act aims to classify qualified locum tenens professionals and advanced care practitioners as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act. This means these professionals will not be considered employees of the entities they serve temporarily. The bill defines qualified locum tenens professionals and advanced care practitioners as those providing temporary services for workforce coverage, scheduling flexibility, or episodic staffing needs.
The filed bill text is too short for analysis.