Eliminating unnecessary regulations surrounding APRNs, peer support specialists, and telemedicine will increase options for mental health providers and lead to job growth. The state should consolidate health profession licensing and regulation into a single board with advisory panels similar to TDLR that is controlled by public appointees rather than market participants and consider a certification process rather than licensure for certain mental health professions.
Technology
Responsibly Ushering in Autonomous Vehicles in Texas
With responsible guardrails in place and the ingredients for an innovative hotspot, Texas will continue to lead the nation as the exemplar of responsible technology that seeks to serve humanity, and not the other way around. Key Points: While technological hurdles have stalled the development of fully self-driving vehicles, tremendous progress has transpired in the...
April 1, 2024