“To The Bone Podcast” Features Discussion on Development of an AT Interstate Compact

To The Bone Podcast

Listen now to episode 18 of the “To the Bone Podcast” (available to listen to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify), featuring BOC Vice President of Credentialing Shannon Fleming and Carl Sims, deputy program director at the Council of State Governments (CSG) National Center for Interstate Compacts, as they discuss the development of an interstate compact. The guests explore the history, benefits, and legislative process of the compact, emphasizing its potential to improve health care delivery and streamline licensure across states. Their discussion also covers the costs associated with the compact, the onboarding process for new states, and the challenges some states may face in joining. For more information, visit the “To the Bone Podcast” website.

Next Steps and More Information

CSG has assembled, with feedback from BOC, a Technical Assistance Group (TAG). The TAG is designed to provide input for developing Compact details. The group provides nuances of the athletic training profession and is made up of Athletic Trainers (ATs), State Regulators and attorneys who have experience in developing compacts. In addition, a Compact Document Team is tasked with writing the language for the Compact and making key recommendations for the formation.

The compact is currently under development. Once an initial draft is developed, it will be shared on the CSG site with the opportunity to provide feedback for stakeholder review. The BOC will provide updates to ATs, as well.

A recording of the kick-off meeting, as well as additional information and updates can be found on both the CSG and BOC websites, including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).