Providing expert medical opinions across state lines can be a valuable way to deliver specialized care, but it also presents significant legal risk. Physician licensure is controlled at the state level, even routine consultations, second opinions, or diagnostic input may be considered the practice of medicine in the patient’s location, not the physician’s. This creates compliance challenges in today’s borderless, technology-driven healthcare environment.
This CLE course breaks down what legal and medical professionals need to know about multi-state licensure rules, common traps, and why second opinions are not automatically exempt. It explores real-world examples, key court decisions, and the varying state-based exceptions that may allow limited cross-border practice when structured correctly.
Attendees will learn practical strategies to navigate licensure safely, including how to leverage “in concert with” or “at the request of” local physician exceptions, document local physician involvement, and design compliant workflows. Ideal for attorneys, healthcare providers, and compliance professionals, this session offers actionable guidance to help bridge the gap between modern medicine and outdated regulatory frameworks.
