To classify qualified locum tenens professionals and advanced care practitioners as independent contractors for the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act.

Key Points

• This bill changes how temporary medical workers are treated under federal law. It focuses on professionals who fill in at hospitals or clinics for a short time, often called locum tenens workers.
• Under this plan, these workers would be labeled as independent contractors instead of employees. This applies to doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurse anesthetists who work at one location for less than a year.
• To be covered by this rule, the worker must have a written contract stating they are not an employee. This helps hospitals and clinics fill staffing gaps by making the hiring rules for temporary help more clear.
• Being an independent contractor means these workers would not be covered by certain federal rules for employees. This includes things like guaranteed overtime pay or the right to form a union under federal labor laws.
• This change would affect thousands of medical professionals who travel for work or fill in during staffing shortages. It aims to give healthcare facilities more flexibility in how they manage their staff.

Impact Analysis

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