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College-bound students face healthcare hurdles due to state licensing laws

As college students transition to adulthood, managing their healthcare, particularly for conditions like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), becomes complicated due to state-by-state licensing laws for medical professionals. Parents need to proactively ask providers if they can continue care across state lines, as many cannot. It is crucial to secure referrals and handle prescription transfers, especially for controlled substances, well in advance of the student's departure, considering potential waitlists and evolving federal regulations on remote prescribing. Additionally, parents should ensure they have the necessary HIPAA and FERPA authorizations in place before their child turns 18 to maintain access to medical information and records. AI

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College-bound students face healthcare hurdles due to state licensing laws

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · John Samuels, Contributor ·

    How To Move Your Child's Healthcare To College

    Your child's doctors are licensed where you live, not where they're going. A ten-step checklist for moving a student's care, prescriptions and coverage to campus.