A little over a year ago, physicians wishing to treat patients across state lines were restricted in treating patients because a Physician had to be approved and licensed by the State's medical board. Doctors had to apply through separate, time-consuming processes, and some state medical or osteopathic boards limited or prevented the expansion of services such as telemedicine.

Th Interstate Medical LicensureCompact(IMLC), an initiative designed to expedite state medical licensure for physicians who wish to practice in multiple states, is now available.Currently, eight of the 19 states, adopted the initiative making it easierfor experiencedphysicianswith positive practice historiesto apply and receive licenses in other states.

Based on your readings this week, provide an explanation and examples of the IT impact on practicing medicine across state lines. As a consumer, will you consider having your primary care physician in another state? Will consumers adopt to the change? Explain your answer with Reference.