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07.21.2026

National Autism Advocacy Group Supports Legislation in Congress to Improve Transparency on Not-for-Profit Hospitals

Nonprofit Hospitals and Health Systems Abuse Their Tax-Exempt Status, Pricing Neurodivergent Individuals and Families Out of Essential Health Care Services OCONOMOWOC, WISC. – The full United States House of Representatives…

Healthcare
07.01.2026

Pennsylvania House Swiftly Approves Counseling Compact; National Autism Advocate Calls on Governor Shapiro to Sign the Compact Without Delay

OCONOMOWOC, WISC. -  The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on June 30, 2026, swiftly approved Senate Bill 604, The Counseling Compact, by a 188-14 vote. Americans for Autism Advocacy (AFAA) issues…

Healthcare
03.30.2026

Blasts Illinois House Leadership for Stopping Popular Nursing and Physical Therapy Compacts in Committee

SPRINGFIELD, ILL. – The Illinois House Committee on Health Licenses cancelled a hearing originally scheduled for Friday March 27, 2026, to consider advancing the state’s application into the Nursing and Physical Therapy interstate…

Healthcare
02.12.2026

New Mexico Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee Needs to Stop Piecemeal Approach to Advancing Interstate Health Compacts out of Committee

Chairwoman Linda Lopez only schedules House Bills 10 and 11 for a Committee Vote on Friday while Other Popular Compacts Remain in Limbo in the Final Days of the 30-Day…

Healthcare
02.05.2026

New Mexico Legislature Sends Social Work Interstate Compact to the Governor’s Chair and Encourages Swift Passage of Other Compacts

New Mexico’s Senate unanimously passed the Social Work Interstate Licensure Compact on February 3rd. Legislators are encouraged to swiftly pass the other compacts under consideration during the remainder of the…

Healthcare
06.04.2025

Texas Legislature Shamefully Ends Session Without Passing Popular Interstate Health Compact Licensure Bills

As Texas Legislators end a 140-day regular session, neurodivergent Texans and their families lose out due to their inability to act on popular legislation such as the Counseling Compact. AUSTIN,…

Healthcare
03.18.2025

New Mexico House of Representatives Pass the Counseling and Psychology Compact Bills Before End of 60 Day Session

New Mexico’s Senate Judiciary Committee Must Pass Popular Health Care Licensure Compacts Without Delay Pending a Special Session Threat from Governor Grisham.  SANTA FE, NM. - The New Mexico House…

Healthcare
03.07.2025

New Mexico Legislature is Wasting Time in 60 Day Session by Not Advancing Health Licensure Compacts out of Committee

New Mexico’s Legislature nearing the end of 60-day session has failed to advance a single health licensure compact bill out committee while the Land of Enchantment struggles to retain health…

Healthcare
02.07.2025

Mother of a Neurodivergent Child in Indiana Raises Concerns of Increased Cuts for ABA Services if Service Limitations Go into Effect

As Indiana lawmakers consider the state’s budget, one family tells a local news station about the effects of curtailed applied behavioral analysis services.   TERRE HAUTE, IND. - WAWV-ABC TV in Indiana told…

Education
01.17.2025

Texas Legislature Must Enact Interstate Compacts for Multiple Health Professions Serving Neurodivergent Texans

Texas is facing shortages to attract professionals such as social workers who serve a critical need for neurodivergent Texans.   AUSTIN, TX - The Texas Tribune reported on January 16, 2025 relating to…

Healthcare