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  • August 1, 2024 - Provider Bridge Information

    JOIN PROVIDER BRIDGE TO SUPPORT EMERGENCY RESPONSE The incidence of emergencies and disasters has increased steadily in the U.S. since the 1980’s. In 2023, the United States experienced 25 disasters, including a deadly wildfire in Maui and Hurricane Idalia in Florida. By registering for Provider Bridge, you will join thousands of qualified medical providers who […]

  • June 27, 2024 - Notice regarding Allied Health Advisory Board

    During the 2024 Legislative Session, the Idaho Legislature passed H0436. This legislation consolidated four advisory boards to the Board of Medicine—the dietetic licensure board, the board of athletic trainers, the licensure board for respiratory therapy, and the naturopathic medical board—into a single Allied Health Advisory Board. This legislation is expected to improve the administrative efficiency […]

  • June 24, 2024 - Scam Alert

    Recently scammers have contacted Idaho practitioners claiming to be from their Idaho Board, the US Department of Justice, or the Drug Enforcement Administration.  The scammers claim the licensee is either under investigation or their license has been suspended and an immediate payment is required.  Do not reply or provide any information.  Remember the Board will […]

  • June 17, 2024 - Notice on Inactive and Retired Medical Licenses

    On July 1, 2024, the Board of Medicine will move to a new licensing system. As part of that transition, the Board will no longer offer inactive licenses as a distinct license type. Instead, licenses that are not timely renewed will enter an inactive status. For physicians, the main consequence of this change is that […]

  • March 7, 2024 - Provider Bridge Registration Information

    Provider Bridge Supports States’ Emergency Preparedness and Response Provider Bridge is a free-to-use technology platform that maintains a comprehensive registry of health professionals that can be accessed expeditiously to prepare for and respond to local, regional, or national emergencies. Joining the Provider Bridge platform allows you to create and own a time-stamped, digital report (“passport”) […]