Massachusetts pilot program: Military to Medicine
Massachusetts is proposing a pilot program, called Military to Medicine, to help veterans with military medical training transition into civilian health care roles while addressing workforce shortages. Developed by the Department of Public Health and the Executive Office of Veterans Services, the program would allow up to 10 eligible veterans who served as military medics to administer medication at participating state-licensed hospitals. The initiative is intended to recognize and apply military medical experience to specific clinical tasks without broadly changing existing professional licensing or scope-of-practice requirements. The program also seeks to address barriers veterans face when translating military training and hands-on experience into recognized civilian credentials. If approved, the pilot will be evaluated by the Executive Office of Veterans Services to assess its effectiveness in supporting veterans' career transitions and expanding the health care workforce. The draft regulations will undergo a public comment period before implementation.