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Remote Area Medical Treats 1,200 Amid Licensing Hurdles

4/6/2026

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Remote Area Medical (RAM) treated 1,200 patients at a recent clinic, illustrating the thousands who seek free care each weekend.
RAM CEO Chris Hall says state licensing laws prevent many volunteer medical professionals from crossing state lines to help.
Advocates, including dentist Glen Goldstein, are pursuing federal legislation to ease these licensing restrictions.
Sandra Tallent travels long distances for RAM’s services, expressing gratitude for the care.

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Story summary

Remote Area Medical (RAM) treated 1,200 patients at a recent clinic, illustrating the thousands who seek free care each weekend.
RAM CEO Chris Hall says state licensing laws prevent many volunteer medical professionals from crossing state lines to help.
Advocates, including dentist Glen Goldstein, are pursuing federal legislation to ease these licensing restrictions.
Sandra Tallent travels long distances for RAM’s services, expressing gratitude for the care.