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Illinois issues license under new International Medical Graduate Pathway

Posted In: Alt Pathways to Licensure, Mobility,

Mar 5

Illinois has issued the first medical license under its new International Medical Graduate (IMG) pathway, a program designed to help address...

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Korea considers Medical Professionalism and Self-Regulation

Posted In: Regulation by Country,

Mar 5

The Korean Medical Association (KMA) is hosting a policy forum in Seoul focused on medical professionalism and self-regulation, aimed at examining...

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U.S. Court of Appeals - Healthcare Fraud

Posted In: PLR,

Mar 4

In a U.S. Court of Appeals (Court), in a December 12, 2025 decision, considered the appeal of Kristal Glover-Wing (Glover-Wing) and upheld...

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India: calls for regulation of yoga and naturopathy

Posted In: Reg of New Professions, Regulation by Country,

Feb 25

The Indian AYUSH Medical Federation (IAMF) has formally urged the Government of India to create a central statutory regulatory framework for Yoga...

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Alabama considers reorganization of boards

Posted In: Consolidation Proposals,

Feb 25

The Alabama Senate has approved a bill that would establish a new centralised Office of Occupational and Professional Licensing within the...

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India: court case over use of "Dr" title

Posted In: Court Cases, Use of Title,

Feb 25

The Kerala High Court has ruled that courts do not have the authority to determine who may use the “Dr.” prefix, holding that decisions...

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Florida: opinion piece on off-duty speech case

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline, Social Media&Regulation, Standards of Practice,

Feb 25

A Florida Today opinion piece frames the controversy over a Boca Raton nurse whose online comments led to her termination and an emergency license...

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CLEAR President's Message - February 2026

Posted In: President's Message,

Feb 24

When I wrote to you in October, I spoke about connection and presence. Those remain important. As we move further into 2026, the environment facing...

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UK: data on cosmetic procedure practitioners

Posted In: Reports on Professions,

Feb 18

A recent analysis of the UK botulinum toxin (e.g., “Botox”) market highlights a dramatic rise in the number of practitioners offering...

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Illinois continues CORE online system expansion

Posted In: Technology,

Feb 18

Illinois has expanded the number of professional licenses available through its modernized online regulatory system known as the Comprehensive...

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Professional Standards Authority releases "Safer Care for Wales – manifesto for change"

Posted In: Regulatory Reform,

Feb 18

The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA) in the United Kingdom has called on political parties vying to lead the next...

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India considers licensing for bail bondsmen

Posted In: Reg of New Professions, Regulation by Country,

Feb 18

The Supreme Court of India is considering a proposal to introduce a regulated system of professional bail bondsmen who would be licensed to provide...

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