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Texas: governor vetoes change to dietitian licensure

Posted In: Education & Training, Entry to Practice,

Aug 3

The governor has vetoed Texas SB 2016, which wold have changed requirements for dietitian licensing. The bill would have added requirements of a...

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Australia: insurance exemption continued for private practice midwives

Posted In: Scope of Practice,

Aug 3

The professional indemnity insurance exemption for midwives in private practice in Australia has been extended through June 2025. The insurance...

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ICAN Act in US Senate

Posted In: Workforce/Access Shortage,

Jul 27

The Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act has been introduced in the US House in April 2023 and now in the Senate in July. The Act has...

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Wisconsin offers exams in Spanish

Posted In: Discr in Regulation, Examination Issues,

Jul 27

The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services will now offer an option for exams in Spanish for licensure in the trades. Applicants...

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Missouri adopts physician, counselor, and social workers compacts

Posted In: Mobility,

Jul 27

Legislation signed in Missouri adopts the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, the Counseling Interstate Compact, and the Social Worker Licensure...

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Vermont: waivers to aid flood recovery

Posted In: Regulation in Emergency,

Jul 27

In the aftermath of widespread flooding in Vermont, the governor has issued executive orders to waive requirements and issue temporary licenses to...

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ASPIRE Coalition expands membership

Posted In: Entry to Practice, Mobility, Reducing Barriers to,

Jul 27

The Alliance for States Providing Interoperable Reciprocity (ASPIRE) Coalition has expanded to seven members and is launching a website. The...

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CLEAR Welcomes Our New Members of July 2023!

Posted In: CLEAR News, Regulatory News,

Jul 20

We strive to bring together the regulatory community and by doing so we are welcoming our new CLEAR members!

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New Brunswick to investigate nurses exam

Posted In: Discr in Regulation, Examination Issues,

Jul 19

A court ruling in New Brunswick will allow the Official Languages Commissioner to examine complaints against the Nurses Association of New Brunswick...

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Philippines Psychological Assocation opposes changes to requirements

Posted In: Entry to Practice,

Jul 19

New qualifications to a permit to operate a psychology or psychometrics office or clinic include that the head of the psychological services unit...

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Michigan: new online requirements for builders license renewal

Posted In: Continuing Competence, License Renewal,

Jul 19

A new process for those renewing a builders license in Michigan requires renewal applicants to submit proof of their continuing competence...

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Ohio: surgeon's license revoked after livestreaming surgeries

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline, Social Media&Regulation,

Jul 19

The State Medical Board of Ohio has revoked the license of a plastic surgeon who livestreamed medical procedures on TikTok. The Board found that the...

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