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New Resource – Preparing for AI: A Readiness Blueprint for Regulators

Posted In: Technology,

Oct 30

CLEAR is pleased to share a new resource from GRCS Partners that explores how regulatory agencies are adopting and governing artificial...

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UK NMC polits support approach during fitness-to-practice process

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline, Health of Practitioner,

Oct 30

The NMC has launched a pilot to provide a more personalised and empathetic first contact with nurses, midwives and nursing associates who are...

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Nigeria: reforms to nursing and midwifery regulation

Posted In: Regulation by Country, Regulatory Reform, Workforce/Access Shortage,

Oct 30

Nigeria has launched the “National Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery (NSDNM) 2025–2030,” a reform framework developed...

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Preventing the Spread of an Invasive Species

Posted In: CLEAR News,

Oct 27

A popular boating destination in Utah, Lake Powell hosts more than 400,000 visitors per year. In recent years, however, an invasive species of...

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CLEAR President's Message - October 2025

Posted In: President's Message,

Oct 27

CLEAR colleagues and friends, I am honored to share this first message as President of CLEAR, and grateful for the opportunity to serve this global...

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Pakistan: restructuring of Medical & Dental Council

Posted In: Administration, Regulation by Country,

Oct 22

The Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) has initiated a comprehensive institutional restructuring aimed at modernizing its operations,...

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UK Nursing and Midwifery Council may consider fee increase

Posted In: Fees/Budget,

Oct 22

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) announced that it seeks approval to launch a public consultation on raising its registration fee for the first...

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California bill on AI's use of licensed medical titles

Posted In: Technology, Use of Title,

Oct 22

The state of California has enacted Assembly Bill No. 489 (AB 489), which introduces new regulatory constraints on the use of artificial...

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Singapore: debate about physician discipline

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline, Regulation by Country,

Oct 22

The article from Singapore Medical Council (SMC) discusses growing concerns about the fairness and consistency of disciplinary actions against...

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Vermont addresses use of "certified pro" on contractor website

Posted In: Use of Title,

Oct 15

The Vermont Attorney General reached a settlement with Angi over its use of the label “Angi Certified Pro” on its platform, determining...

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BC: trial over Legal Professions Act

Posted In: Court Cases,

Oct 15

The Law Society of British Columbia (LSBC) is challenging BC’s 2024 Legal Professions Act in court, arguing that certain provisions of the law...

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Philippines: Pilot Program for Flexible Supervision of Pharmacies

Posted In: Facilities Regulation, Regulation by Country, Workforce/Access Shortage,

Oct 15

The Philippine government has launched a “Regulatory Sandbox Pilot Program for Flexible Supervision of Pharmacies” to improve access to...

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