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Legislative and policy trends upcoming in 2022

Posted In: Administration, Diversity, Implicit Bias in Reg, Mobility, Regulation in Emergency, Regulatory Reform, Telemedicine,

Feb 23

An article by Venable LLP outlines ten anticipated trends for the 2022 legislative session that could have an impact on occupational licensing...

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Research: professional regulation and pandemic response - international comparison

Posted In: Regulation by Country, Regulation in Emergency, Research,

Feb 23

A new research paper considers whether "some nations may have been better positioned" to implement needed regulatory policy change during the...

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Florida: circuit court case on dieticians and free speech

Posted In: Court Cases, Unlicensed Practice,

Feb 23

A decision in a case before the 11th Circuit Court in Florida holds that the state licensing scheme for dieticians does not violate free speech...

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FSMB tracking legislation to restrict medical board authority

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline, Investigations/Inspection, Regulation in Emergency, Standards of Practice,

Feb 16

The Federation of State Medical Boards is tracking legislation introduced in fourteen states that would restrict a medical board's authority to...

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Expanded scope of practice for pharmacists

Posted In: Scope of Practice, Workforce/Access Shortage,

Feb 16

Expanded scope of practice for pharmacists in Florida allows qualified pharmacists to test, screen, and treat minor health conditions and to...

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New Zealand proposes to license rental property managers

Posted In: Entry to Practice, Reg of New Professions,

Feb 16

The government of New Zealand has opened a consultation about a proposed licensing scheme for rental property managers. The scheme would require...

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Update: Vermont contractor registry bill vetoed

Posted In: Reg of New Professions,

Feb 16

Vermont's governor has vetoed a bill that would have established a registry for home contractors working on projects valued at $3500 or more. The...

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UK government to healthcare professionals: "professional responsibility" to get COVID vaccine

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline, Regulation in Emergency, Standards of Practice,

Feb 9

The UK's Department of Health and Social Care has written a letter to all unvaccinated NHS healthcare workers informing them of their...

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Colorado among states considering counselors compact

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

Feb 9

A bill being considered in the Colorado Senate would allow Colorado to join the Interstate Licensed Professional Counselors Compact. The Compact...

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Philippines: food technologist regulatory board

Posted In: Entry to Practice, Reg of New Professions, Regulation by Country,

Feb 9

The Professional Regulatory Board of Food Technology was created in July 2021 and has now developed a code of conduct; guidelines for registration...

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Canada: article supports graduated medical licensure

Posted In: Education & Training, Examination Issues, Research,

Feb 9

An article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal proposes replacing high-stakes summative examinations with graduated medical licensure. The...

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UK proposes changes to international registration legislation

Posted In: Entry to Practice, Foreign-TrainedApplicants, Mobility, Regulation by Country,

Feb 9

The Department of Health and Social Care in the UK is holding an open consultation on proposed changes to international registration legislation...

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