Episode 107: Transforming Regulatory Practice – Spotlight on CLEAR’s 2026 Award Recipients, Part 1
In this first installment of CLEAR’s 2026 awards series, host Line Dempsey speaks with two award recipients whose work demonstrates how thoughtful regulatory reform can strengthen public protection. Dr. Yousra Alatiq of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties discusses the transformation of healthcare qualification review into a structured, risk-informed governance function—one that has brought greater consistency to decisions across 41 professional titles, supported the review of nearly 50,000 qualifications, and reduced decision timelines from several months to 25–50 working days. The episode also features representatives of Utah’s Division of Professional Licensing and Office of Professional Licensure Review, who explain how the creation of a statewide Massage Establishment Registry is helping address illicit massage businesses and human trafficking by shifting regulatory attention toward establishment owners and those profiting from exploitation, strengthening oversight, and encouraging collaboration among regulators, law enforcement, and other partners. Together, these conversations highlight the value of rethinking regulatory approaches to address complex challenges and improve public protection.
This episode is sponsored by Meazure Learning, CLEAR's 2026-27 Friend level Premier Partner.