Workforce/Access Shortage

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

In response to the growing use of AI-powered “therapy” apps, some U.S. states have begun enacting laws to regulate them, citing gaps in...

As of October 1, 2025, Saskatchewan has amended its Legal Profession Act to allow certain non-lawyers to hold limited licenses issued by the Law...

A recent Cato Institute research brief examines the impact of Universal Occupational Licensing Recognition (ULR) on healthcare access and patient...

House Bill 1270, recently passed unanimously by the Illinois House, aims to address the state's health care workforce shortage by simplifying the...

Utah is addressing its mental health care shortage through legislative and policy initiatives aimed at expanding the behavioral health workforce....

A recent article highlights how state-by-state licensure laws restrict college students’ access to mental health care, particularly when...

Montana Representative Ed Buttrey has introduced House Bill 850 to establish a professional certification for community health workers (CHWs) in the...

In response to physician shortages, particularly in rural areas, at least nine U.S. states have amended licensing requirements since 2023 to...

New Jersey lawmakers are considering a bill to address the state's growing shortage of healthcare workers by allowing certain out-of-state...

The Israeli government has approved a reform to streamline the professional licensing process for new immigrants, allowing them to begin the...

The British Columbia Representative for Children and Youth has issued a report reiterating issues with of understaffing and lack of supports for...