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Bulgaria: calls for regulation of health professionals

Posted In: Reg of New Professions, Regulation by Country,

Jan 15

Leaders from the Bulgarian Association of Health Care Professionals (BAHCP), the Bulgarian Association of Assistant Pharmacists (BAAP), and the...

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Maine DPFR announces new Commissioner

Posted In: Regulatory Appointments,

Jan 15

The Maine Senate has confirmed the appointment of Joan Cohen as Commissioner of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. Cohne...

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Philippines approves regulation of agriculture profession

Posted In: Reg of New Professions, Regulation by Country,

Jan 15

On January 15, 2025, the Philippine House of Representatives approved on second reading a bill to regulate agriculture as a profession. The measure...

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Report on Puerto Rico's occupational regulations

Posted In: Reducing Barriers to, Regulatory Reform,

Jan 15

A recent report by the Institute for Economic Liberty (ILE) highlights that Puerto Rico enforces over 140 occupational licenses, with 34 required in...

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East Africa: harmonization of regulation of healthcare professions

Posted In: Education & Training, Regulation by Country,

Jan 15

Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary emphasized the country's commitment to harmonizing healthcare professional regulations across East Africa. This...

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Australia: debate over health assessment for older practitioners

Posted In: Continuing Competence,

Jan 8

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has proposed mandatory health assessments for general practitioners (GPs) aged over 70,...

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Wisconsin appoints new deputy secretary

Posted In: Regulatory Appointments,

Jan 8

The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has announced the promotion of Jennifer Garrett to deputy secretary. Garrett has...

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Minnesota: teacher licensing in heritage languages

Posted In: Alt Pathways to Licensure,

Jan 8

Minnesota has introduced a new licensing pathway for teachers to become certified in heritage languages, including Karen and Somali. This...

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Ohio: bill on medical free speech

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline,

Jan 8

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine vetoed a provision in House Bill 315 that would have prohibited state health boards from disciplining healthcare...

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Behavioral Health Licensure Compacts: information for state leaders

Posted In: Mobility,

Jan 2

This article from the National Governors Association (NGA) explores the role of behavioral health compacts as a tool for improving access to care...

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Philippines: calls for regulation of massage and chiropractic professionals

Posted In: Reg of New Professions, Regulation by Country,

Jan 2

Recent cases in the Philippines highlight the dangers of unlicensed manual therapies, such as massage and chiropractic practices. Thai singer Phing...

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Licensing's effect on access to lactation support services

Posted In: Workforce/Access Shortage,

Jan 2

The article from the Cato Institute discusses the potential negative impacts of requiring occupational licensing for lactation consultants, arguing...

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