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New healthcare laws in California

WEBNew healthcare laws take effect in 2023 in California. JDSupra highlights the following: Telehealth providers are no longer required to establish a new patient relationship in-person for Medi-Cal beneficiaries but may use video synchronous or audio synchronous interaction. Physicians are required ot post notice (at their location and website)of

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Licensure Examinations

WEBThe licensing examination is one of the last hurdles that a candidate must face in the licensing process. A board has the ultimate responsibility to ensure that the examination meets technical, professional, and legal standards, and, protects the health, safety and welfare of the public by assessing candidates’ abilities to practice competently.

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Episode 6: The Role of Regulators in Health Workforce Data …

WEBPolicymakers and planners in all jurisdictions face complex challenges in assuring access to needed health care services. Evidence-based decisions require objective and comparable provider supply and distribution data. Licensing boards are in a unique position to help. An expert panel representing the US and Canada discusses the …

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Telemental Health: US trends in 2023

WEBThe trends they identified in 2023 include the following: federal level extensions regarding telehealth services coverage for Medicare and waivers for remote prescribing, continued recognition of the benefits of telehealth, more focus on telefraud and enforcement, focus on telehealth services by mental and behavioral health, interstate …

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Episode 38: Sanction Reference Points for Fairness and …

WEBDr. Elizabeth Carter with the Virginia Board of Health Professions provides an overview of the Sanction Reference Points program, a tool used by licensing boards in Virginia to ensure fair and consistent treatment during the discipline and sanctioning process. She talks about the process to statistically analyze past case data and consult …

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Episode 49: Organizational Transformation

WEBThe health regulatory colleges in British Columbia signed a declaration to cultural safety and humility with First Nations Health Authority partners, committing to strengthening relationships with Indigenous peoples and ensuring that culturally safe practices are embedded in the operations and proceedings of the colleges. Hear from …

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BC: new Health Professions and Occupations Act

WEBA new Health Professions and Occupations Act in British Columbia replaces the Health Professions Act to "streamline the process to regulate new health professions, provide stronger oversight, provide more consistent discipline across the professions, act in the public interest and protect patient care in the province, while also laying the …

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Episode 19: Addressing Mental Health Concerns in the …

WEBMental health is a far-reaching issue in society and has numerous implications for professional regulation. Mark Pioro and Jenna Smith with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and Dean Benard with Benard & Associates explore the issue of accommodating mental health in the regulatory investigations process. …

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Episode 7: Breaking Down Licensing Barriers While Ensuring Public

WEBIn 2017, at least 5 states or US territories suffered natural disasters or public health emergencies. Disaster response is, at best, orchestrated chaos. This chaos is compounded by the hodgepodge approach to license portability in the United States. Ronne Hines, Division of Professions and Occupations, Colorado Department of Regulatory …

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Episode 24: WHO Collaborating Centre for Health Workforce …

WEBNick Lord and Kym Ayscough with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency discuss AHPRA's involvement as a World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Health Workforce Regulation. They discuss the WHO's interest in regulation of the health workforce, the current state of health workforce regulation in the …

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New Mexico: funding for health services in rural areas

WEBNew Mexico has created a Rural Health Care Delivery Fund, allowing qualified Medicaid healthcare providers to apply for funding to help defray "operating losses for new and expanded health services across rural parts of the state."

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Episode 51: Evaluating Policy Changes Made During the Pandemic

WEBAl Carter, executive director of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, discusses the report from NABP's work group to consider extending waivers that were issued during the pandemic. He shares how the work group evaluated policy changes into three categories: what should be looked at for permanent consideration in all …

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PA: new rules for nursing home regulations

WEBNew Department of Health regulations for state nursing homes have been approved by Pennsylvania's Independent Regulatory Review Commission. The required number of hours of direct care per day per patient will be increased in July 2023 and again by July 2024. The number of patients that nursing assistants and nurse aides can be …

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Mississippi medical board revises mental health questions on

WEBThe Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure has recently made changes to questions on the licensing and renewal applications "to reflect a better awareness of mental health needs and provide additional reassurances for …

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Special Episode: COVID-19 Resources for Regulators Regulation …

WEBWe’re bringing you a special episode of the CLEAR podcast, talking about information and resources related to the COVID-19 emergency. This is a challenging time for everyone as we respond to this global health emergency. CLEAR's president, Kym Ayscough, president-elect, Ginny Hanrahan, and executive director, Adam Parfitt, …

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Health & Safety Institute

WEBHealth & Safety Institute (HSI) is a family of seven brands offering complete emergency care training, continuing education, safety training, and chemical compliance solutions with one goal: Making the Workplace and Community Safer. That mission is supported by innovative technology, robust administrative systems, and exceptional customer …

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Episode 10: The Scope of Regulation – Can the Boundaries Be …

WEBAndrew Charnock, Chief Executive and Registrar at the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand, looks at the factors that conform or restrict the governance scope and practice of regulation. He considers the questions of whether regulatory legislation is too cumbersome for regulation today and whether regulators should align …

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