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Insight, Policy, United States

August 18, 2022

A year after Biden’s executive order on competition, action on occupational licensing falls short

It's been over a year since President Biden signed his executive order on competition, which specifically called for the loosening of “unfair occupational licensing restrictions.” We checked in on recent developments and looked at what might lie ahead.

DOJ, FTC, Joe Biden, Licensing Reform, Occupational licensing

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What is the meaning of regulation? Why does it exist? Who does it affect, and how? We look at the broader issues surrounding regulation and licensing.

DOJ, FTC, Joe Biden, Licensing Reform, Occupational licensing

August 18, 2022

A year after Biden’s executive order on competition, action on occupational licensing falls short

It's been over a year since President Biden signed his executive order on competition, which specifically called for the loosening of “unfair occupational licensing restrictions.” We checked in on recent developments and looked at what might lie ahead.

Cloud computing, Data virtualization, Digital Government, Government Technology, Occupational licensing, Occupational Regulation

August 4, 2022

Data virtualization in regulation: Use cases and practical considerations

How can people with different roles in the regulatory process harness the power of data virtualization to help with their daily work? We look at this and more in our latest Ascend article.

Law, Ontario, Paralegals, Professional Licensing

July 6, 2022

Could a new family services license for paralegals help increase access to justice in Ontario?

Fifteen years after the introduction of licensing for paralegals, Ontario still faces a troubling access to justice problem, and this is especially being felt in family law, where paralegals can’t currently provide services. The Law Society of Ontario is pursuing the implementation of a Family Legal Services Provider License for paralegals to help increase access to justice, but not everyone thinks it’s a good idea. In this article, we take a deeper look at this important issue.

Harry Cayton, Occupational Regulation, Professional Licensing

June 16, 2022

Is regulation a constant or a variable? Harry Cayton explores.

How do regulators balance the need for rigid, universally applied constants with the demands of a dynamic, ever-changing world? Regulatory expert Harry Cayton looks at this and more in our latest Voices article.

Health Care, Interstate compacts, Nursing, Occupational Regulation, Physical Therapy, Professional Licensing, United States

June 8, 2022

How do interstate compacts make licensing more efficient?

States are increasingly turning to interstate compacts as a way to help workers in licensed professions practice in multiple states while ensuring that the standards in place to protect the public are upheld. We take a look at different types of occupational licensure compacts and how they make licensing more efficient.

Regulation, Space, United Nations

May 26, 2022

Regulating the final frontier: How can we solve the growing space debris problem?

The proliferation of debris in lower Earth orbit could have disastrous consequences for the future exploration and economic use of space, but current international space law fails to address it. We explore the growing threat and what the international community can do to tackle it.

Chicago, Data analytics, Digital Government, U.K., U.S.

May 18, 2022

Using data analytics in regulation: Federal and local implementations

What do data analytics in action look like? In our latest Ascend article, we take a look at an example of analytics used at the federal level as well as a set of considerations local governments can take when tackling analytics projects of their own.

Colorado, COVID-19, Cybersecurity, Iowa, Licensing, Licensing Reform, Louisiana, Maryland, Naturopathy, Nursing, Pennsylvania, Tennessee

May 11, 2022

Bipartisanship alive and well for state-level licensing

Despite few signs of bipartisanship nationwide, at the state level, there have been a number of instances of cross-party support, particularly when it comes to licensing reform.

California, Idaho, Illinois, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Regulation, South Dakota, Texas

May 4, 2022

What are the least and most regulated states in America?

In 2019, researchers at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University launched the State RegData project to gain a better understanding of the reach of state-level regulation in the United States. We take a look at what they found.

Licensing, Licensing Reform, Multijurisdictional Licensing, Nursing, Tennessee, Texas, U.S., Utah, Wisconsin

April 27, 2022

A brief history of the Nurse Licensure Compact

Multijurisdictional practice has been a subject of debate for licensed professionals in nursing as far back as 1995. One answer to the limitations of single-state licensure in the U.S. has been the development of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). But how did this all start? And how has COVID-19 impacted the progress of multijurisdictional practice throughout the nation?

California, Cannabis, Illinois, Licensing, Maine, Marijuana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Regulation

April 20, 2022

Why is regulating marijuana licensure still such a struggle?

When some states started regulating marijuana licensure, they might not have anticipated the towering task before them. We examine some of the factors surrounding marijuana licensure that create challenges for both applicants and regulatory agencies.

Cloud computing, Data virtualization, Digital Government

April 13, 2022

Data virtualization and regulation: Creating a logical digital fabric for government leaders

Government leaders often find themselves analyzing data from multiple discrete sources in their everyday work. In the past, physically integrating this data has proven to be a costly and time-consuming process. Thanks to data virtualization, however, regulators can now access data from many different sources without relocating any of it. Here we look at the basics of data integration as well as different ways governments have adopted the technology.

Insight, License Portability, Licensing Reform, Occupational licensing, Universal Licensure

April 6, 2022

Does universal license recognition enable mobility or compromise standards?

Advocates of universal license recognition say that it can alleviate labor shortages and help skilled workers start practicing faster. But opponents argue that taking a "one-size-fits-all" approach can dilute or eliminate licensing requirements that exist to protect the public. We take a deeper look at the policy and its implementation.

Artificial intelligence, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Colorado, Digital Government, Illinois, Kansas City, Machine Learning

March 30, 2022

AI is already happening in digital government: Real-world examples of practical machine learning

Machine learning (ML), a subset of artificial intelligence (AI), involves training algorithms with data to the point where they improve themselves independently over time. How can government leaders make use of this technology to further the public interest? Where has ML succeeded in the public sector over the past 20 years?

Credential security, Cybersecurity, Digital Government

March 25, 2022

Credential security 101: How regulators can protect electronic user credentials

Credentials are among the most sought-after pieces of data by malicious actors in the cybersecurity space. With the right set of passwords, a cybercriminal can breach many systems, accessing a treasure trove of other, more sensitive information. Here we break down the basics of credential security as well as measures regulators can take to safeguard electronic information.

Goals-based Regulation, Management-based Regulation, Regulation, Rules-based Regulation

March 23, 2022

A look at common approaches to regulation

While there are a wide range of approaches to regulation, broadly speaking, three common approaches prevail – rules-based (prescriptive), goals-based, and management-based regulation. In this article, we break down these three common approaches and take a look at their benefits and challenges.

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A brief history of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

The global pandemic has introduced a number of changes to regulation and licensing around the world. But are they permanent? And if regulatory requirements were loosened, were they even necessary in the first place? In this Voices column, leading regulatory authority Harry Cayton explores the pandemic’s impact on regulation.

COVID-19 Licensing pandemic Regulation

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Continuing Education

Health care frameworks, artificial intelligence, and evidence-based regulation: A conversation with David Benton (Part 2)

Our latest Ascend Magazine Q&A tracks the career of one of health care’s most accomplished regulators and takes a look at the concepts that shape the field of health policy overall.

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