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March 25, 2024

Regulating the world of emergency medical services (EMS)

The National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) is the United States’ lead national organization for emergency medical services (EMS). In a recent interview, NASEMSO Executive Director Dia Gainor talked about the origins of the association, how EMS is regulated in the U.S., and the work it is doing to develop evidence-based guidance for EMTs and paramedics. She also talks about the creation of the EMS Compact to enable workforce mobility and make it easier for ambulatory service providers to work across state lines.

Dia Gainor, EMS, EMS Compact, EMS Regulation, EMS Workforce Mobility, NASEMSO, National Association of State EMS Officials

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SPECIAL REPORT

Updated: A breakdown of all interstate licensing compacts

The Week in Brief is your weekly snapshot of regulatory news and what's happening in the world of professional licensing, government technology, and public policy.
This week in regulatory news: Digital leaders and regulators to gather in Dublin, how SEC regs will change cryptocurrency markets, existing
and proposed federal AI regulation in the U.S., and more.

FEATURED TOPIC

Regulatory Licensing

Insight Process

Goals-based Regulation

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.

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

Insight Voices

Academic Publishing

Trust on trial: Navigating the murky waters of scientific integrity

As fraudulent research papers flood academic journals, the sanctity of scientific discovery is under siege, challenging the very foundation of trust we place in peer-reviewed publications. With AI now both a tool for creating and detecting such deceptions, the urgency for a robust, independent regulatory framework in scientific publishing has never been greater.

Academic Publishing Ethical Research Practices Harry Cayton Regulatory Frameworks Research Integrity Scientific Fraud Scientific Misconduct

Podcast

David Benton

NCSBN’s David Benton reflects on leadership, retirement, and the future of nursing regulation: Ascend Radio

In this episode of Ascend Radio, David Benton, CEO of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), reflects on his impending retirement, his eight years of work with the organization, its value to the field of nursing in the U.S. and abroad, and much more.

David Benton Featured Health Care Licensing Reform NCSBN Nursing Professional Licensing

In Brief Regulatory News

AI

California establishes licensing rules for crypto companies, kiosks: Weekly regulatory news

The Week in Brief is your weekly snapshot of regulatory news and what's happening in the world of professional licensing, government technology, and public policy.
This week in regulatory news, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation that will create licensing rules for cryptocurrency companies and kiosks, the World Health Organization publishes guidelines on regulating AI to improve quality of service in health care, and more.

AI Alberta Art Therapy California Cryptocurrency Digital Government EMS Health Care Licensing Reform Maryland Nursing Oklahoma Pennsylvania Professional Licensing Regulation Sexual misconduct Yukon

In Brief Regulatory News

Alaska

Virginia approves universal license recognition: Weekly regulatory news

The Week in Brief is your weekly snapshot of regulatory news and what's happening in the world of professional licensing, government technology, and public policy.
This week in regulatory news, Virginia approves universal licensure legislation, Alaska makes it easier for licensed professionals who move to the state to get to work faster, France passes stringent licensing rules for crypto firms, and much more.

Alaska Cryptocurrency DEI Education France Health Care Regulation labor shortages Licensing Reform Professional Licensing Regulation Tennessee Texas U.S. Universal Licensure Virginia

Insight Voices

Artificial intelligence

Building my regulator of tomorrow with LEGO® bricks

What should the regulator of tomorrow look like? While there may be no definitive vision, contributor Rick Borges gets creative with answering this important question, drawing inspiration from a favorite toy to ‘build’ a model of an effective future regulator.

Artificial intelligence Compassionate regulation Data analytics Regulation Regulators Rick Borges risk-based regulation

Insight International Policy Voices

COVID-19

‘New normal’ asks us to question original regulatory requirements

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 pandemic Professional Licensing Regulation

Insight International Policy Voices

Finance

‘The people piece’: The key role of people in regulatory transformation

Regulatory transformation is not only about changing an organization’s technology and processes; it is also about empowering and engaging its people throughout the journey. In this article, Rick Borges looks at the key role that people play as enablers of regulatory transformation.

Finance Regulation Regulatory Transformation U.K.

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