In this episode of Ascend Radio podcast, host Harry Cayton interviews Sue Smith, CEO and Registrar of the Nova Scotia College of Nursing, who shares insights about the Regulated Health Professions Act in Nova Scotia and the movement towards multi-occupation regulators.
We speak with leaders in the world of regulation, licensing, policy, and digital governance.
In this insightful episode of Ascend Live, host Harry Cayton engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Deanna L. Williams, a former Registrar, Ontario College of Pharmacists and a seasoned consultant in professional regulation, accountability, and governance. The conversation delves deep into the intricate landscape of regulation in Canada and beyond, shedding light on the challenges faced by regulatory boards and the evolving expectations of the public.
In this episode of Ascend Radio, host Harry Cayton sits down with Professor Lorraine Daston to explore the intricate world of regulation and rulemaking. The dialogue spans various topics, beginning with risk assessment and mitigation. The speakers debate whether regulation should strive for excellence beyond risk mitigation, with Daston proposing defining excellence by desired outcomes. The discussion extends to compliance measures, institutional friction, and the distinction between thick and thin rules, delving into historical context and real-world implementation challenges faced by regulators.
In this insightful episode of Ascend Live, host Rick Borges welcomes guest Ginny Hanrahan for an in-depth discussion on the complexities and nuances involved in recognizing international qualifications and enabling mobility for professionals across borders. The main topics covered in the episode include the processes and time frames for application reviews, the potential barriers such as language proficiency and documentation challenges—especially for refugees—and the role of mutual recognition agreements in facilitating professional practice in different countries.
The Week in Brief Podcast is your weekly guide to the latest news, issues, and events in professional licensing, regulation, and digital government. This week, Jordan and Paul discuss the Supreme Court’s recent review of “Chevron deference,” Governor Spencer Cox’s efforts to streamline behavioral health worker licensing in Utah, and more.
The Week in Brief Podcast is your weekly guide to the latest news, issues, and events in professional licensing, regulation, and digital government. This week, Jordan and Paul discuss new considerations from NASCIO for states looking to implement AI, buy-now-pay-later licensing in New York, and more.
The Week in Brief Podcast is your weekly guide to the latest news, issues, and events in professional licensing, regulation, and digital government. This week, Jordan and Paul discuss efforts to regulate funeral home workers in Colorado, moves to license legal paraprofessionals to provide services to low-income residents in Texas, and more.
The Week in Brief Podcast is your weekly guide to the latest news, issues, and events in professional licensing, regulation, and digital government. This week, Sarah and Paul explore the biggest trends in regulatory news over the past year, including licensing reform, interstate compacts, alternative pathways to licensure, and more.
In this episode of Ascend Radio, Ascend Editor in Chief Paul Leavoy welcomes leaders from Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin’s licensing agencies to discuss the year that was, the year ahead, and interagency collaboration.
The Week in Brief Podcast is your weekly guide to the latest news, issues, and events in professional licensing, regulation, and digital government. This week, Sarah and Paul discuss NASCIO’s top 10 priorities for 2024, the potential of AI to create productivity gains for governments worldwide, Mississippi’s review of professional licensing, and more.
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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: ABA approves alternate licensure pathways, prospects grow for WHA to approve updated WHO emergency rules, a look at the future of UK AI regulation, and more.
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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.
In this Voices article, Ginny Hanrahan discusses the importance of thorough preparation for public consultations in regulatory work. It highlights the need for keeping regulatory tools updated and relevant in a rapidly changing world, using public input to shape effective regulations. Key challenges include new technologies, diversity requirements, and remote working impacts. Effective consultation involves careful planning, stakeholder engagement, and balancing diverse perspectives.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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