AK-PA Board endorses HB352 and PSYPACT
HB352, a bill titled the “Healthcare Licensing Compacts,” would allow Alaska to join four compacts for medical professionals, allowing expedited licensing for physicians, physician assistants, psychologists, and EMS personnel. Representative Zack Fields and Representative Andrew Gray are the sponsors [...]
AK-PA statement on pending lawsuit to Licensing Board
The Alaska Psychological Association (AK-PA) supports civil rights and disability protections for all Alaskans, including Alaskans applying for psychologist licensure. AK-PA’s executive board recently advocated for changes to the licensure process to better protect the rights of applicants. However, we [...]
Update on HB276 – PSYCHOLOGISTS: LICENSING AND PRACTICE
HB276, more commonly known by AK-PA members as the Model Licensing Act (MLA), was introduced as a committee bill through the Labor and Commerce Committee at the beginning of the legislative session. The Bill had a first committee hearing in [...]