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621. Is Professional Licensing a Racket?

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Complexities of Professional Licensing Revocation

This chapter examines the challenges and inadequacies in the revocation of professional licenses linked to federal criminal charges, particularly in the healthcare sector. It emphasizes the inertia of licensing boards in responding to misconduct cases, the implications for patient safety, and the overall effectiveness of current regulatory systems.

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