Articles tagged with 'legislative advocacy'

Minnesota is one of only three states without any statewide oversight. Licensure can change that and protect the profession in the state.

Now, more than ever, is the time to reevaluate massage education requirements... states that are below the 600-hour threshold must consider increasing their hours.

Next year, ABMP will advocate for reasonable legacy clauses in states that introduce legislation to enact massage licensure and those that place new requirements in existing laws.

Remember how challenging it was to build your massage practice? Would you relish the thought of repeating that journey?

Government relations work depends on a few factors, but specifically evidence, persuasion, and grassroots participation. It's increasingly evident that your voice—the massage therapist's voice—and grassroots advocacy, is what gets it done.

Like most, if not all, health-care professions, entry-level examination is a necessary component and final indicator of a practitioner's knowledge and qualification.

I am often the first line of defense to make sure nothing gets in the way of you doing the work you so rigorously trained for.

The ABMP Government Relations team is preparing for the 2023 legislative cycle. The team anticipates bills will be introduced regarding the Interstate Massage Therapy Compact (IMpact), licensure attempts in unlicensed states, and some deregulation efforts.

Government works best when it's closest to the people. To me, that means I'm here to support and empower you by gathering and digesting regulations, laws, and any proposed changes to them.