2025 Annual Education Meeting

October 23-25 | Spokane, Washington

The 2025 Annual Education Meeting will be held October 23-25 in Spokane, Washington. Registration is now open! Learn more about the schedule and speakers on the event website in the FSBPT portal.

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Can't make the Annual Education Meeting in Spokane, Washington? Good news: we will be live-streaming parts of the event! Register to receive more information on how to view these sessions closer to the event.

Keynotes

KEYNOTE: Demonstrating the Value of Regulatory Boards to State Legislatures

Speaker: Jason Kaiser
Understanding the value of regulatory boards is crucial for all stakeholders, especially the state legislatures that create and can dissolve these boards. This session will feature insights from a board administrator and experts who analyze and make recommendations on regulatory boards as part of the sunset review process. Join us to learn about the key factors they identify that demonstrate value to state legislatures.

KEYNOTE: Sharing Cross-Jurisdiction/Cross-Profession Workforce Information: The Need for a Workforce Data Compact

Speakers: Betsy J Becker, Jason Kaiser, Jennifer Garrett, Missy Anthony, Nancy R. Kirsch
State licensing boards are in a unique position to collect accurate healthcare workforce data, which enhances their value to multiple state and national public agencies. This session will highlight the critical role licensing boards play in public protection and introduce the Cross-Profession Minimum Data Set (CPMDS), developed in 2022 by seven national organizations. The CPMDS aims to ensure consistency in health workforce data collection, and its broad adoption will streamline current and future initiatives by ensuring comparability across health professions data. Join us to learn about a recommendation for a multidisciplinary workforce data compact and learn how regulatory boards can champion this effort.

KEYNOTE: Paddling in Sync: Working Effectively with State Officials, Agencies, and Legislators for Better Regulation

Speakers: David Relling, Jennifer Garrett, Ken Clouston, Maria Collette, Marlon Brown, Matt Soper, Patty Salazar, Penny Vaillancourt
As regulatory boards navigate the fast-moving currents of healthcare policy, collaboration with state officials, agencies, and legislators becomes essential for effective and responsive regulation. This dynamic session brings together two expert panels—one of state legislators and another of agency leaders—to explore how regulatory boards can build trust, align priorities, and support policymakers in ways that protect the public.

KEYNOTE: "A Data Scientist Walks into a PT Clinic..." Ethical Considerations of Digital Health and AI

Speakers: Alan Chong W. Lee, Charlotte F. Martin, Meg O'Connor, Nancy R. Kirsch
This session will provide real-world examples and an in-depth discussion on the ethical implications of AI and digital health in physical therapy, as well as considerations for state regulatory boards. It will offer valuable insights and foster a thought-provoking discussion on the current and future status of the use of AI and digital health applications in physical therapy practice and its implications for PT regulators.

KEYNOTE: The Importance of Regulatory Guardrails in Public Protection

Speaker: Matt Soper
In a world where regulation is heavily scrutinized, what could go wrong if regulation was removed? Join Colorado State Representative Matt Soper as he recounts the story of the potential consequences of removing regulatory guardrails. This session will provide valuable insights into the importance of state regulation and the critical role it plays in maintaining public protection.

2024 Annual Education Meeting

The 2024 Annual Education Meeting, “Sowing Seeds of Regulatory Excellence,” was held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You can watch many of the sessions presented at that meeting on our YouTube Channel.