Licensure or certification requirements that must be met to practice a health profession are considered by some to be similar to those in franchising. Provide a SWOT analysis (Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) on the licensing or certification requirements for healthcare professionals in the U.S. To what degree are professional licensure and/or accreditation required for purposes of protecting the public’s health, and to what degree are they required for purposes of protecting entry into the highly competitive field of healthcare? This paper is not to be specific to any profession, but it is to discuss in general the role of licensing and regulation. Use at least three published sources to support your views.