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There has never been a more important time for naturopathic medicine to realize the positive impact of state licensing laws that dictate a full scope of practice for qualified naturopathic doctors. Why? When Congress passed H.R.3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act they included new programs, new regulations, and new opportunities for the expansion of naturopathic medicine. At the upcoming DC FLI, more than 165 physicians, educators and students will pound the halls of Congress to advocate for utilization of ND primary care services.
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Naturopathic medicine in Kansas has taken its next step with a transformation from ‘registration’ to ‘licensure.’ On April 19, Governor Parkinson of Kansas signed into law the Naturopathic Doctor Licensing Act. As licensed practitions, rather than registered providers, patient access to naturopathic medicine in Kansas will increase, since insurers, laboratories, and regulators will be more apt to recognize naturopathic services.
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Health Care/Insurance Reform
Today’s question, much like yesterday’s and tomorrow’s, will Congress approve health care legislation? I think yes – but how it will happen and what it will include remains a mystery.
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Tenacity is defined as the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose." Clearly then, naturopathic medicine is the shining example of modern day tenacity.
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AANP supporters sent more than 2000 emails to their U.S. Senators asking them to oppose S. 3002. Get updates on the bill, the FLI and the Elders Council in the News from the Office.
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It promises to be a rich year for the naturopathic profession. Health freedom efforts continue with a new twist based on a law passed in New Mexico that essentially allows for diagnosis and treatment, including Gerson Therapy (named in the bill) and potentially photoluminescence.
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On February 3, 2010, Senators John McCain and Byron Dorgan introduced S. 3002, a bill entitled, The Dietary Supplement Safety Act. The ostensible purpose of the bill is to make dietary supplements "safer," despite the fact that dietary supplements are already hundreds of times safer than either prescription or over-the-counter drugs. Contact your Senators now.
(November 2009)
AANP has issued a technical response to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine's (NCCAM) strategic plan for 2010 to 2015. Read the response.
AANP has asked Senator Baucus to include a clause that would prohibit insurance companies from denying coverage of a class of licensed health care providers. Read the letter. To send a similar message to your Senators, click here.
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Implementation of last year’s successful legislative effort allows for naturopathic doctors to practice naturopathic medicine by registering with the state of Minnesota – a development that is the culmination of years of hard work from natural medicine advocates in the state. Read more
As part of broad budget cuts in California, the legislature has passed a bill eliminating the Bureau of Naturopathic Medicine, and creating the Naturopathic Medicine Committee under the Osteopathic Board. Read CNDA's letter.
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