AK HB282

Establishes the Alaska Naturopathic Medical Board consisting of seven members (three licensed naturopaths, one pharmacist, one physician, one hospital administrator, and one public member) to regulate naturopathic medicine practice.

Defines the scope of naturopathic practice to include physical examinations, therapies, medical imaging, minor surgery, and prescribing of certain drugs, vaccines, and hormones (excluding controlled substances) within a physician-patient relationship.

Requires naturopaths to complete 35 hours of continuing education per biennial license period, with at least 15 hours in pharmaceutical education.

Authorizes medical assistance program coverage of naturopathic services furnished by licensed naturopaths within their scope of practice.

Amends the definition of "practice of medicine" to exclude practitioners using titles containing "naturopathy" or "naturopathic" in their designation, effective July 1, 2010.