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AK HB7

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2013

Primary Sponsor

Kurt Olson

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Origin

House of Representatives

28th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Permits naturopaths to prescribe devices and homeopathic remedies, notwithstanding the existing prohibition on prescription drugs.

  • Prevents naturopaths from prescribing drugs or remedies that would be eligible for Medicaid reimbursement under AS 47.07.

  • Adds "herbal remedy" and "homeopathic remedy" to the definition of naturopathy, and defines "dietetic remedy" and "hydrotherapy" as permitted practices.

  • Establishes that a drug's status as permissible or prohibited for naturopaths is not changed by compounding.

  • Prohibits Medicaid from offering services for prescribed drugs given or prescribed by a naturopath.

Legislative Description

Practice Of Naturopathy

Physicians

Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): KERTTULA

1/28/2013

Committee Referrals

Labor & Commerce1/16/2013

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