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AK HB7
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/16/2013
Primary Sponsor
Kurt Olson
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AI Summary
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Permits naturopaths to prescribe devices and homeopathic remedies, notwithstanding the existing prohibition on prescription drugs.
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Prevents naturopaths from prescribing drugs or remedies that would be eligible for Medicaid reimbursement under AS 47.07.
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Adds "herbal remedy" and "homeopathic remedy" to the definition of naturopathy, and defines "dietetic remedy" and "hydrotherapy" as permitted practices.
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Establishes that a drug's status as permissible or prohibited for naturopaths is not changed by compounding.
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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
Full Bill Text
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