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FL S0898
Bill
AI Summary
- Redesignates Florida Chapter 462 from "Naturopathy" to "Naturopathic Medicine" and comprehensively overhauls the regulatory framework, creating the Board of Naturopathic Medicine within the Department of Health composed of seven Governor-appointed members (five licensed naturopathic physicians and two public members)
- Establishes detailed licensure requirements including a bachelor's degree, a naturopathic doctoral degree from an accredited program, passing the national Naturopathic Physician Licensing Examination, fingerprint-based background checks, and financial responsibility (malpractice insurance of at least $100,000 per claim/$300,000 aggregate or equivalent)
- Creates the Naturopathic Medical Formulary Council (two naturopathic physicians and three pharmacists) to establish and annually review a formulary of legend drugs naturopathic physicians may prescribe, explicitly excluding controlled substances unless specifically listed and prohibiting prescribing for cosmetic purposes or performing surgery
- Defines the scope of naturopathic medicine to include diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and prescribing of natural medicines and authorized legend drugs, while explicitly prohibiting surgical procedures, general/spinal anesthesia, ionizing radiation, chiropractic/osteopathic adjustments, and acupuncture (unless separately licensed)
- Expands grounds for disciplinary action to include medical malpractice (including gross and repeated malpractice), establishes continuing education requirements of 60 hours per biennial period (with at least 10 hours in pharmacology), and sets criminal penalties including third-degree felonies for unlicensed practice, with an effective date of December 31, 2024
Legislative Description
Naturopathic Medicine
Last Action
Died in Health Policy
3/8/2024
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