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IN SB0515
Bill
Status
1/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
David Niezgodski
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AI Summary
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Establishes licensure requirements for naturopathic physicians in Indiana effective July 1, 2019, with mandatory licensing beginning after December 31, 2020, requiring a doctorate from an approved naturopathic medical program and passage of the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners examination or equivalent
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Creates a 5-member Board of Naturopathic Medicine (3 naturopathic physicians, 2 consumer members) with 4-year terms to oversee licensing, continuing education requirements, and practice standards
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Establishes a Naturopathic Formulary Council (2 naturopathic physicians, 2 pharmacists, 1 physician) to develop an approved formulary of prescription drugs and natural medicines that naturopathic physicians may prescribe
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Authorizes naturopathic physicians to perform physical and laboratory examinations, order diagnostic imaging, prescribe approved formulary medications, provide musculoskeletal manipulation, and practice childbirth attendance with additional certification
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Prohibits naturopathic physicians from performing surgery beyond minor office procedures, using general/spinal anesthetics, administering ionizing radiation therapeutically, or prescribing controlled substances outside the approved formulary; establishes criminal penalties including Class A misdemeanor for unauthorized use of naturopathic titles and Level 5 felony for unlicensed practice
Legislative Description
Licensure of naturopathic physicians. Provides for the licensure of naturopathic physicians. Specifies certain individuals who are not required to be licensed. Establishes the board of naturopathic medicine (board). Establishes license requirements. Requires licensed naturopathic physicians to obtain continuing education for license renewal. Establishes the naturopathic formulary council to establish a formulary for naturopathic physicians. Establishes the childbirth attendance advisory committee to provide recommendation concerning the practice of naturopathic childbirth. Provides that an individual who is not licensed may not use certain descriptions, titles, or initials to indicate or imply that the individual is a licensed naturopathic physician. Establishes criminal penalties for certain violations.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
1/14/2019