Naturopathic Doctors - Formulary Council Membership, Formulary Content, and Scope of Practice
Sponsor: Delegate KrebsCommittee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Health OccupationsStatus: Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing a certain formulary developed by the Naturopathic Doctors Formulary Council and adopted by the State Board of Physicians to include certain prescription drugs and devices; authorizing a licensed naturopathic doctor to dispense, order, or administer certain natural medicines in a certain manner; authorizing a licensed naturopathic doctor to prescribe, dispense, and administer certain prescription drugs and medical foods in a certain manner; etc.
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Testimony (12)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 5Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Evans, Hayleylobbyist | Evans & Associates | Position only |
| FAV | Paddock, Dr. Kristaps | Maryland Naturopathic Doctors Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Passero, Dr. Kevin | Naturopathic Doctor | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Alsobrooks, Angela | Prince George's County Executive | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Higgs, Marilyn | patient | Position only |
| FAV | Slaugenhoup, Sharon | patient | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Krebs, Delegate Krebslegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Karkhanis, Neallobbyist | League of Life and Health Insurers of Maryland | Oral |
| UNF | Lowentritt, Dr. Ben | MedChi | Oral |
| UNF | Wise, Steve | MedChi | Oral |
| UNF | Goldstein, Marhew | Secular Coalition for America | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | elliott, robynlobbyist | acnm, mna | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVEvans, HayleyEvans & AssociatesRegistered for: Academy Bus; Accenture LLP; Arundel Amusements/Bingo World; Atmosphere DC Dickerson Property Owners LLC; Beltway Fine Wine; Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence…
UNFKarkhanis, NealLeague of Life and Health Insurers of MarylandRegistered for: American Council of Life Insurers; Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund; City of Westminster; League of Life & Health Insurers of Maryland, Inc.; It Works Learning Center, Inc.; America's Health Insurance Plans…
UNFelliott, robynacnm, mnaRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition…