Naturopathic Doctors - Formulary Council Membership, Formulary Content, and Scope of Practice
Sponsor: Delegate KrebsCommittee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Health OccupationsStatus: Hearing 2/04 at 1:30 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2021)
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 (14)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 6UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Clark, Rachellobbyist | Evans & Associates, LLC | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mccarter, Safiya | Flourish and Balance, LLC | Oral |
| FAV | Peters, Sarahlobbyist | Husch Blackwell Strategies | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Paddock, Kristaps | Maryland Naturopathic Doctors Association | Oral |
| FAV | Pierro, Darlene | Maryland Naturopathic Doctors Association | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Krebs, Delegate Krebslegislator | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Krebs, Susan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | FACP, Willarda V. Edwards | Drs. Edwards & Stephens | Oral |
| UNF | Goldstein, Mathew | Secular Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Brocato, Barbaralobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Karkhanis, Neallobbyist | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Koenig, Gabrielle | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Wise, Steve | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Bennardi, Maryland Department of Health /Office of Governmen | Maryland Dept. of Health | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVClark, RachelEvans & Associates, LLCRegistered for: Accenture LLP; Arundel Amusements/Bingo World; Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence; CALSTART; Carvana; Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 89…
FAVPeters, SarahHusch Blackwell StrategiesRegistered for: Action Now Initiative, LLC; Alibaba; Ameresco; American Diabetes Association; Apartment & Office Building Association; Barwood Taxi Service…
UNFBrocato, BarbaraRegistered for: Acorn Health; American Physical Therapy Association Maryland - APTA MD; Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates, P.C.; Associates in Radiation Medicine; League for People with Disabilities, The; Maryland Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics…
UNFKarkhanis, NealRegistered 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…