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Supporters, Insurers Trade Views in Public Hearing on Naturopathic Medicine Bill
Summary
Supporters of House Bill 3439 told the House Behavioral Health and Health Care Committee that naturopathic physicians provide prevention-focused primary care; insurers warned the change could raise costs without increasing access. Testimony came from patients, an advocacy group founder and representatives of Providence and Moda Health.
Representative Kevin Boyce reopened public testimony on House Bill 3439 on March 4, 2025, telling the House Committee on Behavioral Health and Health Care that the hearing would take remarks from additional witnesses on naturopathic medicine. Representative Boyce described naturopathic medicine as blending ancient approaches with modern science and expressed strong support for the bill.
The bill drew personal testimony from patients and advocates. Ellen Levino, founder of Patient Advocates for Naturopathic Physicians, described her experience as a longtime patient: “Naturopaths go to medical school. They diagnose and treat patients with…
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