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Naturopathic physicians press for pay parity in Oregon; proponents cite primary‑care access concerns
Summary
Supporters of House Bill 34,39 urged pay parity for naturopathic physicians with other primary care clinicians, saying reimbursement disparities are driving clinic closures and reducing access; sponsors said the bill does not change scope of practice and seeks to align payment, not expand services.
Representative Rob Nose opened a public hearing on House Bill 34,39, describing a personal health example and arguing that when naturopathic physicians provide primary‑care services similar to medical doctors, they should be reimbursed at the same level.
Representatives and numerous witnesses — including the Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians, integrated clinics that employ NDs, patients and family members — testified in favor. Dr. Rebecca Principe of the Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians said NDs have four years of…
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