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Heated testimony in Montana hearing over bill to give chiropractors limited prescriptive authority
Summary
Representative Greg Oblander's House Bill 929 would create an optional endorsement for chiropractors to prescribe a narrow formulary of noncontrolled, non‑scheduled drugs for musculoskeletal conditions. Proponents argued it would improve rural access and reduce delays; a large group of chiropractors, malpractice insurers and the Montana Medical Association opposed the bill over training, oversight and malpractice concerns. The committee did not take a final vote.
Representative Greg Oblander opened House Bill 929 by asking the Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Committee to authorize a voluntary license endorsement giving chiropractors limited prescriptive authority for noncontrolled, non‑scheduled medicines for musculoskeletal conditions.
"This is a choice," Oblander said. "Nobody has to do anything of whether to apply for an endorsement to prescribe, and it is an option that will be left to each individual." He said the endorsement would be coupled with board rulemaking to set education, clinical training and oversight.
Proponents said the change would shorten waits and keep care local. Dr. Ryan Oblander, vice president of the Montana…
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