Recording of the CNDA/CBNM Townhall on September 3rd discussing licensure and fees.

NAEM is a leading voice in identifying the risks of wildfire smoke and provides guidance on how to treat toxic exposure. Find their guides and informative webinars online.

Welcome to California! The purpose of this document is to provide California NDs with a comprehensive, streamlined resource to make starting and running a practice straightforward and less daunting. This document includes information about scope, responsibilities, benefits and legal considerations for NDs wishing to practice in California. We trust you will find this guide an invaluable resource.

What information do I need to include on my prescription pad? Do I need to list my supervising MD/DO's information? 

Furnishing numbers, National Provider Identifier (NPI) , DEA and Cures and additional info.

Establishing a supervisory relationship with an MD or DO can take a fair amount of legwork. The following tools can help.

On December 29, 2022, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 enacted a new one-time, eight-hour training requirement for all Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)-registered practitioners on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.

NDs are independently allowed to prescribe, furnish, order or administer all synthetic and natural hormones, as well as epinephrine.

Beginning January 1, 2022, all prescriptions issued by a licensed healthcare practitioner to a California pharmacy must be submitted electronically.

As a follow up to my email sent last month regarding changes to the federal rules regarding prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine, earlier this week, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) released a temporary rule titled “Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications”. 

Important DEA changes and updates for all Licensed healthcare providers that prescribe controlled substances (Including Testosterone, Ketamine, etc.)

CURES stands for Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System and is California's way of monitoring controlled substance use and prescribing.

Can I call myself "doctor"? Do I always need to specify "naturopathic doctor"? Can I call my office a "medical clinic"?

Am I required to have malpractice insurance in California? Am I required to have general liability insurance? What about general liability? What are my malpractice insurance options?

Understand the legislation surrounding SB994 and hiring an LVN.

44 (and counting) custom and detailed legal talks designed specifically for California Naturopathic Doctors.

Common questions about ordering labs and insurance.

What are the requirements for naturopathic doctors to perform IV therapy in California and more.

How should I prepare for a house call? 

Do you know the difference between the CNDA and CBNM? Because you definitely should.