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

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.

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.)

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.

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

When does my ND license expire? How do I renew my license?

What happens if I move out of state or my California licenses lapses?

Do I need to contact the BNM if I move my personal address?

In order to qualify for licensure, graduates from one of the seven accredited naturopathic medical schools must pass Parts I and II of the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examination (NPLEX).

Short answers to common legal questions from Dr. Stephanie Berg, ND, JD.

2024 Business ownership and legal updates provided by Dr. Stephanie Berg. FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting and Paid Sick Leave.

California government paid sick leave update 2024.

Can Naturopathic Doctors use or prescribe cannabis in California?