HF 404: Relating to the practice of alternative and complementary medicine, and making penalties applicable

What it does

This bill relates to the provision of complementary and alternative health care by unlicensed persons.95 governing the provision of such care are met. The bill provides a definition of complementary and alternative health care that refers to a diverse group of health care and healing systems, methods, and treatments. The bill provides examples of these services. The bill provides that several requirements apply to the provision of complementary and alternative health care. The bill provides that prior to the provision of the care, a provider of such care shall supply a prospective client with a plainly worded written statement disclosing that the provider is not a licensed health care provider, the nature of the complementary and alternative health care to be provided, and the provider’s education, training, or experience, or other credentials or qualifications.

Lobbying · 0 for, 3 against

Against: Iowa Academy of Family Physicians; Iowa Independent Physician Group; Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association

In plain words

1. February 8, 2021Filed in the House and sent to the Human Resources committee