FAQ about Naturopathic Medicine and Dr. Cole How does a naturopathic doctor differ from a traditional naturopath? Naturopathic doctors attend four-year, graduate-level, accredited naturopathic medical schools where they are trained as primary care doctors of natural medicine. Naturopathic doctors are licensed by the State of California Bureau of Naturopathic Medicine and have attended an accredited naturopathic medical school.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), 23 states have no laws addressing the issue. Only seven states and the District of Columbia allow such direct reporting and thirteen states prohibit it. Connecticut is one of seven states that allow it only with a health care provider's approval.
The links below provide the statutory citation, as well as information about applying for participation in the CPV. Minnesota Statutes  471.59, subd. 1, known as the Joint Powers Act, defines the governmental entities that may participate in the CPV. They include counties, cities, towns, townships, and school districts, as well as certain other entities. Minnesota Statutes  16B.2975 defines entities that are eligible to receive federal surplus property. These entities are also eligible to participate in the CPV. Minnesota Statutes 43A.50, defines registered combined charitable organizations that are eligible to participate in the CPV. Minnesota Statutes  309.50, Subd. 4 defines the charitable organizations that are eligible to participate in the CPV.