Articles by Laura Culberson Farr
An Urgent Threat to Health Professions
Why a proposed federal rule change endangers the future of natural and integrative medicine. A seemingly bureaucratic rule change proposed by the U.S. Department of Education poses a significant threat to the educational pipeline for naturopathic doctors and a wide array of other conventional and integrative health care professionals, including nurses, physical therapists, acupuncturists, physician ...
Preventing Chronic Disease: The Untapped Potential of Naturopathic Medicine
As Congress explores strategies for “Investing in a Healthier America”1 through chronic disease prevention and treatment, an overlooked solution stands ready: licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs). These providers, trained in prevention-focused, whole-person care, could be key allies in addressing our nation’s chronic disease crisis—if only federal barriers to their inclusion in our healthcare system were removed. ...
Harnessing the Potential of Naturopathic Doctors to Address the Health Care Workforce Crisis
It is common knowledge now that the American health care system faces a looming crisis. A confluence of factors, including physician burnout, a growing population, and an aging workforce, has led to a critical shortage of primary care providers. This shortage not only strains the system but also limits patient access to quality care. While ...
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