Coverage for naturopathic care is widely included in extended health benefits, yet the term “naturopath” is not consistently tied to standardized training across all jurisdictions. As a result, insurers may be reimbursing services delivered by providers with significantly different levels of education under the same benefit category—an area that remains under-recognized within current claims and benefit structures.

This session will outline how naturopathic doctors are trained and their role in preventive care and chronic disease management—areas associated with improved health outcomes, more appropriate utilization, and potential downstream cost savings. It will also explore why credential clarity matters for claims integrity, cost control, and fraud prevention. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to strengthen credential verification, reduce variability in claims, and better align naturopathic benefits with both their intended value and long-term cost-containment goals.