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About

The Board of Homeopathic and Integrated Medicine Examiners registers, license, and regulates medicial assistants and physicians practicing homeopathic/integrated medicine in the state. The licensing provided by the board is independent of licensure provided from allopathic or osteophatic boards.

Homeopathic and Integrated Medicine license scope includes the practice of acupuncture, chelation, homeopathy, minor surgery, neuromuscular integration, nutrition, orthomolecular therapy, and pharmaceutical medicine (see A.R.S. § 32-2901(22)). Physicians under this license who intend to dispense general, homeopathic or nutritional medications, substances or devices from an office, must apply for and receive a dispensing permit.

 

Licensure

Requirements for licensure can be found in the Applicant's Checklist under the forms page.

If you feel you are below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may apply for a waiver of some or all of your application and license fees. (See amount here: http://familiesusa.org/product/federal-poverty-guidelines) 

Fee waiver process

Fee Waiver Request Form

See attached form and requirements; requests must be submitted prior to applying for licensure in Arizona.

 

 Strategic Plan

    2014-2019

Staff

David Geriminsky, Executive Director
[email protected]

Richard Graham, Licensing Coordinator
[email protected]

Phone: (602) 542-8154

 

  • Board Members
  • Meetings, Agendas and Minutes
  • Speaker’s Bureau
  • Statutes and Rules
  • Complaints

​Members are appointed by the Governor to serve three year terms ending on June 30.
They may not serve more than three consecutive terms, but may continue to serve until that member's replacement takes office.  If you would like additional information regarding the application process please contact Laddie Shane, Boards and Commissions, Office of the Governor, Ninth Floor, 1700 West Washington, Phoenix, Arizona 85007. (602)-542-2449.  An application form is available on their website at the following link:  http://azgovernor.gov/bc/Application07.asp.

Board Member

Initial Appointment Date

Term Expiration Date
Mary Grace Warner-Dunlop, MD, MD(H), Secretary-Treasurer ,(Physician Member) 6/30/2016

6/30/2019

Jennifer Hancock,  (Public Member) 7/24/2009

6/30/2018

Mario Fontes , President (Public Member) 06/30/2016

06/30/2019

Michael W. Loes, MD, MD(H), (Physician Member) 06/30/2018 06/30/2021
Matthew Klein, DO, DO(H), Vice President (Physician Member)    
Vacant (MD(H) or DO(H) Member)    
Vacant (Doctor of Homeopathy Member)    

 

Meetings are held at 1740 West Adams Street, Board Room B, Phoenix, AZ 85007 unless otherwise indicated.  Meetings begin as 9:00 a.m., although occasionally the time or date may be changed.  A final agenda is available 24 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting time.

If you desire accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter please contact the Executive Director at (602) 542-8154 (TTY 711) for relay service relating to the hearing impaired).  Please make your request as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Board agendas and minutes are in PDF file format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view. You can get this free software from the Adobe WEB site.

Copies of Minutes and Agendas from 2003 through 2009 are available in PDF form and may be obtained at no cost by emailing the Board (link below) and making a request .  Minutes and Agendas prior to 2003 are available in hard copy at a cost of 25 cents per page and may be obtained by filling out a Public Records Request Form

 

2020 Agendas and Minutes

MEETING DATE                                                  AGENDA Minutes Recording

January 14, 2020

March 10, 2020

April 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Special Teleconference Meeting

May 12, 2020

July 14, 2020

September 08, 2020 rescheduled TBD

September 18, 2020

November 10, 2020

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2019 Agendas and Minutes

MEETING DATE                                                  AGENDA MINUTES Recording

January 8, 2019 - Cancelled

January 29, 2019

March 12, 2019 

April 23, 2019 - Teleconference for Rule Review

May 14, 2019 

May 14, 2019 - Notice of Potential Quorum

July 17, 2019 

August 29, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.

September 10, 2019 - Rescheduled

October 01, 2019

November 12, 2019 

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2018 Agendas and Minutes

MEETING DATE                                                  AGENDA MINUTES

January 9, 2018                                                                       

March 13, 2018

May 8, 2018

July 10, 2018 - Meeting Cancelled

September 11, 2018

October 02, 2018

November 06, 2018

Agenda 11-14-17

Agenda 3-13-18

Agenda 5-8-18

Cancelled

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Agenda 11-06-18

Minutes 1-9-18

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2017 Agendas and Minutes

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January 10, 2017 - Meeting Cancelled

March 14, 2017

May 9, 2017

July 11, 2017 - Meeting Cancelled                                                  

July 25, 2017 Teleconference                                          

September 12, 2017 

November 14, 2017

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2016 Agendas and Minutes

Meeting Date Agenda Minutes

January 12, 2016 Teleconference

March 8, 2016

May 10, 2016

May 17, 2016 Teleconference

July 12, 2016

August 3, 2016 Teleconference Personnel Committee

September 13, 2016 

November 8, 2016

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Minutes 1-12-16

Minutes 3-8-16

Minutes 5-10-16

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Minutes 7-12-16

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Minutes 9-13-16

Minutes 11-8-16

Click to view previous years agendas and meetings

 

The Arizona Board of Homeopathic and Integrated Medicine’ commitment to public education extends beyond informational materials, physician profiles and providing public records.  Our Speaker’s Bureau is one method to communicate with public groups in smaller, more intimate settings about issues that affect those groups most.  If you would like to hear a member of the Board’s staff speak at one of your meetings, please contact our executive director at director@homeopath.az.gov.  A member of the Board’s staff will contact you.  Possible topics would include:

  • Choosing a Doctor
  • Complaint Process
  • Continuing Medical Education Requirements
  • Informed Consent
  • Medical Assistants

 

TITLE 4. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

CHAPTER 38. BOARD OF HOMEOPATHIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS
  

Click below to view a copy of rules contained within the

 Arizona Administrative Code   Title 4. Professions and Occupations

Chapter 38. Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners

Download Board Rules

 

Chapter 29 | Homeopathic Physicians
Article 1 | Board of Homeopathic and Integrated Medicine Examiners
32-2901 Definitions
32-2902 Board of homeopathic and integrated medicine examiners; membership; duties; removal; immunity
32-2903 Board meetings; organization; compensation
32-2904 Powers and duties
32-2905 Executive director; compensation; duties
32-2906 Board of homeopathic and integrated medicine examiners' fund
32-2907 Jurisdiction arbitration panel; members; procedures; duties
Article 2 | Licensing
32-2911 Persons and acts not affected by chapter
32-2912 Qualifications of applicant; applications
32-2913 Examination; reexamination
32-2914 Fees
32-2915 Licensure; issuance; duplicate licenses; renewal; continuing education; expiration; cancellation
32-2916 Directory; change of address; civil penalty; fees
32-2917 Locum tenens registration
Article 3 | Regulation
32-2931 Violation; classification
32-2932 Use of title or abbreviation by a homeopathic physician
32-2933 Definition of unprofessional conduct
32-2934 Grounds for suspension or revocation of license; duty to report; unprofessional conduct hearing; decision of board
32-2935 Right to examine and copy evidence; summoning witnesses and documents; taking testimony; right to counsel; court aid; process
32-2936 Patient records
32-2937 Judicial review
32-2939 Medical assistants
32-2940 Injunctive relief
32-2941 Substance abuse and treatment rehabilitation program; private contract; funding
Article 4 | Dispensing of Drugs and Devices
32-2951 Dispensing drugs and devices; conditions; definition

How do I file a complaint against a homeopathic and integrated medicine doctor?
 The complaint must be submitted in writing to the board office.  Be as specific and objective as you can in narrating the events.  Mention dates, other persons involved, include copies of bills and any other communications your may have had with the physician that would assist the board in understanding the facts of the matter.

How does the Board process a complaint?
 With regard to complaints and investigations the Board is governed by A.R.S. § 32-2934 and 2935.  Patient records are kept confidential and are not made available to the public (A.R.S. § 32-2935(D).

 The Board may not open an investigation if identifying information regarding the complainant is not provided to the board. (A.R.S. § 32-2934(A).   However, A.R.S. §  32-2934(B) allows the board to enter into a written agreement with a complainant stating that the complainant's identifying information will not be provided to the licensee against whom the allegation of unprofessional conduct is being made to the extent of the administrative appeals process.  (The 'administrative appeals process' generally  means that If your testimony is required at a formal hearing your identity would become known).  Please advise the Board at the time your complaint is submitted if you wish to have your identifying information kept confidential from the licensee against whom your complaint is being made.

Upon receipt of your complaint a copy is sent to the physician with a request for a response within ten days of receipt of the complaint and copies of medical records and/or invoices if appropriate.  The Arizona Medical Board (AMB) or the Osteopathic Board (OBEX) are notified if that physician is also licensed concurrently with either of those boards.  Unless this Board hears otherwise from the AMB or OBEX, it assumes jurisdiction.  After the physician's reply is received additional investigation is performed as necessary in order to provide sufficient information for the initial Board review.  Approximately ten days before the next scheduled meeting the complaint and the physician's response are forwarded to each of the Board members for review and recommendation at the next board meeting, of whether or not an investigation should be opened.

If it is determined by the Board that a violation has not occurred, the complaint may be dismissed and the complainant and the physician are notified.

If it is believed that a violation may have occurred, or the Board members believe further information is necessary, the physician may be called in for an investigative interview.  Based on the results of an investigative interview a physician may receive a Letter of Concern or the case may be dismissed or, if warranted the matter may be referred for an informal interview or formal hearing.

-Please note that the Board has the option of not conducting an investigative interview and may proceed immediately to the informal interview, or if circumstances warrant, prepare to conduct a formal hearing.  After an informal interview the board may do any of the following: dismiss the complaint, file a letter of concern, issue a decree of censure (considered an official action against the physician’s license) impose a period of probation or impose restrictions (including temporary suspension not to exceed twelve months) on the license.

-They may also choose to conduct a formal hearing.  The physician, who after a hearing, is found guilty of unprofessional conduct, or is found to be mentally or physically unable to engage safely in the practice of homeopathic medicine may be censured, placed on probation, or have the license suspended or revoked.  In all cases involving dual-licensed physicians, the appropriate board is notified of the outcome.

When will my complaint be heard?
Complaints are reviewed and discussed by the board at the next regularly scheduled meeting after the complaint and physician's response have been received.  You will be notified of the date the matter will be placed on the agenda.  The Board meets six times per year on the second Tuesday of the month.

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Mission

The Board’s mission is to protect the health, safety and welfare of Arizona citizens by examining, licensing and regulating homeopathic physicians and medical assistants. 

Contact Us

State of Arizona
Board of Homeopathic and Integrated Medicine Examiners

1740 West Adams, Suite# 3017
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Phone: (602) 542-8154
Email: [email protected]  

Substantive Policy Statements

Chelation Therapy - SPS 04-01

New Applicants - Querying the NPDB and HIPDB - SPS 06-01

Pain Management Guidelines - SPS 07-01

Links of Interest

Arizona Medical Board
Arizona Board of Naturopathic Medical Examiners
Arizona Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners
Arizona Homeopathic and Integrated Medicine Association
Arizona Healthcare Regulatory Agencies

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