The Wisconsin Hospital Association stated in their 2018 workforce report that 100 new physicians a year is imperative for health care in the state.

A licensable Naturopathic doctor has completed a four-year undergraduate degree, a four-year doctoral program through an accredited naturopathic medical school, and three years of supervised clinical training.

Naturopathic-centered managed care programs could cut the costs of chronic and stress related illness by up to 40% and lower costs of specialist visits by 30%.

Naturopathic doctors are trained in both natural and conventional medicine to ensure patient safety through their knowledge of drug/nutrient/botanical interactions. Licensure will also help protect the public from misinformation about complementary and alternative therapies.