Debi VanderMey Barr wrote: "As I remember, licensure was
originally pursued for dietitians because many of the laws
and regulations regarding reimbursement for health care
services, specify that the care must be provided by a
*licensed* health professional.  We were advised to seek
licensure to ensure that our services would continue to be
reimbursable.  This is has become even more important with
managed care regulations."

This remains the most compelling reason, to me, to consider
licensure as desirable. Otherwise, we must lobby to change
the laws and regulations regarding reimbursement. Which is
easier?

Margery Wilson, IBCLC