My husband (a clinical psychologist with analytic training) and I
(nutritional edidemiologists) have been discussing the recent postings on
credentials with some interest since we both are in fields where there is
also much confusion amongst the public as to certification and, in his
field, lisencing.  I'm NOT an Registered Dietician, so even with my PhD, I
would never dare to open a clinical nutrition practice, particularly since
I know a lot about a very few deficiency disorders common in developing
countries and very little about the overweight, dieting, and supplementing
that are more common in the United States.

The one topic that I was hoping someone would discuss, was actually whether
there have been or will be attempts to lobby the insurance industry for
adequate coverage for the services of IBCLCs.  It seems to me that this
coverage would go a long way toward conquering the "willingness to pay"
issue that some seem to find an impediment towards getting paid what they
are worth.  My husband pointed out that the American Psychological
Association did not have much lobbying success until it teemed up with one
of the main Educational Associations (sorry, this was a early morning pre-
coffee conversation, so I forget which one).  He thought that such a
relatively small group of professionals might ahave better success joining
with another group.

Forgive me, I didn't check the archives this time on whether this
particular issue had been brought up before because I've been overwhelmed
with the quantity of LACTNET postings lately.  Am I the only one that
thinks it exponentially multiplied in the last two days?  My son's nap is
almost over and I just now caught up.

Susan Burger, PhD, MHS

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