Bill 191: An Act to put in place measures concerning complementary and integrative approaches to health

This bill most directly affects practitioners and clinics in Quebec offering complementary and integrative health services — think acupuncturists, chiropractors, naturopaths, massage therapists, and integrative medicine clinics, whether solo practitioners or multi-disciplinary wellness centres. If their services are eventually designated as insured under the Health Insurance Act through government regulation, they would need to adapt their billing, documentation, and administrative processes to meet public insurance requirements — similar to how other regulated health professionals bill the RAMQ. University-level institutions and training programs in these disciplines could access new provincial financial assistance, affecting program development and staffing decisions. Larger clinics or training institutions with established programs stand to benefit most, while individual practitioners may face new compliance expectations around record-keeping and service standards if their modality becomes publicly reimbursed.