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Two Million Hits in One Month!

Editorial Staff

According to a report produced by WebTrends, acupuncturetoday.com enjoyed 2,345,058 hits on 65,877 unique visits during the month of November. While the amount of visits to the Acupuncture Today website has been growing steadily, this is the first time it has reached over two million hits.

Acupuncturetoday.com contains numerous features for acupuncturists and doctors of Oriental medicine as well as consumers interested in acupuncture and all forms of Asian healing. These include the latest news and research; an acupuncturist locator; an online discussion forum; and an "Ask an Acupuncturist" forum to educate the public about the benefits of acupuncture and Asian healing. Readers can access current news even before they receive Acupuncture Today in the mail. All previous articles published in Acupuncture Today are also available for viewing and printing.

To learn more about everything the online version of Acupuncture Today has to offer, visit acupuncturetoday.com.

January 2003
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Common HIPAA Violations Every Acupuncturist Should Know
Common HIPAA Violations Every Acupuncturist Should Know

Consequences for HIPAA violations can often be quite harsh. If someone has breached the HIPAA privacy regulations – even without any malicious intent, civil penalties are applicable: $100 per violation for unawareness, a minimum of $1,000 for reasonable cause, a minimum of $10,000 if willful neglect is present and then rectified, and finally, a minimum of $50,000 for individuals who act with willful neglect and ignore the issue.

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David Bibbey, Dipl. Ac., LAc
Health & Wellness / Lifestyle
Understanding Mental Illness Through the Luo Vessels
Understanding Mental Illness Through the Luo Vessels

The luo vessels are important in the treatment of mental health issues. They are conduits of “ying qi”: blood and fluids. We believe that the shen is “housed” in the heart and circulated through the blood, making a channel system that “conducts” ying qi ideal for treatment of the mind and emotions.

Nicholas Sieben, LAc
Health Care / Public Health
A Collaborative Journey to Better Patient Outcomes: Critical Tools
A Collaborative Journey to Better Patient Outcomes: Critical Tools

As our health care ecosystem continues to evolve, I’ve found an increased emphasis being placed on an integrative approach to patient care. As an acupuncturist, you are an essential part of this collaborative system and health care team, cooperating with a range of other professionals including medical doctors, chiropractors, massage therapists, and others.

Brandon Hoffman, BA