Whether you accept it, avoid it or live somewhere in between, insurance coverage has become a defining issue for our profession. Patients increasingly expect to use their benefits, practitioners want to be compensated fairly for their time and expertise, and the system itself remains – at best – fragmented. The encouraging news is that coverage has expanded in meaningful ways. The challenging news is that reimbursement, across the board, remains inadequate.
Daniel P. Cashman, EAMP
Daniel P. Cashman is a Nationally Board Certified Acupuncturist and East Asian Medicine Practitioner. He owns Seattle Asian Medicine and Martial Arts (SAMMA) where he specializes in sports medicine and teaches kung fu.