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David Bibbey, Dipl. Ac., LAc

David Bibbey is the president of the Florida State Oriental Medical Association (FSOMA) and the CEO of Patient Data Protection, LLC, a HIPAA and ADA compliance company specializing in supporting small practices and sole providers with HIPAA Privacy & Security Rule technologies and ADA website accessibility. You can contact David with questions and comments: Tel: 352-268-5088, ext. 4; Web:www.patientdataprotection.com.

Previous Articles

Online Tracking Technologies: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt Your Practice
September 1, 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 9)
Common HIPAA Violations Every Acupuncturist Should Know
January 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 1)
How Florida Saved the "Acupuncture Physician" Title
October 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 10)
Avoiding the Perils of Data Breaches
July 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 07)
HHS Warning About Website Tracking: What It Means for Your Practice
April 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 04)
HIPAA-Compliant Online Payment & Billing
December 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 12)
Here's How to Avoid the Three Most Common (and Expensive) HIPAA Failures
October 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 10)
Has Your State Eliminated the HIPAA Compliance "Loophole"?
August 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 08)
Have You Documented Your HIPAA Security Risk Assessment (SRA)?
June 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 06)
State Patient Health Information Privacy Laws: Know What's Required
April 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 04)
Annual HIPAA Compliance Training
March 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 03)
HIPAA Compliance 101: Email Protection
February 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 02)
Is Your Practice Website ADA Compliant?
April 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 04)
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Acupuncture, a key pillar of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has been practiced for thousands of years to promote healing and restore balance within the body. However, with rapid technological advancements reshaping health care, acupuncture is entering a new era. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics is revolutionizing diagnostics, treatment precision, education, and research – enhancing patient outcomes like never before.

Aram Akopyan, MD, LAc
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Acupuncture and Neuroplasticity: A Promising Treatment for PTSD

Interestingly, although lots of attention has recently been given to the role psychedelic medicines employed in therapy could play in healing PTSD and trauma generally, new research has just been published showing acupuncture can also be of significant help in alleviating this widespread disorder, and may act similarly to psychedelics on a particular quality of our brains to heal and remodel themselves: neuroplasticity.

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Long COVID has challenged conventional medical paradigms. There is certainly a growing need for therapies that bridge traditional pharmacology with integrative strategies. Among the more unconventional options, nicotine – delivered via low-dose transdermal patches – has surfaced as a potential tool. While the idea may sound wacky, emerging evidence and clinical anecdotes suggest it warrants exploration.

Bill Reddy, LAc, Dipl. Ac.