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Edward Chiu, LAc, DAOM

Dr. Edward Chiu has been teaching acupuncture case report writing for over 10 years at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. After earning his Master in Acupuncture from the New England School of Acupuncture and his DAOM from OCOM, he spent time pursuing traditional acupuncture apprenticeships in Taiwan and has also been involved in acupuncture research studies in the U.S. at both Massachusetts General Hospital and the University of Arizona. He recently authored a textbook titled Writing Acupuncture Case Reports: Theory and Practice, on the importance of writing case reports and with instructions on how to write one for publication.

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Let's Make Case Reports a Priority
September 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 09)
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Your Practice / Business
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