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October 2006 (Vol. 7, Issue 10)

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CAM Therapies as Covered Benefits
Study Finds Utilization "Substantial," Impact on Insurance Expenditures "Modest"
Kathryn Feather

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Healing the Wounds of War
Nonprofit Group Brings the Benefits of Alternative Medicine to Those Who Need It Most
Stephane Babcock

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A.B.3014 Awaits Governor's Signature
Opposition to the Bill Now Neutral
Stephane Babcock

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2006 PCOM Symposium Preview
Editorial Staff

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The Power of One

General Acupuncture
Acupuncture Poll
Editorial Staff

General Acupuncture
We Get Letters & E-Mail
Editorial Staff

General Acupuncture
Sudden Oak Death: What's in It for Us?
Andrew Rader, LAc, MS

Bodywork
Discovering the Alchemy of Healing
Steven Alpern, LAc

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An Interview With Dave Fisher, LMT
Jennifer Waters, LAc, Dipl. Ac

Bodywork
The Yang and Yin of Facial Acupuncture, Part 2
Hormonal and Other Factors Contributing to the Decline of the Skin
Mary Elizabeth Wakefield, LAc, Dipl. Ac., MS, MM; Belinda Anderson, PhD, MAOM, LicAc

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Practice Models for the 21st Century: An Interview With Michael McCoy
Kristen E. Porter, PhD, MS, MAc, LAc; Elizabeth Sommers, PhD, MPH, LAc

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What Is an NPI and How Do You Get One?
Samuel A. Collins

Bodywork
The Power of Intent, Part 2: Excellent or Mediocre Results With Facial Rejuvenation?
Darren Starwynn, OMD, LAc

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News in Brief
Editorial Staff

General Acupuncture
Shinreikyo: Miracles of Healing From Japan
Christine Laing

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Trauma: A Loss of Order and Innocence
Felice Dunas, PhD

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Cosmetic Acupuncture and Liability Insurance Coverage
Martha Lucas, PhD, LAc; Denise Ellinger, LAc

Allergies & Asthma
The Immune System and Allergies: A Different Perspective
Kaleb Montgomery, DTCM

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Watering the Seeds of Understanding and Compassion
JoAnn Tall, LAc

Bodywork
Bird Flu and Chinese Medicine
Bob Flaws, LAc, FNAAOM (USA), FRCHM (UK)

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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