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October 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 10)

News / Profession  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
An Acupuncture-Themed “Google Doodle”?
Help Promote the Profession on World Acupuncture Awareness Day
Editorial Staff

News / Profession
How Florida Saved the "Acupuncture Physician" Title
FSOMA Spearheads Advocacy Campaign, Leading to Gov. DeSantis Veto
David Bibbey, Dipl. Ac., LAc

Health & Wellness / Lifestyle
A Tale of Halloween Candy and Evil Wind
E Douglas Kihn, DOM, LAc (ret.)

Herbal Medicine
Herbal Formulas for the "New" SAD
Craig Williams, LAc, AHG

Women's Health  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Effects of Acupuncture on In Vitro Fertilization Outcomes
Editorial Staff

Acupuncture & Acupressure
Spirits of the Points: The Governor (Du) Vessel (Pt. 2)
Neil Gumenick, MAc, LAc, Dipl. Ac.

Acupuncture Techniques
The Vagus Nerve, Gut Health and the Brain
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Your Practice / Business
Let's Build a Business Plan
Why You Need One and a Step-by-Step Outline
Shellie Goldstein, DAPM, AP, LAc

Health Care / Public Health
A Collaborative Journey to Better Patient Outcomes: Critical Tools
Brandon Hoffman, BA

Herbal Medicine  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Clinical Applications of Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang: Case Reports
Hongru Wei, LAc, DACM; Yan Zhou, LAc

Health Care / Public Health
Understanding the Challenges of U.S. Acupuncture Practice (Pt. 5)
The Mesosystem – Evidence-Based Medicine and Insufficient Awareness of Reliable Evidence-Based CAM Treatments by the Mainstream
Dongcheng Li, AP, EdD, Dipl. OM; Karen Karp, EdD

Billing / Fees / Insurance
Top 5 Insurance Billing Mistakes Costing You Money
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Health Care / Public Health  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
We Need a Better Way to Conceptualize Viral Infections (Pt. 2)
Immune Profiles, Supplementation and the Acupuncturist's Opportunity
David Seaman, DC, MS, DABCN

Education & Seminars
How Becoming a Doctor of Acupuncture Can Benefit Your Career
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General Acupuncture
Letters to the Editor

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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