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Optum Health is rescinding recoupment for past payments of cupping under the unlisted service code 97039. Many member offices had received letters of recoupment that amounted to thousands of dollars. Prior to this update, Optum indicated that the use of 97039 was improper to identify cupping. This began in approximately…

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Christe

Post-COVID-19 syndrome often includes persistent symptoms after the acute phase of the infection, such as loss of taste and smell, known as anosmia and ageusia, respectively. Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) has shown promise in treating neurological sequelae associated with COVID-19.

Kristen

Acupuncture, often viewed skeptically by those entrenched in Western medicine, can present a daunting prospect for patients unaccustomed to its therapeutic benefits. For individuals like my patient who was diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPSS) over 17 years ago, embracing alternative treatments became a lifeline in her journey toward…

Iris

As an acupuncturist and herbalist, I am confident in saying that acupuncture and Chinese herbal remedies can significantly improve PCOS by aiding ovulation, promoting a healthy environment in the uterus for pregnancy, reducing the risk of miscarriage, and decreasing pregnancy complications.

People come to us when they feel stuck. If we know how to look, this will show on their face and body. Visibility is a major attribute of the acupuncture collaterals ( luo ). When everything is working well in a person’s life, they usually don’t recognize it; it’s invisible.…

Over my almost 30 years in clinical practice, I have used Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang extensively for a wide array of clinical presentations ranging from chronic headaches to anxiety, insomnia, and prescription drug withdrawal symptoms if these situations fit the appropriate patterns – all with extremely positive…

When our patients come to us for cosmetic acupuncture, frequently their major area of concern is their neck. Due to the delicate nature of the skin on the neck and the sparsity of acupuncture points, using traditional cosmetic acupuncture protocols is not always enough to address the various signs of…

As a small-business owner, you just want to treat patients, but first, you must figure out how to get those patients in your door. Health care, in general, is at a crossroads at which patient care meets technological innovation. As you look to grab the attention of potential patients, is…

Governor Gavin Newsom has retracted the proposed budget cuts to the Medi-Cal acupuncture program for low-income Californians for the 2024-2025 budget year. This decision marks a significant victory for health care providers and advocates who have long championed acupuncture as a vital component of comprehensive medical care.

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Tiffany

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), the primary federal agency spearheading research on integrative health, has awarded a five-year, $1.8 million grant to study the effectiveness of shan zhu yu ( Fructus corni / Cornus officinalis ) in treating type 1 diabetes.

Lenore

As a practitioner of Chinese medicine, I am always thinking about the best ways to treat the whole person, and how to link qi, jing, and shen in treatment plans. Often patients come into my office seeking acupuncture, but leave with a comprehensive approach to their health and multiple ways…