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The American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) commend U.S. Representatives Judy Chu (D-Calif.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) for reintroducing the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act (H.R. 3133), which would authorize the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to recognize…

According to the World Health Organization’s first global report on sepsis (2020), “When sepsis is not recognized early and managed promptly, it can lead to septic shock, multiple organ failure and death. … Even sepsis survivors are not out of danger: only half will completely recover, the rest will either…

The most common symptom of an overactive bladder is a sudden, uncontrolled need or urge to urinate; followed by the need to urinate excessively throughout the day and night, independent of fluid intake. In women, causes of overactive bladder are varied, but the common consequence, beyond the physical manifestations, are…

Thanks to a nationwide trend in minimum insurance coverage requirements, acupuncturists are even better positioned than before to expand the personal-injury segment of their practices. Understanding this opportunity starts by looking at the current automobile insurance requirements.

The following are excerpts from Integrative Chinese Herbal Therapy, a three-volume series that shares the extensive clinical experiences of Dr. Lee Chen-Yu. This series includes over 600 case studies, offering insights, instruction and inspiration for the application of Chinese medicine in the treatment of pathoconditions that range from common maladies…

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common of all joint diseases, affecting more than 30 million Americans. In the next few decades, the number of people suffering with osteoarthritis is expected to skyrocket, as people are living longer and the percentage of the population that is overweight continues to increase.

Compliance is frequently used to describe medication-taking behavior. The definition of compliance is “the extent to which the patient’s behavior matches the prescriber’s recommendations.” But little is known about compliance in acupuncture clinical care.

Longevity is becoming a commonly used word to describe a method of living or a medical practice or system that may potentially lead to a “long life.” Many modern clinics, be they allopathic or complementary and alternative, include the word in their clinic name or on their website to draw…

This multi-part article provides a review of the literature related to factors associated with the challenges of current U.S. acupuncture practice. Considering the complexity of the acupuncture practice, we chose Neal and Neal’s networked model as the theoretical framework to explore the literature associated with the challenges of practice, because…

Sport acupuncture is a lot more than just trying to treat a patient’s pain. Pain is the symptom, while the cause is not often obvious. Dysfunctional movement, bad posture and/or an overly sensitized nervous system stemming from ergonomic issues, poor postural habits, and old injuries will alter a person’s mobility…

Effective communication is key in any health care practice, including acupuncture clinics. As an acupuncturist, being able to communicate with your patients in a clear and concise manner is not only important for their understanding of their treatment, but also for minimizing your liability exposure.

If you haven’t moved to web-based SOAP notes yet, may I ask: What you are waiting for? Implementing electronic SOAP notes can help you streamline your practice. If you have been reluctant to embrace this technology, there is no better time than today to get started.

Harold G.* came blustering into the group clinic, demanding to know why we didn’t have shower facilities for clients. Oh, and after business trips to Japan and Thailand, he wanted “Li’l Asian gals to walk on my back and stretch me from here to there.” It took time to convince…