FSOMA Legislative Champion 2025 & 2026 – FL Rep. Jose Alvarez (D-46) won his Primary Election this week by a strong margin. Your support has made all the difference and […]
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New Practitioner Support Group
Thursday August 20 2026 at 7:30 Navigate your first years in practice by connecting you with experienced colleagues and fellow new practitioners across Florida. Whether you have questions about clinical […]
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From the Conference Committee “One Week to Go!”
Along with outstanding learning from some of the best AHM teachers in the country, the conference offers plenty of opportunities to connect, participate, and have fun. Here are just a […]
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Passing of Dr Danny Quaranto
Dr. Danny Quaranto brought acupuncture to Vero Beach in 1989, when its healing power was still largely unknown to many. He was the 236th acupuncturist licensed in the entire state […]
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Membership Committee Report – New Practitioner Support Group
Our first FSOMA New Practitioner Support Group meeting was a great success! The discussion was lively, with new Acupuncture Physicians sharing experiences, asking questions and learning some practical ideas about […]
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August 2026 – FSOMA Updating the FL Acupuncture Practice Act.
To learn how you can help click here. It’s been over 20 years since our practice act was updated. The industry has changed. AIT was added in rule but not […]
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Occupational Therapists and Dry Needling
We understand your frustration. Many Licensed Acupuncturists are concerned that Occupational Therapists are now authorized to perform dry needling in Florida. For many practitioners, this feels like another challenge to […]
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Things to Consider when Making Sustainable Investments
Ever wanted to invest in an organization and wondered about their environmental impact? This month’s My Green Doctor Newsletter features three articles with insight into sustainable investing, as well as […]
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Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Coalition Federal Regulatory Update for the AHM Profession
July 6, 2026 Introduction: Members of the Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (AHM) profession may be following the quickly moving timeline on several federal regulatory and legal developments affecting student loan […]
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First New Practitioner Support Group
New Practitioner Support Group starts July 16 @7:30 am – 8:30 am SIgn up Here – https://fsoma.org/np-support-signup/
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Join the ASA and NCBAHM for Webinar on Medicare Update HR 1667 May 20th
Please Join the ASA and the NCCAOM for a Webinar on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 8:30 PM EDT ¦ 7:30 PM CDT ¦ 6:30 PM MDT ¦ 5:30 PM PDT 1 Free PDA point (AOM-BIO) Details and Registration Medicare Update HR 1667 What to expect: Learn more about the current political climate...
Let’s Talk Billing Documentation!
Is documentation and/or insurance billing on your mind? Do you have questions an expert can answer? Join our AcuTalk on Tuesday 7/16 Effective and Proper Documentation including ICD11 Traditional Medicine Codes Tuesday July 16, 2024 7:30-8:30pm via Zoom 1 CEU...
Urgent Legislative Alert! Need Action ASAP!! Support HB 1655 regarding provider compensation for health care providers!!
Dear WAEMA Members, As we are all painfully aware, insurance provider rates have been stagnant for nearly 20 years. On Friday, February 10th (we incorrectly stated February 17th in our original email) the House Health Care Committee held a public hearing on HB 1655...
Urgent WAEMA Legislative Alert! HB 1039 Concerning physical therapists performing intramuscular needling, passed out of the House Health Care Committee unanimously!
In a democracy, there is no stronger connection than between a legislator and the folks that live in their district, their constituents. It’s time for all licensed Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Practitioners (AEMPs) to contact their local legislators and help us...
Legislative Alert HB 1039 – Physical therapists performing intramuscular needling!
Legislative Alert: HB 1039 – The profession of acupuncture and Eastern medicine needs your help! HB 1039 has been pre-filed for the 2023 Legislative Session that starts on January 9th, 2023. Please start contacting your local legislators ASAP as this bill may be heard...
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