The New York State Assembly has passed legislation to expand access to acupuncture services by requiring mandatory health insurance coverage for treatment under large group insurance policies. Announced on April 1, 2026, the bill (A.622), led by Assemblymember Ron Kim...
What Acupuncturists Need to Know About Notices of Privacy Practices and Beyond Presented to the American Society of Acupuncturists January 22, 2026 By John P. Murdoch II, Esq. Critical HIPAA Updates for 2026: What Acupuncturists Need to Know Healthcare compliance...
The American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) supports the safe, ethical, and legally authorized practice of acupuncture and dry needling. The ASA’s position is grounded in patient safety, regulatory clarity, and adherence to professional scopes of practice. Dry...
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...
April 2, 2025 The Honorable Mr. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. The Secretary of Health and Human Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, D.C. 20201 Dear Mr. Secretary: On behalf of the American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA)...
May 8, 2025 Linda E. McMahon, Secretary U.S. Department of Education Via regulations.gov RE: Docket ID No. ED-2025-OPE-0016 Dear Secretary McMahon: On behalf of the Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Coalition, a collaborative alliance of major national acupuncture...
The Acupuncture for our Seniors Act would increase Medicare beneficiaries’ access to acupuncturists, provide more non-pharmacological options for pain relief, and enable growth of the acupuncture profession. Washington, D.C., February 28, 2025 – The American Society...
Acupuncturists and Medicare Frequently Asked Questions Background Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people who are 65 and older, as well as those with disabilities and certain significant medical conditions. It is administered federally, and...
Learn how Medicaid and Medicare are being integrated into the Acupuncture Profession right now and future possibilities from these dynamic speakers. Town Hall held Wednesday, October 30, 2024 8pmE/ 7pmC/ 6pmM/ 5pmP All attendees will earn 1PDA Point Speakers: John...
October 24, 2024 Re: Dr. Odyssey, Episode 4 “Wellness Week” Dear Producers and Writers of Dr. Odyssey, We are writing to you on behalf of the Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Coalition, representing the acupuncture profession. We are composed of the American Society of...
Town Hall held Thursday, October 24th at 7:00pm EST Michael Taromina leads a frank discussion on securing the future of Acupuncture in the U.S. with the national leaders of the AHM Coalition: John Yoo, ACAHM, Board Chair Thomas Kouo, CCAHM, Vice President Molly Ford,...
Sept 18. 2024 ASA Legal Town Hall for Acupuncture Practitioners This Town Hall was presented by ASA Attorney – John P. Murdoch II, Esq., on behalf of ASA for New Legal Developments Affecting Acupuncture Practices is right around the corner! Details: *Corporate...
The AHM Coalition is a collaboration of the four major national acupuncture organizations (ACAHM, ASA, CCAHM, and NCCAOM) to advance...
Watch the first ASA and NCCAOM Town Hall of 2024 where we discuss Supporting the HR 3133 - Acupuncture for our Seniors Act in...
Watch this 1-hour recording. ASA Chair Olivia Hsu Friedman discusses the immediate steps WE as a profession, must take to continue performing and preserving our system of medicine. Please share with another acupuncturist! EACH ONE, REACH ONE WATCH THIS VIDEO TO START!...
Medicare Update: Next Steps for H.R. 4803, the Acupuncture for our Seniors Act. ASA – NCCAOM presentation for ATCMA Town Hall. Thursday, October 14, 2021 ATCMA Town Hall Overview: Update on Medicare Bill, what it means for the profession, and why this is important for...
Joining your state association supports local, state, and national efforts to present the profession as subject matter experts of acupuncture while improving standards of education, practice, doctorate programs, continuing education, credentialing, and privileging.