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...
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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...
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...
The Acupuncture for our Seniors Act would increase Medicare beneficiaries’ access to acupuncturists, provide more non-pharmacological options for pain relief, and promote the profession’s growth. WASHINGTON, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Society of...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2023 CONTACTS: Graeme Crews (Chu), (202) 597-2923 Reagan McCarthy (Fitzpatrick) Reps. Chu, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Brian Fitzpatrick...
Watch the Video Now In this video, Nell Smircina, ASA Vice Chair Public Policy and Jennifer Broadwell, ASA Advocacy Chair discuss: Why NOW is the time we must show up and tell our story to our Federal Representatives featuring: How to best prepare to be an effective...
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TOWN HALL MEETING SAVE THE DATE! Join us Wednesday, February 9, 2022 8 pmE/7pmC/6pmM/5pmP Advocacy and Grassroots Initiative By ASA and NCCAOM Advocacy Team REGISTER More information: Medicare Update Article in Acupuncture Today
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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...
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Medicare Update: Next Steps for H.R. 4803 The Acupuncture for our Seniors Act NCCAOM-ASA-Town-Hall-September-30-2021
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