Chair Letter | The Latest | ASA Sponsors | Ads | State Associations Updates Chair Letter Hello again, As I step back into my role as chairperson of the ASA Board, I want to extend my sincere thanks to our Board of Directors as a whole—and to Kelly Hora...
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WATCH: HIPAA Updates for 2026
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...
ASA Statement on Dry Needling 12-16-2025
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...
December 2025 Newsletter
Chair Letter | The Latest | ASA Sponsors | Ads | State Associations Updates Chair Letter Hello everyone, I hope you are having a wonderful winter holiday season, in whatever way you celebrate. Let me start by apologizing for not being as present and involved as the...
Join the ASA 2026 Annual Conference – Live In Person Only April 25 – 26, 2026!
American Society of Acupuncturists 2026 Live In-Person Only Conference: SPRING Supporting our Practitioners through Research, Integration, Networking & Growth Venue: Hyatt Regency, 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403 Conference (Live In-person Only): April...
WATCH: Greater Access, Greater Impact – The VA’s EPS Program and Opportunities for Acupuncturists Sept 17th, 2025
READ: NCCAOM - ASA Webinar EPS - Sept 17,2025 PDF
September 2025 Newsletter
From the Past Chair | The Latest | ASA Sponsors | Ads | State Associations Updates From the Past Chair Dear Colleagues, As I look back on the past six years, I am both humbled and deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve on the ASA Board of Directors, including...
July 2025 Newsletter
From the Chair | The Latest | ASA Sponsors | Ads | State Associations Updates From the Chair Dear Colleagues, As summer unfolds in full bloom, we hope you are enjoying the longer days, warmer weather, and the abundance of flowers and fresh vegetables that this season...
WATCH: ASA & NCCAOM Webinar – Medicare Update HR 1667 May 20th, 2025
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Join the ASA and NCCAOM 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...
Read the ASA and NCCAOM Welcome Letters to CMS and HHS
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 2025 Newsletter
May 2025 Newsletter From the Chair | The Latest | ASA Sponsors | State Associations Updates From the Chair Dear Colleagues, The vibrant energy of spring was the perfect backdrop for our gathering April 25-28, 2025 in Arlington VA, where we held the ASA in-person...
READ: AHM Coalition Public Comment to the Department of Education May 8th, 2025
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...
AHM Coalition Statement: Impact of Tariffs on Acupuncture Products from China – April 2025
Situation The AHM Coalition recognizes that the recently announced tariffs on Chinese goods will directly affect everyone who relies on oversees suppliers, including those within the acupuncture community. Because these tariffs were declared under a national...
March 2025 Newsletter
March 2025 Newsletter From the Chair | The Latest | ASA Joint Developments | ASA Sponsors | Ads | State Associations Updates From the Chair Dear Colleagues, 2025 is already off to an exciting start, and it’s looking like this year is going to be packed with action! On...
The ASA and the NCCAOM Endorse The Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act Act of 2025 (H.R. 1667)
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...
WATCH: ASA AND NCCAOM WEBINAR – 2025 Strategy for Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act – Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Watch the recap of our Webinar from Jan 22nd, 2025 Download the PPT for the Webinar READ: The Answers to Ten FAQ’s about Medicare READ: ASA-NCCAOM Webinar Q&A [video width="1920" height="1080"...
READ: The Answers to Ten FAQ’s about Medicare
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...
December 2024 Newsletter
December 2024 Newsletter From the Chair | The Latest | ASA Joint Developments | ASA Sponsors | Ads | State Associations Updates From the Chair Dear Colleagues, As 2024 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting with pride on a year filled with growth, progress, and...
WATCH: What Medicare and Medicaid Can Do for the Acupuncture Profession – October 30th, 2024
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...
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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.

