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...
Events
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...
AHM Coalition’s Statement Regarding The Dr. Odyssey Episode’s Portrayal Of Acupuncture
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...
WATCH: AHM Coalition’s Plan For Integration Through Collaboration
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,...
Research Committee Quarterly Newsletter: Acupuncture Study
Re: News from the ASA Research Committee Dear ASA members, We are writing our newsletter this quarter to share an opportunity and a gift. First the opportunity is to share your knowledge and experience as part of an ongoing study on the clinicians’ motivations for...
American Society of Acupuncturists’ Annual Live In Person Only Conference!
American Society of Acupuncturists 2025 Live In-Person Only Conference: ASA’s 10th Anniversary Celebration: Cultivating Our Future Together Arlington, VA & Washington, DC Conference (Live In-person Only): April 26-27, 2025 Acupuncture for our Public Servants...
WATCH: Sept 18. 2024 ASA Legal Town Hall for Acupuncture Practitioners
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...
September 2024 Newsletter
September 2024 Newsletter From the Chair | The Latest | ASA Joint Developments | ASA Sponsors | Ads | State Associations Updates From the Chair Dear Colleagues, I am thrilled to share several exciting updates and extend heartfelt congratulations and warm welcomes to...
July 2024 Newsletter
July 2024 Newsletter From the Chair | The Latest | ASA Joint Developments | ASA Sponsors | Ads | State Associations Updates From the Chair Dear Colleagues, I hope this message finds you well and you are enjoying the summer season. As we move into the second half of...
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...
WATCH: The AHM Coalition Townhall May 15, 2024
The AHM Coalition is a collaboration of the four major national acupuncture organizations (ACAHM, ASA, CCAHM, and NCCAOM) to advance...
May 2024 Newsletter
May 2024 Newsletter From the Chair | The Latest | ASA Joint Developments | ASA Sponsors | Ads | State Associations Updates From the Chair Dear Colleagues Perhaps you’ve seen all the beautifully curated Facebook videos and photos posted by our newly created Social...
March 2024 Newsletter
March 2024 Newsletter From the Chair | The Latest | ASA Joint Developments | ASA Sponsors | State Associations Updates From the Chair Dear Colleagues, As we are only a few weeks away from the glorious cherry blossom season in Washington, DC, I am delighted to extend...
WATCH: The Most Important Thing You Can Do for the Profession: Support H.R. 3133 February 13, 2024
Watch the first ASA and NCCAOM Town Hall of 2024 where we discuss Supporting the HR 3133 - Acupuncture for our Seniors Act in...
The ASA and the NCBAHM Endorse the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2023
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...
Reps. Chu, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2023
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: 3/8/2023 Advocacy Webinar Recording
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...
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...
WATCH: “State of the Profession: Where Do We Go From Here?” Jan 18, 2023 Town Hall
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!...
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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.

