Chair Letter | The Latest | State Associations Updates | Ads | ASA Sponsors Chair Letter Hello again, Moving into late summer is a chance to reflect on the year's growth and bounty. It has been a very full year --- disruptive challenges we are doing our best to steer...
Chair Letter | The Latest | ASA Sponsors | Ads | State Associations Updates Chair Letter Hello again, It has been a busy few months since the last newsletter came out. I would like to start by thanking everyone who contributed to making ASA’s 2026 Conference in...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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 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...
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...
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 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 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 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"...
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...
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.