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Aug 2026 Newsletter
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...
May 2026 Newsletter
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...
Assembly Passes Legislation to Expand Access to Acupuncture Services in New York
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...
March 2026 Newsletter
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...
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...
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