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AHM Coalition’s Plan For Integration Through Collaboration
Published October 24, 2024 Thursday, October 24th at 7:00pm ESTJoin Michael Taromina as he 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 ChairThomas Kouo, CCAHM, Vice...
Research Committee Quarterly Newsletter: Acupuncture Study
Published October 21, 2024 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...
Town Hall: What Medicare and Medicaid Can Do for the Acupuncture Profession
Published October 18, 2024 Acupuncturists and our allied health colleagues are invited to join this important and inspiring conversation. Learn how Medicaid and Medicare are being integrated into the Acupuncture Profession right now and future possibilities from these...
American Society of Acupuncturists’ Annual Live In Person Only Conference!
Published October 9, 2024 American Society of Acupuncturists’ AnnualLive In Person Only Conference &ASA’s 10th Anniversary Celebration:Cultivating Our Future TogetherApril 26-27, 2025 in Arlington, VAAcupuncture for our Public ServantsApril 28, 2025 on Capitol Hill...
Asheville Wellness Practitioner Response – Volunteer and Donations Requested
Published: October 2, 2024 ***Asking for help: locations, volunteers, donations for Wellness Response effort*** We know that traumatic stress is one of the primary causes of modern illness, and every member of the Western North Carolina community is experiencing that...
Last Call – Annual Meeting Tickets Available Online Til 9/12
Last Call for Tickets – Online Registration Ends Thurs 9/12Onsite registration availableLight lunch will be provided – bring your own beverage We have 7 hours of incredible content from these speakers – plus news and updates from the ASM Board of Directors and...
Top 5 Reasons to Attend the ASM Annual Meeting
Come for the connections, insights, and community! Register now! Top 5 Reasons to Attend Hear expert speakers with key insights, success stories, and new perspectives Earn 8 CEUs for the full day (lic ac) Build connections with like-minded colleagues Enhance...
Dr. Joseph Audette – Keynote Speaker for Annual Mtg
Early Bird Rates Fly Away SaturdayMembers & Non-Members save thru 8/10Register now! Spotlight on Our Keynote Speaker – Joseph Audette, M.A., M.D.2pm – 5pm The ASM is fortunate to have Dr. Joseph Audette as our Keynote Speaker at this year’s annual meeting. He is a...
OPTUM CLAW BACKS FOR CODES 97139, 97039 WERE IN ERROR
ASA Insurance Chair, Mori West, has issued the following update:Please disseminate this in ALL states that have Optum as the carrier forthe VA CCN – Regions 1,2,3 . The following states are NOT affected:CA, MV, AZ, UT, OR, WA, ID, MT, WY, CO NM, TX, AK, HI. Optum WAS...
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