Poll Results for the following Question:

What percentage of your practice consists of cash-paying patients who are not covered by insurance?

Results:

0-25%
19.6%
26-50%
12.3%
51-75%
14.0%
76-100%
54.2%

Total Respondents: 179

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Anonymous
0-25% I treat auto accident and HMO patients only working in a multi-specialty large clinic and see an average of 80-90 patients/week. My referrals from the MDs in our clinic are increasing every week due to the growing interest in acupuncture/herbal med in the elderly population.

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Anonymous
0-25% Oregon has good AP insurance coverage and there are many insurance suppliers available here.

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beansoup@sprynet.com
26-50% Less than half of patients cant get any reembursment for acupuncture mostly due to medicare guidelines. Patient with coverage are more likely to continue care after initial symptoms are resolved.