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Regarding the Senate health care reform bill, they write, "Acupuncturists, dietary-supplement makers and other alternative health practitioners, some of whose treatments are considered unproven by the medical establishment, would be brought more squarely into the mainstream of American medicine under the health legislation now before the Senate."

By AAAOM Staff Regarding the Senate health care reform bill, they write, "Acupuncturists, dietary-supplement makers and other alternative health practitioners, some of whose treatments are considered unproven by the medical establishment, would be brought more squarely into the mainstream of American medicine under the health legislation now before the Senate." tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-32108 2010-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-01T12:00:07-07:00

Giant strides were taken to ensure health care options for the American public when more than 30 acupuncturists attended the National Federation for Women Legislators' (NFWL) 72nd annual convention this Labor Day weekend in Albuquerque. These practitioners requested legislative support from the 500+ senators and congresswomen in attendance. Each legislator was given a copy of our research on AOM in the U.S., in addition to a narrative analytic review of the cost-effectiveness of acupuncture and a copy of our AOM model bill. These efforts resulted in the passage of two resolutions in support of AOM.

By AAAOM Staff Giant strides were taken to ensure health care options for the American public when more than 30 acupuncturists attended the National Federation for Women Legislators' (NFWL) 72nd annual convention this Labor Day weekend in Albuquerque. These practitioners requested legislative support from the 500+ senators and congresswomen in attendance. Each legislator was given a copy of our research on AOM in the U.S., in addition to a narrative analytic review of the cost-effectiveness of acupuncture and a copy of our AOM model bill. These efforts resulted in the passage of two resolutions in support of AOM. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-32100 2009-12-01T12:00:32-07:00 2009-12-01T12:00:07-07:00

In March 2003, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved new guidelines for acupuncturists dispensing herbs. According to the FDA, Chinese herbs are classified as dietary supplements. The current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) guidelines can be difficult to understand since they are complicated by legal terminology.

By Marilyn Allen, Editor In March 2003, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved new guidelines for acupuncturists dispensing herbs. According to the FDA, Chinese herbs are classified as dietary supplements. The current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) guidelines can be difficult to understand since they are complicated by legal terminology. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-32073 2009-11-01T12:00:32-07:00 2009-11-01T12:00:07-07:00

The process of reforming health care is complex and will need to consider all stakeholders - the public, providers, institutions, third-party payers and public insurers. Each of these entities has its own vested interest and issues, which may result in confusion and challenges. This article will attempt to unravel some of these complexities and address areas of interest to acupuncturists.

By Beth Sommers, MPH, LAc and Kristen Porter, MAc, LAc The process of reforming health care is complex and will need to consider all stakeholders - the public, providers, institutions, third-party payers and public insurers. Each of these entities has its own vested interest and issues, which may result in confusion and challenges. This article will attempt to unravel some of these complexities and address areas of interest to acupuncturists. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-32088 2009-11-01T12:00:32-07:00 2009-11-01T12:00:07-07:00

In March 2003, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved new guidelines for which acupuncturists dispensing dietary supplements across the nation will be accountable. According to the FDA, Chinese herbs are classified as dietary supplements. The current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) guidelines final ruling will require compliance from companies with fewer than 20 employees by the summer of 2010. This will, of course, affect small private clinic-sized facilities. The cGMP can be difficult for the average acupuncturist to understand since the basic practices and procedures are complicated by legal terminology.

By Marilyn Allen, Editor In March 2003, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved new guidelines for which acupuncturists dispensing dietary supplements across the nation will be accountable. According to the FDA, Chinese herbs are classified as dietary supplements. The current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) guidelines final ruling will require compliance from companies with fewer than 20 employees by the summer of 2010. This will, of course, affect small private clinic-sized facilities. The cGMP can be difficult for the average acupuncturist to understand since the basic practices and procedures are complicated by legal terminology.