NCCAOM Job Task Analysis Survey Launches!
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NCCAOM Job Task Analysis Survey Launches!

Your Participation Needed to Advance the Profession

The NCCAOM is pleased to announce that the Job Task Analysis (JTA) Survey was distributed on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, to all licensed acupuncturists and herbal medicine practitioners. Your participation in this effort is invaluable in defining NCCAOM exam content outlines at the entry-to-practice level. The data collected is essential for recognition and advancing the acupuncture and herbal medicine profession with government agencies, employers and other institutions.

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A New Standard of Healthcare Self-Regulation and Professional Ethics

The Acupuncture National Discipline Database (ANDD) offers a free, one-stop search engine that captures and publishes state and national public information on all discipline matters pertaining specifically to licensed and certified acupuncturists in the U.S.

Although a hip can fracture with a fall in any direction, more than 75% of all hip fractures are the result of a sidewards fall. Until recently, it’s been unclear as to why lateral falls are so destructive, as people in their 20s do not break their hips when they fall sidewards. In contrast, hip fracture rates increase 100-fold in 60-year-olds and 1,000-fold in 80-year-olds. These startling statistics cannot be explained by osteoporosis alone.

Thomas Michaud, DC

As an acupuncturist, you might not be billing insurance, but even for those who primarily operate on a cash basis, it is important to have a foundational knowledge of insurance because it can broaden the scope of accessibility to your services. Let’s examine the different ways that an acupuncture practice might access insurance payments – especially the differences between and how to optimize in-network and out-of-network insurance. 

Tina Hsiao, MBA, BA
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Microneedling is a cosmetic treatment growing in popularity among acupuncturists. It involves using a pen-like tool to puncture the skin with tiny needles to stimulate collagen production and rejuvenate the skin. It’s a safe and effective procedure that can be performed using a variety of microneedling devices.

Michelle Gellis, AP, Dipl. Ac.

This summer, a somewhat new clinical presentation was commonplace in my clinic and I received many questions from patients concerning this “new” disorder: summer SAD. Summer seasonal affective disorder was in the daily news this past summer, as numerous areas of the country experienced oppressive heatwaves.

Craig Williams, LAc, AHG
Why Short Message Service (SMS) Marketing Is Right for You

Do you receive text messages from companies letting you know about offers or giveaways, or simply sharing news? If your answer is yes, then you have opted in for SMS (short message service) text-message marketing. SMS text-message marketing uses various platforms and software to send personalized, timely and sometimes interactive messages.

Antonio Arias
How It Develops, What to Look for and the Best Ways to Treat It

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a common injury caused by overuse of the tendons and muscles in the elbow as a result of repetitive motion. Despite its name and the fact the term was originally coined in 1873 as “lawn tennis elbow,” the condition has been known to affect far more than just tennis and racket sport players.

Michael Zakko, LAc
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If you haven’t moved to web-based SOAP notes yet, may I ask: What you are waiting for? Implementing electronic SOAP notes can help you streamline your practice. If you have been reluctant to embrace this technology, there is no better time than today to get started.

Antonio Arias
Back Pain  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE

This case study aims to explore the effectiveness of photobiomodulation with a class 4 therapy laser in treating low back pain. A 45-year-old patient who suffered from chronic low back pain due to degenerative disc disease underwent a series of class 4 laser therapy sessions over a period of four weeks. The study evaluates the outcomes, pain reduction, and functional improvements observed.

Phil Harrington, DC, CMLSO, FASLMS