Message from the
Office of Congresswoman Judy Chu
(D-CA-27th)
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Congresswoman Judy Chu seeks clarity on question of "appropriate level of supervision" in light of recent decision memo from CMS
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Hello everyone,
I have some fantastic news to share. Yesterday, CMS announced that it will be covering acupuncture for chronic low back pain. As detailed on their website, Medicare will cover up to 12 visits within 90 days.
It does appear that in order for a licensed acupuncturist to furnish acupuncture for Medicare beneficiaries, they will have to be under “the appropriate level of supervision by a physician, a PA, or a nurse practitioner as is required under current regulations.” I am reaching out to CMS to get clarity on exactly what this means in practice, but I believe it would be similar to how other specialties are treated under Medicare.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. This is a significant and important step- CMS has officially recognized and will cover acupuncture for pain treatment. Our office will continue to work to ensure acupuncturists are appropriately compensated and operate at the full scope of their practice, but this is an important first step in the right direction.
Best,
Ellen Hamilton
Legislative Director
Congresswoman Judy Chu, CA-27
2423 Rayburn HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
(202) 225-5464
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ASA/NCCAOM JOINT RESPONSE
TO CMS DECISION MEMORANDUM
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UPCOMING EVENT:
COME CELEBRATE
LUNAR NEW YEAR WITH ASNY
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ASNY COMMITTEES IN ACTION
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ASNY is updating its systems to help streamline committee and volunteer activity. All events will be scheduled through a volunteer portal and can be checked there. If you have not already done so, please click on the button below to create an account at YourVolunteers.com:
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ASNY has been receiving inquiries regarding the adoption and implementation of the proposed fee schedule for acupuncture by the NYS Workers Compensation Board. So far, a final rule has not been released. We are in contact with the department and will release information as soon as it is published.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Chair: Viktor Krystufek
Monthly meetings:
`1st Monday of Every Month
9:00PM EST
FIRST MEETING BEING HELD ONLINE MONDAY, FEB 3RD
9PM TO 10PM
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FUNDRAISING
Chair: Michel Solounias
Monthly Meetings being established
To participate, contact
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MEMBERSHIP
Chair: Carl Castillo
Monthly meetings being established REGIONALLY
To participate, contact
FIRST MEETING BEING HELD ONLINE SATURDAY, FEB 15TH
9AM-10AM
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ADVOCACY
Chair: Timur Lokshin
Monthly Meetings:
1st Thursday of Every Month
12:00PM EST
FIRST MEETING BEING HELD ONLINE THURSDAY, FEB 6TH
12:00PM TO 1:00PM
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GOVERNANCE
Vice Chair: Timur Lokshin
Monthly Meetings:
2nd Thursday of Every Month
12:00PM EST
FIRST MEETING BEING HELD ONLINE THURSDAY, FEB 13TH
12:00PM TO 1:00PM
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Local CEU/PDA Opportunities
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Chi-Akra Center for Ageless Aging
250 East 63rd Street, Suite 607, NYC (corner of 2nd Avenue)
February 15-17, 2020
Constitutional Facial Acupuncture:
The New Protocols
24 NCCAOM PDAs/CA CEs (approved)
Enrollment limited
to 6 participants
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(Tuition dependent upon
registration levels.)
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or call 888-652-5550
This constitutionally-based treatment protocol recognizes the face as the most emotive part of the body. It uses gentle origin/insertion techniques to address muscle imbalances relating to emotional expression, as well as lines, wrinkles and sagging tendencies. Three treatment levels -- Jing, Ying and Wei -- support the facial protocols. Also included are psychospiritual and Shen treatments, as well as a complete topical Chinese herbal protocol with soothing botanicals, jade rollers and gem discs.
Topics to be covered include:
- How to treat 12 problematic areas of the facial landscape with gentle origin/insertion muscle techniques;
- 3 levels of constitutional treatment: The Jing: the Eight Extraordinary meridians, and how they affect the endocrine system. The Ying: the 12 Regular meridians are integrated with the Five Phases and their complementary yin and yang pairs The Wei: the Tendinomuscular meridians
- Practical specifics: benefits and contraindications for facial, constitutional and psychospiritual treatment, plus general rules, treatment timelines, maintenance treatments, short and long-term effects, etc.
- Herbal treatments: a step-by-step guide, integrating needling protocols with topical Chinese herbs, masks, poultices, natural creams and cleansers, essential oils, jade rollers, gem discs, etc., and much more!!
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Whole Heart Acupuncture Complete Series
with Thea Elijah
New York, NY – Beginning March 2020
Treating with Heart
Acupuncture is a treatment modality designed to reach the wholeness of the client with strength, elegance, directness, and simplicity. However, for this approach to be powerful and effective, it must be applied with intimate knowledge of the spirit of the points.
Whole Heart Acupuncture with Thea Elijah will open up new vistas in your knowledge of meridian and point energetics. Perhaps more importantly, it will open and transform your own relationship to energetic diagnosis, point selection, and effective needling.
These classes will have significant intellectual content, but they will also be body-based and heart-centered. Be prepared to engage the material experientially! Be prepared for your own healing journey, which you will then be able to share more fully with your clients.
Treatment Blocks
March 7-8 (9), 2020
One of the richest resources of the Five Element acupuncture tradition is the use of Treatment Block protocols such as Aggressive Energy, Husband/Wife Imbalance, Exit/Entry blocks, Possession, and many more.
A treatment block is, essentially, a system-not-responding-to-stimulus condition causing the client to be either fully or partially unresponsive to ordinary treatment methods.
Learning how to recognize the presence of these treatment blocks in your clients, and knowing how to clear them effectively, can frequently produce dramatic results in otherwise difficult cases.
This seminar offers an overview of Five Element treatment methodology, and an in-depth exploration of the various treatment block protocols. This seminar is a treasure trove of practical insights for TCM practitioners.
For Five Element practitioners, it is an exploration of the energetic significance of the various treatment block protocols. This allows us to support clients in the deeper issues which may be giving rise to these blocks.
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FACIAL REJUVENATION with ACUPUNCTURE and MASSAGE/ ACUPRESSURE- ACUPUNCTURE CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP- Part 1 of the 3 part full Certification Program
LOCATION: NEW YORK, NY (Midtown Manhattan/Chelsea)
March 27th- 29th, 2020 - Friday 3:00 - 9:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
CREDITS: 20 CEU's/PDA's for NCCAOM recertification available. Ms. Doran and this workshop are approved by the American Acupuncture Council for their cosmetic acupuncture requirement with their malpractice insurance.
PREREQUISITE: Open to acupuncture practitioners and acupuncture students at a clinical level of training.
EARLY REGISTRATION
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$595 for all 3 days with supplies if postmarked or paid
by 2/24//20
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LATE REGISTRATION:
$695 for all 3 days with supplies postmarked or paid after 2/24/20.
STUDENT REGISTRATION RATES: Early student rate
$495 3 days postmarked or paid
by 2/24/20
. After 2/24/20 late student reg. is $595.00. These prices include supplies and additional malpractice insurance for students only.
TO REGISTER: Please send a check made out to Luminous Beauty, LLC with completed registration form and proof of malpractice insurance or student status to: Luminous Beauty, LLC., PO Box 537, Kent, CT 06757 (USA).
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Autonomic/Sympathetic Imbalances
Kiiko Matsumoto, L.Ac.
March 28-29; 8:45am- 5:15pm
15 NCCAOM PDA/CEUs (pending)
Stress makes it worse. Autonomic Imbalances and Sympathetic System Dominance which can be caused by Diabetes, Parkinson’s and more, can result in blood pressure and temperature dysregulation, fatigue, urinary problems, vision difficulties, sweating abnormalities, and inability to alter heart rate with exercise, among other concerns.
- Examine diagnostic and treatment planning tools for autonomic imbalances.
- Discover Acupuncture treatment techniques to regulate sympathetic imbalances.
- Apply knowledge of autonomic imbalance diagnosis and treatment to case studies
World renowned practitioner and presenter Kiiko Matsumoto is sought after as a treasure trove of knowledge and experience with a generous spirit!
Practitioners $350/Students $200
Earlybird discount by Feb 28th: $325/$175
(10% discount for ASNY & NJAAOM members & PCOM faculty and alumni)
DON’T MISS OUT! REGISTER EARLY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT.
Pacific College of Health and Science 110 William St, NYC
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Practitioners $355/Students $200
Earlybird discount by March 4: $335/$150
(10% discount for ASNY & NJAAOM members & PCOM faculty and alumni)
DON’T MISS OUT! REGISTER EARLY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT.
Online registration at PacificCenterforLifelongLearning.com
Pacific College of Health and Science 110 William St, NYC
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John Howard, L.Ac.
April 4-5; 9:00am- 5:30pm
16 NCCAOM PDA/CEUs (pending)
Battlefield Acupuncture has been a game changer for pain management in the military and for veterans. Stronger and faster than most pain management options, Battlefield Acupuncture teachings were developed by the course instructor through meetings and clinical observation with Richard Niemtzow, MD, who developed the protocol.
•Recognize when and how to apply Battlefield Acupuncture
•Discover how to use specialized Battlefield Acupuncture needles
•Observe live demonstrations to relieve pain.
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ASA 2ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE
WASHINGTON, DC
MAY 2-4, 2020
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ATLANTIC SYMPOSIUM 2021
SAVE THE DATE:
FEBRUARY 15-16, 2021
CHARLESTON, SC
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After a successful inaugural event and gathering feedback, the organizers of the Atlantic Symposium heard you loud and clear. We are giving ample time for registration and will be polling to make sure we provide the content you are looking for. For information regarding speaking at the event, please contact
Kallie Guimond
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