Florida Blue will begin contracting for an acupuncture (ACU) provider network on February 20, 2023. Providers with a primary license in acupuncture will be eligible. Specialists who have acupuncture as a sub-specialty (i.e., chiro with ACU as secondary) are not eligible to contract for this network. Credentialing and interface to Read more…
A review of 9 studies comparing acupuncture with drugs for preventing migraine found acupuncture was more effective. Is acupuncture helpful for relieving headaches and migraines? In the United States each year, approximately 45 million people suffer from headaches and 39 million are affected by migraines. A review of 9 studies Read more…
If you have a streamlined and manageable acupuncture billing system, you can easily and efficiently handle your office. How good is your acupuncture office management? Office management plays a crucial role in maintaining an effective acupuncture billing system. If you have a streamlined and manageable acupuncture billing system, you can Read more…
12 studies of over 8,000 participants showed acupuncture was more effective than… Is acupuncture helpful for back and neck pain? Nearly 80% of adults have low-back and/or neck pain at some point in their lives. 12 studies of over 8,000 participants showed acupuncture was more effective than no treatment for Read more…
For 2023 the fees related to workers’ compensation will be increased. This increase should be updated and effective by March 1, 2023. This includes acupuncture as well as evaluation & management, and physical medicine and rehabilitation services. California workers’ comp establishes Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) rates based on Medicare Read more…
Research continues to showcase the effectiveness of acupuncture for several pain conditions, including… Is acupuncture helpful for pain? Research continues to showcase the effectiveness of acupuncture for several pain conditions, including back and neck pain, knee pain associated with osteoarthritis, and postoperative pain. 20 studies of over 6,000 people with Read more…