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…
There are different scenarios where it may be appropriate to waive a patient’s insurance responsibility, including for patients who are suffering a financial crisis or emergency. Is your acupuncture office waiving patient copayments and/or deductibles? Waiving a patient’s insurance responsibility is considered a violation of the contract between your acupuncture Read more…
As the internet continues to grow, online reviews are guiding the way new patients make their healthcare provider decisions. Are you utilizing the internet’s online reviews as a source of your acupuncture practice referrals? Every successful acupuncturist knows a consistent flow of new patients is necessary to grow and sustain Read more…
As an acupuncturist, you should be aware of your right to challenge insurance recoupment requests. Can an insurance company recoup payment of paid claims? “An insurance company may not recoup payment unless the healthcare provider engaged in fraud or misrepresentations regarding services provided; or it is otherwise clear the provider Read more…
Nearly 250 million people are affected by knee osteoarthritis worldwide. Do you have patients complaining of knee pain from knee osteoarthritis? Nearly 250 million people are affected by knee osteoarthritis worldwide. A study published in the American Journal of Chinese Medicine compiled evidence to assess the effectiveness and safety of Read more…
A study published in the American Journal of Chinese Medicine showed the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture and electroacupuncture in patients with chronic neck pain. Do you have patients complaining of chronic neck pain? Among adults in the US, neck pain has an annual prevalence rate exceeding 30% with close Read more…
Stress can lead to an increased risk of illness, substance misuse, and higher rates of anxiety and depression. Are you finding your acupuncture patients to be more stressed and anxious than usual? A survey by the American Psychological Association found that 38% of people felt their stress levels increased during Read more…
What processes do you have in place once your patients leave your office to make sure they are complying with treatment? How is your acupuncture practice’s follow-up? Here 3 questions to ask yourself: 1. What processes do you have in place once your patients leave your office to make sure Read more…
Training includes self-reminders about all the touch points of your practice. How are your training and communication in your acupuncture practice? The keys to your success as an acupuncturist are communication and training. Training includes self-reminders about all the touch points of your practice. A touch point is any area Read more…
Clinical evidence revealed how acupuncture care can provide clinically relevant benefits… Are there benefits to offering acupuncture in a primary care clinic? Clinical evidence revealed how acupuncture care can provide clinically relevant benefits when used for conditions common to primary care clinics including low back pain, osteoarthritis, neck pain, headache, Read more…