A significant number of patient disagreements or actions taken against acupuncturists are a result of frustration over billing. Is your acupuncture office experiencing issues with patient payment and billing? Effective office communication plays an important role in avoiding misunderstandings or disagreements about payment and billing. A significant number of patient Read more…
Here are 3 things the informed consent process should include… Do you get an informed consent from each of your acupuncture patients? It is essential acupuncturists obtain informed consent from every patient before starting any treatment. Here are 3 things the informed consent process should include: 1- Explaining the procedure(s) Read more…
Effective communication can lead to a more successful practice and a better reputation within the community. How does patient communication impact your acupuncture practice success? Effective communication can lead to a more successful practice and a better reputation within the community. Here are 3 ways effective communication can effect your Read more…
6 tips in successfully handling new-patient phone calls include… Is your office staff having difficulty mastering new-patient phone calls and scheduling new patients? The ability to master new-patient phone calls can make or break your acupuncture office’s success over the phone, especially with scheduling new patients. 6 tips in successfully Read more…
Here are 6 common acupuncture claim errors that might be preventing you from getting paid… Are your acupuncture claim denials preventing your practice from getting paid? Here are 6 common acupuncture claim errors that might be preventing you from getting paid: 1-Coverage of the patient’s plan: types of coverage, in Read more…
Using relative value can help establish a fair and reasonable fee for all your services. Did relative value units(RVU)increase for 2023? This year RVU increased 1-2% in the common codes used by licensed acupuncture providers. RVU is the best tool for understanding the value of one service compared to another. Read more…
Here are 3 healthcare networking options. How can you use healthcare networking in your acupuncture practice? Here are 3 healthcare networking options. 1- Utilize your current network. Someone in your current network might know practitioners whose methodologies and ideologies align with those used within your acupuncture practice. 2- Network at Read more…
Acupuncture activates the body’s natural hormones and healing process, relieving stress, reducing inflammation, and… Is acupuncture an effective and safe treatment for reducing opioid consumption in patients with chronic pain? The main benefit of acupuncture as an opioid alternative is that it does not introduce any chemicals into the patient’s Read more…
It is the responsibility of your acupuncture practice to verify the eligibility and benefits of the insurance coverage of each of your patients. Is your acupuncture office checking patient’s insurance coverage limitations? A common claims billing mistake is when an acupuncture claim is filed for services the patients’ insurance does Read more…
After the first acupuncture treatment, the patient’s migraines reduced in frequency and intensity, and she was able to… Is acupuncture a successful treatment for medical conditions? A case report published in the journal Explore described the effectiveness of acupuncture for relieving or abolishing severe migraines, menopausal symptoms, and chronic insomnia, Read more…