New AAMA Benefits You Can Use
To better serve its members, the AAMA makes new benefits available whenever possible. In addition to more frequent educational webinars and a robust online member portal, the following new benefits can inform your practice of medical acupuncture.
Creating an Acupuncture Practice Within a Medical Practice:
A Guide to Advocacy, Cost Analysis and Clinical Considerations
The Guide to Advocacy, Cost Analysis and Clinical Considerations was created by AAMA member, Janice Brown, MD, MPH, to assist her own colleagues with the integration of acupuncture into a medical practice. The guide walks the practitioner through three main aspects of this integration: Advocacy, Cost Analysis and Clinical Considerations. This document helps practitioners of medical acupuncture to start an acupuncture practice on solid ground. Log in to download the PDF.
State Acupuncture Regulations Online Resource
Most physicians are permitted to practice acupuncture within the scope of their medical licenses, but it’s challenging to know what states have additional requirements or restrictions. For example, 10 states mandate that physicians complete a specified number of hours in acupuncture instruction in addition to maintaining a current medical license. And have to submit an application or proof of training with the state medical board or licensing agency. Curious about your state or neighboring states? Considering an out-of-state move? Learn more about the state-by-state requirements using new tools from the AAMA. View resources.
Medical Acupuncture Presentation/PowerPoint
The AAMA has a presentation that AAMA members can use to present as an introduction to medical acupuncture for health care professionals. It provides information about mechanisms of action, treatable conditions, adverse effects, and reasons to consider acupuncture treatments for patients. This new AAMA member resource includes the presentation slides for your use, the narrative that goes along with the presentation slides, and a file of references for the presentation. Recently a recording was made of the actual presentation that members can view and see how the presentation might be delivered. Learn more.
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