Acupuncture
Is it Possible to Have Acupuncture Covered by Insurance?
Is it possible to have acupuncture covered by insurance? Yes! In light of the plethora of news about the reformation of health care, where does Chinese medicine stand?
Read MoreUncle Sam Wants….Us
According to a recent article in Acupuncture Today: Acupuncture Collaboration with the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marines, the programs that the U.S. Army, Navy and Marines are developing to more effectively support soldiers diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will now emphasize an integrative approach. To the standard treatments of drug therapy, psychotherapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy, these programs will add tai chi, reiki, yoga, acupuncture and medical massage.
Read MoreThe Heart is Emperor
In Chinese medical theory summer is related to the heart, the emotion joy, the sound of laughter, the ability to sleep, and the function of speech and memory
Read MoreQi: Going With the Flow
Often patients come to the Center for treatment and say to me, “My qi is out of whack ...” or “Can you fix my qi? …”
Read MoreAcupuncture Insurance Coverage: Patients’ Rights, Insurers’ Responsibility
The single biggest hurdle for acupuncture in New York is a lack of insurance coverage. MVP Gold, Goldanywhere and Trivantage, as well as BlueShield of Northeastern New York’s Blue Health Plus and Aqua programs cover acupuncture. Most plans, however still lack good acupuncture coverage.
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