News and Events
AOM News
Demand for Chinese Herbs, Acupuncture Spikes amid Coronavirus Outbreak
The New York Post just reported that demand for traditional Chinese remedies has surged, causing concerns about availability of certain herbs which come almost exclusively from China.
CCAOM Members in the News
Parade.com just published an article titled "Is Acupuncture Painful?" featuring quotes from George Stretch (NUHS) and Jinhua Xie (Midwest). (Click headline for full article)
CMS Decision on Acupuncture Coverage
Late January, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a decision to cover acupuncture for Medicare patients with chronic low back pain. (Click headline for full press release)
Upcoming Events
| Date(s) | Event | Location |
| April 16 - 19, 2020 | American Medical Student Assn. Convention & Expo | Virtual |
| April 24 - 25, 2020 | Oncology Acupuncture: From Neuroscience to Patient Wellbeing | Live Simulcast |
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| May 16 - 17, 2020 | AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine Southwest Symposium | Austin, Texas |
| June 24 - 28, 2020 | National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions National Meeting | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Dates TBD | CCAOM Member Conference | Virtual |