Keywords: acupuncturist; acupuncture educational institution; the regulation of acupuncture; oriental medicine; United States 4 Lu DP, Lu GP. A historical review and perspective on the impact of acupuncture on American medicine and society. Mediterranean acupuncture. 2013; 25(5): 311–316. To pass laws, the involvement of the state or federal government is essential. The survey excluded acupuncturists who retired, moved, or stopped renewing their licenses with state agencies, as well as active acupuncturists practicing in states without acupuncture laws or oriental medical licenses, effective Jan. 1, 2015. The exclusions were made based on government records showing that the practitioner was retired or in a state without licensing laws. For more information on laws/statutes: janus.state.me.us/legis/statutes/32/title32ch113-Bsec0.html 9 Fan AY, Faggert S.
Dr. Gene Bruno: The beginning of the acupuncture profession in the United States (1969-1979) – acupuncture, medical acupuncture and animal acupuncture. J Integr Med. 2015; 13(5): 281–288. “The main hurdles for acupuncturists who can get approval in Oklahoma are simply that the state doesn`t require approval,” Hovis said. “With this state licensing issue, some acupuncturists want to maintain the status quo, some want an exclusive state-regulated acupuncture business led by the NCCAOM, and some want a two-tier system that allows NCCAOM certified and non-certified practitioners to practice with a state licensing law that requires proof of proper training. and with the requirement of as many CEUs for each year of practice. “Last year, achieving these goals was not an easy task for some countries.
Everyone has their own issues that prevent them from advancing the profession, and each has their unique drawbacks that require time, effort, and perseverance. 25 State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Acupuncture Council. Recognized training programs. [2015-02-03]. www.acupuncture.ca.gov/students/schools.shtml. Contact: Professional Licensing Agency (Attn: Indiana Acupuncture Advisory Committee) 402 W. Washington St., Room W072 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 234-2060 www.in.gov/pla/acupuncture.htm In 1973, the FDA stated that acupuncture was a treatment method to be used in trials by licensed practitioners until “substantial scientific evidence is available from valid research studies supporting the safety and therapeutic benefits of acupuncture devices”. They required a label on these products: “Caution: investigational device limited to use in research by or under the direct supervision of a physician or dentist.” The organization advises lawmakers that acupuncture licenses should be abolished. In addition, the public exhibition of diplomas not accredited by individuals should be prohibited.
Insurance companies, HMOs, and government insurance programs should not be required to cover acupuncture. For more information on laws and statutes: www.rules.state.ri.us/dar/regdocs/released/pdf/DOH/DOH_191_.pdf For more information: www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/medical/acupuncture.htm According to Mark Hovis, president of the Oklahoma Acupuncture Association (OKAA), little effort has been made to gain approval for acupuncture in Oklahoma. Contact: Department of Health Board of Acupuncture 4052 Soon Cypress Way Bin #C06 Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (850) 245-4161 Fax: (850) 921-6184 Email: MQA_Acupuncture@doh.state.fl.us Contact: Iowa Board of Medical Examiners 400 SW 8th Street, Suite C Des Moines, Iowa 50309-4686 515-281-6641 (515) 242-5908 Fax medicalboard.iowa.gov/licensure/acupuncture.html According to Tony Campbell, WYAOMA public relations volunteer, the bill was submitted to the state and rejected by some. Chiropractors, physiotherapists and finally the medical authority. Their reason was that they did not want acupuncture to be the exclusive right and territory of acupuncturists. They wanted physiotherapists and CDs to be able to practice it with little (or very little) training,” Campbell said. Colleen Ragan, DiplAc, LAc, president of the South Dakota Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, said the state`s acupuncturists took a step toward approval in 2010 when they introduced a bill in the legislature that had 30 supporters and sponsors but was later defeated in the final hours of this legislative session.