designate Acupuncturist as a recognized healthcare provider under the social Security Act. We are petitioning to be reco

Recognize Acupuncturists as Healthcare providers: Acupuncturists are not recognized as healthcare providers under Social Security Act and, therefore,cannot be paid by Medicare for therapy management. by changing the compensation structure allowed under Medicare,we can ensure that patients have access to the medical expertise of Acupuncturists. Studies have showen that when an Acupuncturist is directly involved in patient care for pain management and other issues, the patient recovers quicker with less medication required. It will be much less medical bills and patients will be much healthier, physically, emotionally and mentally. Preventive medicine starts with looking at whole forest than looking at individual trees. Acupuncture is the main stream for that perspective medicine.