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American Acupuncture Council’s Elite Program

Are you interested in American Acupuncture Council’s Elite Program?

The American Acupuncture Council Elite Program is a malpractice insurance program that offers a significant premium discount to acupuncturists who agree to use an arbitration agreement and informed consent form as a standard part of their patient intake paperwork.

This program is designed to reduce the risk of malpractice lawsuits and provide protection from ‘nuisance claims’ by proactively addressing potential legal issues with patients upfront.

When a malpractice problem arises you can count on the American Acupuncture Council to be there today, tomorrow, and long after you retire.

Remember, the American Acupuncture Council ( AAC) offers an unparalleled track record in acupuncture risk management.

There is a reason acupuncturists have trusted AAC with their business for 50 years.

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Research Supports Acupuncture for Low Back Pain

Does research support the effectiveness of acupuncture for treating low back pain?

A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine assessed acupuncture’s effectiveness for treating low back pain.

33 randomized, controlled trials met inclusion criteria and were sub-grouped according to acute or chronic pain, style of acupuncture, and type of control group used.

For the primary outcome of short-term relief of chronic pain, the meta-analyses showed that acupuncture is significantly more effective than sham treatment, and no additional treatment.

This study’s findings concluded acupuncture effectively relieves chronic low back pain.

However, no evidence suggests that acupuncture is more effective than other active therapies.

Remember the American Acupuncture Council (AAC) offers an unparalleled track record in acupuncture risk management.

There is a reason acupuncturists have trusted AAC with their business for 50 years.

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Acupuncture Research: Postoperative Complications in Fracture Patients

Is acupuncture effective in reducing postoperative complications in fracture patients?

Bone fracture is a common orthopedic condition that affects millions of people worldwide.

Patients with fractures often have a risk of developing complications, including pain, inflammation, infection, delayed healing, thrombosis, and organ failure.

A study evaluated individuals hospitalized for their first fracture surgery.

Patients who received three or more acupuncture treatments within one week were compared to those who received none and found a significantly higher survival probability in the acupuncture group.

The study concluded acupuncture appeared to have the potential to reduce postoperative complications in bone fracture patients.

Further large-scale studies are needed to provide stronger evidence.

Remember the American Acupuncture Council (AAC) offers an unparalleled track record in acupuncture risk management.

There is a reason acupuncturists have trusted AAC with their business for 50 years.

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Acupuncture Research on Pneumonia in Stroke Patients

Does acupuncture decrease the risk for pneumonia in stroke patients?

Pneumonia is a common medical complication affecting approximately 26% of stroke patients, and potentially affecting up to one-third of survivors.

A study of over 12,000 stroke patients found the patients receiving acupuncture had a lower incidence of pneumonia than those without acupuncture.

The study concluded stroke patients receiving acupuncture had a lower risk of pneumonia than those who did not.

Further randomized control studies are needed to validate the protective effect of acupuncture on the risk of pneumonia among stroke patients.

Remember the American Acupuncture Council (AAC) offers an unparalleled track record in acupuncture risk management.

There is a reason acupuncturists have trusted AAC with their business for 50 years.

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Research Supports Acupuncture for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Does scientific research support the beneficial effects of acupuncture for gastrointestinal diseases?

Acupuncture has been shown to decrease disease activity and inflammation, and has demonstrated beneficial roles for all factors that can significantly impact quality of life in patients with inflammatory bowel disease including:

the regulation of gut dysbiosis,

intestinal barrier function,

gut motor dysfunction, and

depression, anxiety,, and pain.

Many clinical trials have investigated the therapeutic effects of acupuncture in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease; and the data from these trials are promising; however, more studies are needed.

Remember the American Acupuncture Council (AAC) offers an unparalleled track record in acupuncture risk management.

There is a reason acupuncturists have trusted AAC with their business for 50 years.

Not an American Acupuncture Council member? Get a Quick Quote and find out how much you will save! Click here!

Acupuncture Research: Acupuncture for Patients with Migraine

What does research say about the long-term effects of true acupuncture compared with sham acupuncture?

Included in the study were 249 participants with migraine without aura, occurring 2 to 8 times per month.

The true acupuncture and sham acupuncture groups received treatment 5 days per week for 4 weeks for a total of 20 sessions.

The study concluded that among patients with migraine without aura, true acupuncture may be associated with long-term reduction in migraine recurrence compared with sham acupuncture.

Remember, the American Acupuncture Council (AAC) offers an unparalleled track record in acupuncture risk management.

There is a reason acupuncturists have trusted AAC with their business for 50 years.

Not an American Acupuncture Council member? Get a Quick Quote and find out how much you will save! Click here!