Association for Professional Acupuncture in Pennsylvania

Introduction of Trigger Point Acupuncture ONLINE - https://mailchi.mp//introduction-of-trigger-point-acupunct

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ASA Virtual Conference will be held September 10-12th 12pm-4:30pm EST. Register Today!

The ASA Advocacy Committee is thrilled to share this information with you: The Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act has been filed by Acupuncture Champion Congresswo...man Judy Chu. Please share the press release widely and wait to take action until after the August recess. The ASA and NCCAOM will be sharing next steps soon. https://www.asacu.org//medicare-news-flash-acupuncture-fo/

Just a reminder that masking requirements in a health care setting can be located here. Healthcare Personnel In general, fully vaccinated HCP should continue to wear source control while at work. However, fully vaccinated HCP could dine and socialize together in break rooms and conduct in- person meetings without source control or physical distancing. If unvaccinated HCP are present, everyone should wear source control and unvaccinated HCP should physically distance from oth...ers. https://www.cdc.gov//infection-control-after-vaccination.h

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Important Update on Insurance BIlling in 2021. There has been an update to the evaluation and management (E&M) codes including the elimination of code 99201. E&M codes were not deleted, but were revised... https://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article_d.php

On February 10, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its quarantine recommendations to reflect SARS-CoV-2 vaccination status. People who are vaccinated against COVID-19 do NOT need to quarantine after an exposure to another person with COVID-19 if they meet ALL of the following criteria: o They are fully vaccinated (i.e., 2 weeks following receipt of the second dose in a 2-dose series, or 2 weeks following receipt of one dose of a single-dose... vaccine); o They are within 3 months following receipt of the last dose in the series; AND, o They have remained asymptomatic since the current COVID-19 exposure. These criteria can be applied to healthcare providers (HCPs) as a strategy to alleviate staffing shortages but does NOT apply to inpatients or residents in healthcare settings. Regardless of vaccination status, persons who exhibit new or unexplained symptoms of COVID-19 still need to isolate and be evaluated for COVID-19 testing. Close contacts who have not received vaccine or who do not meet all of the above criteria must follow existing quarantine guidance. DOH continues to recommend COVID-19 prevention measures such as masking, physical distancing, avoiding nonessential travel, and hand hygiene for all people regardless of vaccination status. If you have questions about this guidance, please call your local health department or 1-877-PA-HEALTH (1-877-724-3258).

Congratulations on your nomination Dr. Levine! We are looking forward to future with an effective, inclusive and affordable healthcare system.

Masks help to protect those around you from #COVID19 and offer some protection to you too. Be sure to wear your mask correctlycover your mouth AND nose. #MaskUpPA

Cara Frank L.OM. and Heather Shultz D.Ac. discuss our clinic protocols during COVID. Check out the google document below for links to our sources. PA state requirements CDC Recommendations Infection prevention/ control... Universal source control Outpatient Clinic Practices Engineering Controls and Air Quality ASHRAE Ventilation Recommendations Info on Air Filters (HEPA) Determining KN95 Mask Quality Patient/ Staff screening Quarantine/ Testing Requirements Links and Resources https://docs.google.com//1nNDJqeP--WbeNveCd9tRDPkbtE/edit

Important Year End Update This Thursday!

The Secretary of Health issued an order requiring anyone who visits from another state to have a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to entering the commonwealth. If someone cannot get a test or chooses not to, they must quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvanians visiting other states are required to have a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to their return to the commonwealth, or to quarantine for 14 days upon return to Pennsylvan...ia. This does NOT apply to people who commute to and from another state for work or medical treatment. This order takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday, November 20. For more information visit https://www.health.pa.gov//coronavirus/Pages/Travelers.aspx

Thank you for joining us virtually at the 2020 Membership Meeting last night!Thank you for joining us virtually at the 2020 Membership Meeting last night!