AAOM and AOM Alliance Re-Unite
The American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM) has prepared this Press Release (PDF) announcing the reunification. The AAAOM has also prepared a Q&A document (PDF) that answers a few of your important questions. If you have questions about the reunification, please contact the AAAAOM office at info@aaaomonline.org, or 866-455-7999.
- Herbal Updates: Reports by AAAOM's Herbal Committee.
- Legislative Updates: Pertains to State and National activity.
Note: The 110th United States Congress is the present session of the Legislature of the United States federal government. It first convened on January 4, 2007 and expires on January 3, 2009. Bills that were not passed into law in the 109th Congress must be re-introduced, under new legislation, and new bill numbers, in the 110th Congress. - State Association Updates: Other issues as reported by State Organizations.
- Business/Professional Updates: Information that may improve business operations (clinical or operational).
- Educational Updates: Includes AAAOM's Annual Conference and other educational opportunities.
- Board of Director Updates: Actions and Activities by the AAAOM's leadership.
- Special Issues: Such as, Dry Needling Legislation, Task Force on Inter-Professional Standards.
You may also wish to visit the AAAOM Library, containing past issues of The American Acupuncturist and the Qi-Unity Report.
Many of these Press Announcements are transmitted via our News Alerts, but some are posted directly in our Press Room. The Press Room retains “time sensitive” documents, or documents that refer to actions and efforts that are on going. On a periodic basis, outdated documents will be transferred to the AAAOM Library.
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Action alerts are used to notify our practitioner community when specific, time sensitive, response is required; such as legislative efforts. It is a goal of the AAAOM to significantly increase advocacy nationwide. To achieve that goal, we pledge to offer updates and request responses in a succinct manner. But advocacy is a “two-way street,” so we hope that when you receive an Action Alert that you will take the time to let your voice be heard. In advancing this profession from “alternative to mainstream” advocacy is “the key” to the future!
State Associations that are members of the AAAOM are invited to contact us to provide updates on their State’s activities. Please submit edited information via the interactive form provided and it will be posted.
Herbal Updates
AAAOM to Release Analysis of FDA's FINAL RULE: Good Manufacturing Practice
CGMP Report by Mark Thoman
FDA Releases Advance Copy - Good Manufacturing Practice
AAAOM's Additional Response to Concerns over the FDA’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for Dietary Supplements
AAAOM’s Position Paper on the FDA’s proposed regulations on Dietary Supplements Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
AAAOM Position on the FDA Draft Guidance for CAM Products
Traditional Medicines Congress Action Alert
Traditional Medicines Congress calls for comments on "Ideal Regulatory Model"
Facts about Codex and Dietary Supplements
Statement by the National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA)
on the Court Ruling in Favor of Supplement Company in Ephedra Suit
FDA Interferes Unlawfully with the Practice of Chinese Herbal Medicine
AAOM Herbal Medicine Committee (HMC) Call to Action
EPHEDRA (Ma Huang) Position Statement With Supporting Documents
Legislative Updates (Sub-categories, by state)
Note: The 110th United States Congress is the present session of the Legislature of the United States federal government.
It first convened on January 4, 2007 and expires on January 3, 2009. Bills that were not passed into law in the 109th
Congress must be re-introduced, under new legislation, and new bill numbers, in the 110th Congress.
All States
Chiropractic Scope of Practice on Acupuncture Advocacy Campaign
California
AB-3014 Sent to Governor's Desk
Support AB 3014 (CA)
Support AB 3014 (CA, Koretz) "Asian Massage"
AAAOM Opposes California SB-233
Kentucky
HB 17 - Kentucky Passes Bill
Michigan
Michigan Governor makes Appointments
SB 351 - Michigan Passes Bill
Michigan Approves Registration of Acupuncturists
Michigan SB-351 - The Acupuncture Bill
National
AAAOM Washington Report
First Professional Doctoral Survey
Petition Drive: Support AAAOM position protesting Lupo Carlota appointment to NCCAM
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
SUPPORT SENATE BILL 3546
Questions and Answers to S.3546
HR-5688 Threatens Scope of Practice (Update)
HR-5688 Threatens Scope of Practice
HR-4167 - The National Uniformity in Labeling Legislation
Federal Acupuncture Coverage Act of 2005 (HR818) - 44 Sponsors
Update on Federal Acupuncture Coverage Act (HR-818)
New Jersey
The AAAOM Supports New Jersey Senate Bill 2374
New Mexico
New Mexico Wins a Round
Ohio
SB 246 - Ohio Senate HHSAC Passes Bill
State Association Updates (Sub-categories, by state)
Washington
The WAOMA CPT Code Forum
Business/Professional Updates
Help us take the lead to include AOM in national healthcare reform!
Letter to U.S. Office of Management and Budget
AOM Unite America!
AAAOM-SO March Membership Drive
Acupuncture Awareness Day!
AAAOM Represents US at WHO Conference
American Acupuncturist - Call for Papers and Staff Editor positions
Qi-Unity Report
Announcing National Health Insurance Program
Supplier's Advisory Committee (SAC)
2005 CPT Code Update: CMS Publishes Higher Values
Ethical Billing, Coding & Collecting Workshops
National CPT Advisory Committee Meeting Report
AAAOM Announces National CPT Advisory Collaborative Task Force
Malpractice Policy Language Changes Underway for OB-GYN
Malpractice Insurance Task Force Interim Report
Educational Updates
AAAOM-SO Student Exhibition Scholarship Opportunity
AAAOM 2009 Expo Call for Speakers - Closed
NOMAA Requests Postponement of Hearing
ACAOM Doctoral Task Force Issues Final Report: ACAOM Seeks Public Comment
World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies Meets at Third International Congress on Traditional Medicine
AAAOM Response to NOMAA's Request for Support
Board of Director Updates
President's Corner, AOM in US Healthcare
AAAOM Action Corps: Advancing the AOM Agenda
Elections 2009 Guidelines and Nominations
President's Corner, Practitioner Action Requested
Nominations Are Now Closed for 2008 - 2009 Board of Directors
AAAOM Welcomes New Board Members and Officers; Seeks Public Member Nominations; Last Call for Comments on the ACAOM Proposed Doctoral Standards
Position on Endangered Animals and Plants
Special Issues
AAAOM develops the Task Force on Inter-Professional Standards
Dry Needling Response Letter