Minnesota Acupuncture Association

02/24/2026

The U.S. Department of Education has issued a proposed rule that could affect federal student loan access for licensure-leading Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine programs, along with many other health professions. If not addressed, the proposal could significantly reduce loan limits for AHM students and create new barriers to entry into the profession.

We urge you to:
💙Submit a comment as a licensed acupuncturist
💙Share this opportunity with your colleagues & patients.
🚨Public Comment Deadline: Monday, March 2
💙Please share this widely

02/23/2026

The U.S. Department of Education has issued a proposed rule that could affect federal student loan access for licensure-leading Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine programs, along with many other health professions. If not addressed, this proposal may significantly reduce loan limits for AHM students and create new barriers to entering the profession. Broad participation strengthens the record. We welcome ALL voices.

🗓 Deadline: March 2
📌 Docket ID: ED-2025-OPE-0944

CCAHM encourages institutions, faculty, practitioners, students, alumni and patients to submit comments.

Access templates and submission details here with link in comments. ⤵️

02/23/2026

🎟️Ready to grab your ticket?
💙Are you a member of the Minnesota Acupuncture Association (MAA)?
✅ If so, you are automatically a member of the American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA), which means you qualify for SPECIAL ASA member pricing for this event.

01/30/2026

The federal presence in Minnesota has been especially tough on our local businesses.

Choosing to shop local, grab takeout, or visit a neighborhood store is one way we can stand with our neighbors and continue to show the nation what it means to respond with care and decency.

01/29/2026

We know there’s a lot going on right now.
People are hurting.
Take care of the people you love, and dont forget to take care of yourself, too.
We honor the steady. compassionate care you are providing every day, and tending to your own well-being is part of sustaining the healing you bring to others.
Be well.

01/13/2026

Please Join the ASA and the NCBAHM (NCCAOM)
for a Webinar
on
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
8:00 PM EDT ¦ 7:00 PM CDT ¦ 6:00 PM MDT ¦ 5:00 PM PDT
1.5 Free PDA point (AOM-BIO)
Details and Registration:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JAN_28_2026

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01/13/2026

Critical HIPAA Updates for 2026

"Just in - Registered attendants will receive 1 NCCAOM/NCBAHM PDA in Ethics) " Exclusive to ASA Newsletter subscribers, don't miss critical HIPAA developments and required updates to Notices of Privacy Practices! Learn how changes related to reproductive health information, patient access rights, cybersecurity, and enforcement will impact acupuncturists and how to minimize compliance risk. If you have not yet subscribed, please click below to subscribe now to the ASA newsletter and receive a webinar link at asacu.org/newsletter/ beginning the week of 1/19 via newsletter.

01/13/2026

In accordance with its  Standards Review Policy  and US Department of Education regulations, the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM or Commission) is undertaking a comprehensive review of its Comprehensive Standards and Criteria to ensure that its r

01/11/2026

Please Join the ASA and the NCBAHM (NCCAOM)
for a Webinar
on
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
8:00 PM EDT ¦ 7:00 PM CDT ¦ 6:00 PM MDT ¦ 5:00 PM PDT
1.5 Free PDA point (AOM-BIO)
Details and Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JAN_28_2025
2026 Federal Advocacy Strategy
Please join us for a presentation on our 2026 Federal Advocacy strategy as we continue our work on the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act (H.R. 1667). Learn how we will leverage the new congressional session to advance this effort.
The discussion will also include an overview of the VA External Provider Scheduling (EPS) System, highlighting how this program benefits NBAHM (NCCAOM)® Diplomates and expands opportunities to provide care to Veterans.
Looking forward to seeing you!
The ASA and AHM（NCCAOM）
One (1) PDA/CEU point is available only for attending live session of Webinar*.
This meeting will be recorded and posted to the ASA website.
*Please take great care to complete registration form properly.

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12/25/2025

Why NCCAOM® Certification Matters?

When needles are involved, training matters. Recent reports of a serious complication following a dry needling session highlight the importance of proper education and credentialing.

NCCAOM® Board-Certified Acupuncturists complete extensive, acupuncture-specific education and supervised clinical training—far beyond short certification courses. NCCAOM programs are independently accredited and held to rigorous, evidence-based standards designed to protect patient safety.

Bottom line: Dry needling and acupuncture are safest when performed by NCCAOM Board-Certified professionals trained in anatomy, clean needle technique, risk recognition, and emergency management.

What you can do:
✅ Verify credentials in the NCCAOM Practitioner Registry
✅ Choose a NCCAOM National Board-Certified Acupuncturist™

NCCAOM Position Statement:https://www.nccaom.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/NCCAOM-Dry-Needling-Position-Statement.pdf

12/23/2025

📅 Save the Date: ASA 2026 Annual Conference

The American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) 2026 Annual Conference will be held live and in person in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on April 25–26, 2026.

💸 Register by December 31 to receive an additional $50 off conference registration.
(All other pricing details are available on the ASA website.)

🎓 20+ hours of CEU credits available, including a bonus pre-conference on-demand webinar series.

👉 Register here: 🔗 https://asacu.org/asa-national-conference/
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11/21/2025

📢 Attention Acupuncturists taking Insurance‼️

The ASA Insurance Committee is gathering information from providers who are experiencing issues with Data iSight—the company that processes claims for Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare.

Many providers have reported:
• Unpaid claims
• Underpaid claims
• Incorrect or incomplete reprocessing after appeals

If you’ve been affected, the ASA is asking for your help. Please email a ❗REDACTED❗ copy of any EOBs showing the issue to: insurance@asacu.org

Your participation will help the ASA advocate for fair and accurate reimbursement on behalf of our profession. Thank you for supporting this important effort.