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The ASA and the NCCAOM Endorse the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2023

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) commend U.S. Representatives Judy Chu (D-CA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) for introducing [H.R. number], the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act. The Acupuncture for our Seniors Act would authorize the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to recognize qualified acupuncturists as healthcare providers. Medicare recognition would enable qualified acupuncturists to provide covered services to Medicare beneficiaries, which will soon surpass 80-million Americans.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) commend U.S.
  • number], the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act.
  • The Acupuncture for our Seniors Act would authorize the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to recognize qualified acupuncturists as healthcare providers.
  • The ASA and the NCCAOM will officially launch the profession’s advocacy efforts on May 15, when over 100 acupuncturists will travel to Washington, D.C. to meet with Congressional offices in support of the Acupuncture for our Seniors Act.

NCCAOM has elected Dr. Janet Zand as the new Chair of its Board of Commissioners

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Zand has over thirty years of private practice experience in natural medicine including: acupuncture, herbal medicine, functional medicine and nutrition. With the NCCAOM governed by its Chief Executive Officer and 9 Commissioners, the Board Chair has a significant impact on furthering the organization's mission.

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  • The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)® has elected Dr. Janet Zand as the new Chair of its Board of Commissioners.
  • As Chair, Dr. Zand will continue to be an advocate of qualified acupuncturists through NCCAOM National Board Certification.
  • "The NCCAOM is pleased to have Dr. Zand begin her service as the Chair of the NCCAOM Board of Commissioners.
  • We are happy to announce that Dr. Majd will continue to serve on the NCCAOM Board of Commissioners as Immediate Past Chair.

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) Programs Receive Reaccreditation

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NCCAOM first attained NCCA accreditation for its Acupuncture Certification Program in 1991, and the Chinese Herbology Program was subsequently accredited in 1996. The Oriental Medicine Certification Program became accredited for the first time in 2007. To view the NCCA website of accredited certification programs, please go to the NCCA-Accredited Programs Directory.

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  • The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is pleased to announce that it has been granted reaccreditation for its certification programs in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology, and Oriental Medicine by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) for a period of five years through August 30, 2027.
  • The Oriental Medicine Certification Program became accredited for the first time in 2007.
  • To view the NCCA website of accredited certification programs, please go to the NCCA-Accredited Programs Directory .
  • The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is a non-profit, 501(c)6 tax-exempt organization established in 1982.

Byrna's Law Enforcement Training Program is Recognized by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training

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Friday, July 8, 2022
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ANDOVER, Mass., July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Byrna's Law Enforcement and Private Security Division's mission is both to provide law enforcement officers and security professionals with the most reliable and effective less-lethal tools available and to provide them the most professional (and realistic) training available. Byrna is pleased to announce that its training program has been recognized by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training's (IADLEST) National Certification Program. Byrna is the only launcher based less-lethal program to receive such national certification.

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  • Byrna is pleased to announce that its training program has been recognized by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training's (IADLEST) National Certification Program.
  • Recently, Byrna was accepted into the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training's National Certification Program.
  • The IADLEST National Certification Program (NCP) applies rigorous standards, utilizes subject matter experts, and incorporates best practices to enforce these standards for providers wishing to be recognized for excellence in law enforcement training.
  • This program and platform also simplify access, reduce costs, improve training efficiency, and ensure officers receive high-quality training.

NCCAOM Board Chair Dr. Iman Majd Elected to the Board of Directors of Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)® is excited to announce NCCAOM Board Chair, Dr. Iman Majd, has been elected to the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health's Board as an At-Large Director.

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  • The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is excited to announce NCCAOM Board Chair, Dr. Iman Majd, has been elected to the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health's Board as an At-Large Director.
  • WASHINGTON, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is excited to announce NCCAOM Board Chair, Dr. Iman Majd, has been elected to the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health's Board as an At-Large Director.
  • Dr. Majd is also the Founding Director of the Ocher Center for Integrative Health Clinic at the University of Washington and an Integrative Medicine physician.
  • "I am honored to be appointed on the Board of the Academic Consortium at such a pivotal time for integrative medicine," stated Dr, Majd.

The National Certification Council for Activity Professionals selects Meaningful Measurement, Inc. to Conduct its Job Task Analysis

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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NCCAP standards of care are evidence-based and proven to advance the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial well-being of older adults.

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  • NCCAP standards of care are evidence-based and proven to advance the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial well-being of older adults.
  • By tapping Meaningful Measurement to conduct its current job task analysis, which is the formal analysis and the development of the foundation of certification exams, the NCCAP is clearly dedicated to producing quality high-stakes exams by implementing testing standards and best practices.
  • Since 1986, NCCAP certification has ensured that Activity Professionals demonstrate competencies for person-centered care.
  • Meaningful Measurement, founded by Dr. Surges Tatum, specializes in medical and allied healthcare certification and licensure, offering all services necessary to maintain credible credentialing programs.

The ASA and the NCCAOM Support the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act

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Friday, July 30, 2021
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WASHINGTON, July 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) are pleased to support H.R.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) are pleased to support H.R.
  • 4803, the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act that U.S. Representative Judy Chu (D-California) introduced on July 29, 2021.
  • The Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act would provide access to cost-effective, evidence-based, high-quality care, for over 60-million beneficiaries.
  • To learn more about the NCCAOM, or about acupuncture and national-board certification, visit www.nccaom.org .To find an NCCAOM board-certified practitioner in your area, click on Find a Practitioner at www.nccaom.org .

“Return to Life” Documentary Reveals Neuro-Acupuncture Success

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Friday, May 28, 2021
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SANTA FE, N.M., May 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New documentary Return to Life premiered internationally via Zoom on Friday, May 7, 2021.

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  • SANTA FE, N.M., May 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New documentary Return to Life premiered internationally via Zoom on Friday, May 7, 2021.
  • From award-winning director Doug Dearth (9000 Needles), Return to Life highlights the work of the Neuro-Acupuncture Institute, Dr. Jason Jishun Hao, DOM, MBA, Dipl.
  • (NCCAOM), and Dr. Linda Lingzhi Hao, DOM, Ph.D., and their groundbreaking therapy for treating challenging neurological disorders.
  • Return to Life documents the life-changing results experienced by patients treated with Neuro-Acupuncture.

NCCAOM Wins Prestigious ASAE Gold Circle Award

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Monday, May 10, 2021
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b'WASHINGTON, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) announced this week the winners of the 2021 Gold Circle Awards, which honor associations and non-profit organizations demonstrating excellence, innovation, and achievement in marketing, membership, and communications programs.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) announced this week the winners of the 2021 Gold Circle Awards, which honor associations and non-profit organizations demonstrating excellence, innovation, and achievement in marketing, membership, and communications programs.
  • The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is proud to accept the ASAE Gold Circle award for the Member/Volunteer Engagement Campaign category for the NCCAOM Diplomate COVID-19 Resources and Outreach.\nThis year\'s ASAE Gold Circle competition drew a record-breaking 300 submissions across 15 categories and involved more than 100 judges evaluating this year\'s entries.\n"It is such an honor to have received the prestigious ASAE Gold Circle Award for the Member/Volunteer Engagement category," said Mina Larson, NCCAOM CEO.
  • To find an NCCAOM National Board-Certified Acupuncturist in your area, click on Find a Practitioner at http://www.nccaom.org .\nASAE is a membership organization of more than 48,000 association executives and industry partners representing 7,400 organizations.
  • For more information about ASAE and the Gold Circle Awards program, visit http://www.asaecenter.org/goldcircle .\nOlga Cox, Chief Operations Officer, National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, +1 2023811134, [email protected]\n'

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and the American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) celebrate Acupuncture Medicine Day

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Friday, October 23, 2020
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To elevate public awareness that there are over 35,000 licensed acupuncturists treating these ailments throughout the U.S., the American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) are collaborating to promote nationwide observations of the 17th annual Acupuncture Medicine (AM) Day taking place on Oct. 24.

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  • To elevate public awareness that there are over 35,000 licensed acupuncturists treating these ailments throughout the U.S., the American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) are collaborating to promote nationwide observations of the 17th annual Acupuncture Medicine (AM) Day taking place on Oct. 24.
  • "Acupuncture Medicine Day celebrates the acupuncture profession's unlimited potential as leaders by visibly demonstrating what is possible in the medical field no matter the illness or environment."
  • The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is a non-profit 501(c)(6) organization established in 1982.
  • All NCCAOM certification programs are currently accredited by the National Commission for Certification Agencies (NCCA).