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Licensed Acupuncturists Join the Veterans Health Administration.

Medical Acupuncture 2018 October 2
This article introduces changes occurring in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) with respect to the delivery of acupuncture. The VHA has published a new occupation code and job qualification standard allowing licensed acupuncturists to practice at the VHA medical centers. This policy shift comes at a time of great need for complementary and integrative health (CIH) options for veterans as identified by the advancing research, policies, and legislation that support CIH. The VHA initiatives include fostering an understanding of the distinct profession of licensed acupuncturists, developing an appreciation of the emerging evidence for acupuncture, and creating the cultural shift to support a wider view of CIH services. Historically, acupuncture was provided in the VHA mostly by physician-acupuncturists and chiropractic acupuncturists. The publication of a qualification standard for licensed acupuncturists allows the VHA to increase its provider base and create cost savings for the delivery of acupuncture. This move requires overcoming barriers to the integration of licensed acupuncturists into the VHA system. The goal is to increase the utilization of acupuncture among veterans.

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