Meridians: The Journal of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

keywords:  research literacy, research journal, resource

Meridians: The Journal of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is a peer-reviewed scientific journal in the field of East Asian Medicine.  This journal is Medline-compliant and in the following databases:
CINAHL--a nursing profession database
EBSCO--international scholarly database

In 2016 Meridians became the official journal of the National Certification Commission on Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).  As such, the electronic version of the journal is offered as a free member benefit to NCCAOM Diplomates.

To view or buy current or past issues of Meridians, go to their website.
For social media updates, check out their Facebook page.

Research Literacy
Meridians has a great Resource page for Scientific Writing and Research Literacy page compiled by editor Jen Stone.
Go check out the resources available or linked to this resource page:

• 5 Short "How to" Articles on Scientific Writing
• How to Write a Pilot Study
• How to Write a Good Case Report
• CARE Case Reports:  Resources
• How to Write a Good Abstract
• CONSORT Transparent Reporting of Trials
• NIH Protocol Design Templates
• International Committee of Journal Editors
• Standards for Reporting Interventions in Controlled Trials of Acupuncture (STRICT-A)

• Poster Presentation Resources
• Federal Funding Resources
• CAM Scientific Databases
• Research Societies

Acupuncture, a covered Worker's Compensation Benefit

keywords:  worker's compensation act, state laws, legislation

Originally published in the De-Stress Vets blog, 2016.06.27

Acupuncture is one of the therapeutic procedures an East Asian Medicine practitioner (also known as Licensed Acupuncturist) uses when facilitating recovery from injury.  Acupuncture is one of several rehabilitation modalities that speed recovery from injury and help someone return to work more quickly (than not using it).  That is why it is now a commonplace procedure that is covered in worker's compensation laws.

Check your state for its requirements and laws on worker's compensation.  Here is a list of states that cover acupuncture for common workplace injuries under their worker's comp laws or acts (updated March 2016):

States where acupuncture is covered under worker’s comp benefit (29 + D.C.)

Alaska	Florida	Massachusetts	New Jersey	Pennsylvania
Arizona	Hawaii	Michigan	New Mexico	Rhode Island
California	Illinois	Minnesota	New York	Virginia
Colorado	Indiana	Missouri	Ohio	Washington DC
Connecticut	Kansas	Nebraska	Oklahoma	West Virginia
Delaware	Maryland	Nevada	Oregon	Wisconsin

As of March 2016, 29 states and D.C. cover acupuncture services for worker's comp claims

A literature survey of state law was done in March 2016.  This survey noted that the above (in chart) states and D.C. cover acupuncture for at least one condition under that state's worker's comp benefit.

Note:  state law varies.  Worker's comp laws can change each legislative session, so check in with your local office for the latest update.

Related posts:  The Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Acupuncture

the Vet Choice Program

correction October 2018
For most recent information on acupuncture coverage by workers' comp, contact the AAC Info Network, which does training for Acupuncturists and their admin and billing staff on coding and billing in the field.  https://www.aacinfonetwork.com/