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Forum 2 Theresa Mhanna H.R. 3590, Title V, section 5101 and section 2706   and how it affects Acupuncturist The part of Affordable Care Act that I would like to discuss in the essay is H.R. 3590,   Title 5 section 5101 and section 2706. (PPACA, 2010).   In doing so, I will explain what it is and give compare and contrast the benefits to the public and complementary and alternative medicines health care providers. Section 5101 is about forming a 15-member National Health Care Commission to Improve communication and address complex issues facing today's government (federal and state) concerning today's ever-changing health care system. (AUCD, 2010).   Its goal is to improve quality of care to the citizens of United States at a reasonable cost. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General, will appoint 15 advisors to assist him in the direction of health care. These advisors will set the tone of how Acupuncturists qualifications, education, and the role played in he
FORUM 3 Theresa Mhanna What is my role in primary care in my state? The State of Ohio in” Chapter 4762: Acupuncturist and Oriental Medicine Practitioners” Ohio Revised Code 4762.10 “Supervisory Period; treatment instructions for Herbal Therapy” states that “a Physician or a Chiropractor will supervise for one year from the initial date of certification a Practitioner of Oriental Medicine or Acupuncturist. During this time the Practitioner of Oriental Medicine or Acupuncturist will only treat patients if there is a prescription or referral from a Chiropractor or Physician. In section (c)(1) there is to be a signed form by the patient confirming the patient has had a diagnostic examination in the past six months by a physician or chiropractor acting within their scope of practice of the condition being treated . Section (c) (2) states that if there is not this signed form that the Acupuncturist or Practitioner of Oriental Medicine will provide to the patient a writt
  Medicaid Ohio Ruling 5160-8-51 Theresa Mhanna Health Care System PCOM 11/2017   I n my State of Ohio, Medicaid has just pasted a new ruling to allow acupuncture as an alternative treatment. Ohio is the first Midwest state to offer acupuncture to Medicaid. (Weeks, 2017) The ruling is 5160-8-51.   It became effect October 1, 2017.   It is restricted to low back pain, migraines and must be considered medically necessary . The qualified acupuncturist will receive payment for up to 30 visits per year, this is generous, compared to chiropractors and massage therapist only get 12 visits per year.. A referral or written script is required by a physician that takes Medicaid.   The acupuncturist has to be a registered Medicaid provider. (Rule, 2017) Treatment for Acupuncture with electrical stimulation has been covered since Jan 1, 2017. (UHC, 2017)   30 visits per year are generous for treatments . There is a provision that allows a request to be granted by Medi
Case Report: Optimal Results for Allergic Asthma   and  Eczema as it relates to Eastern Medicine   Theresa Mhanna Integrative case management   2017 Abstract: What is unique about this paper is that it brings Eastern and Western Medicine together and shows a correlation. Asthma and Eczema have been a medical issue for thousands of years. It has become a national problem in America in the past 100 years. People are using the health care system more than ever. This article will review the theory of CM (Chinese medicine). And how it can help both conditions together. It will cover asthma and eczema give diagnosis, acupuncture and Chinese herbs. The main concerns for the patient were the quality of life and getting off of strong western medications that lowered her immune system. The main diagnosis was allergic asthma and eczema. The use of western medication was used in the beginning to repress the symptoms the patient was experiencing, Acupuncture and Chinese