About the HR 646 Campaign

The AAAOM is issuing a call to action letter writing campaign in support of HR 646.We are at the forefront of a momentous change in U.S. healthcare, and acupuncture andOriental medicine is an important part of this crucial transition. In supporting and passing HR646, we are creating a firm foundation for our profession to propel from alternative medicine tomainstream, and we need everyone’s voice to make it happen!

What is HR 646 and why is it important?

This is a decisive moment for acupuncture and Oriental medicine. HR 646, also known as“The Federal Acupuncture Coverage Act of 2009,” amends title XVIII of the SocialSecurity Act to provide for coverage of qualified acupuncturist services under part B of theMedicare Program, and to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for coverage of suchservices under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.The passing of this bill will open acupuncture and Oriental medicine (AOM) to many morepatients who could benefit from its effectiveness. For practitioners and students, it will open thedoors to new patients to serve. It will provide us all with more affordable healthcare choices andcreate a firm foundation for further integration into U.S. healthcare. Read more informationabout the bill in the AAAOM Fact Book for H.R. 646,http://www.aaaomonline.info/medicare_fact_book.pdf.

What can I do?

Write a letter to your Member of Congress. If you are a patient, practitioner, student or professional partner in the integrative health fields: Write a letter in support of HR 646!Ask each family member, friend, classmate, colleague, and, most important, each patient to writea letter to their Members of Congress. Provide them with the tools to do it—a sample letter isattached. Give them the time, space and encouragement to do it in your presence.

TAKE ACTION:  Please Support HR 646, The Federal Acupuncture Coverage Act

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