Do you suffer from chronic pain? Maybe acupuncture is just what the doctor ordered. Millions of people say that acupuncture has alleviated their suffering and boosted their bodies, but others insist that it's more rooted in belief than scientific fact. Is acupuncture really the cure for what ails you, or does it only turn you into a human pincushion?
American Association of Acupuncture...
Employers across the country are recognizing that acupuncture and oriental medicine is a cheaper alternative to drugs and surgery. Additionally, those who have tried acupuncture are demanding that it be covered by their health insurance. According to a 2004 survey performed by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 47 percent of all employers surveyed offered acupuncture as a covered health benefit, up from 33 percent in 2002. Fifty-two percent of the Point Of Service plans covered acupuncture; 47 percent of the PPO plans offered coverage; 44 percent of conventional plans included an acupuncture benefit; and 41 percent of HMO plans provided coverage.
The survey revealed that employer coverage for acupuncture increased 14 percent from 2002 to 2004, making it one of the fastest-growing CAM therapies to be included as a covered service for American workers with health benefits.
If acupuncture didn't work, insurance companies wouldn't consider it as an alternative to conventional treatment.
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