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Acupuncturist Need General Liability Insurance

Why do acupuncturist need General Liability coverage?

General Liability covers several risks including:

It expands the definition of Premises Liability to include common areas of the building that you are contracted to be liable and expands the definition of covered persons from the patient to invited guests on the premises.

It can cover personal injury; false imprisonment, lible, and slander.

It can cover medical expenses without regard to fault.

It has enhanced products liability coverage extending the coverage from products used during treatment to include products sold off the shelf of the business.

And the coverage includes fire and water legal liability. If the Named insured is leasing space and they are alleged to have started a fire or broke a water pipe, this section of the general liability policy can cover for the property damage.

The American Acupuncture Council ( AAC) offers an unparalleled track record in acupuncture risk management.

There is a reason acupuncturists have trusted AAC with their business for 50 years.

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Additional Insured vs. Professional Corporation

What is the difference between additional insured vs. coverage for professional corporation?

Additional insured is usually a person or corporation that is seeking to be added to the Named Insured’s policy, in case the additional insured (landlord, practice partner, clinic) is named in a cause of action as a consequence of an injury that the Named Insured is accused of causing.

Professional corporation is coverage for a professional corporation the Named Insured is associated with, usually a limited liability corporation (LLC).

Professional corporation coverage is no charge as long as the Named Insured is the majority owner of the professional corporation.

If the Named Insured is not the majority owner, then standard additional insured rates apply.

Remember, the American Acupuncture Council ( AAC) offers an unparalleled track record in acupuncture risk management.

There is a reason acupuncturists have trusted AAC with their business for 50 years.

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American Acupuncture Council’s Elite Program

Are you interested in American Acupuncture Council’s Elite Program?

The American Acupuncture Council Elite Program is a malpractice insurance program that offers a significant premium discount to acupuncturists who agree to use an arbitration agreement and informed consent form as a standard part of their patient intake paperwork.

This program is designed to reduce the risk of malpractice lawsuits and provide protection from ‘nuisance claims’ by proactively addressing potential legal issues with patients upfront.

When a malpractice problem arises you can count on the American Acupuncture Council to be there today, tomorrow, and long after you retire.

Remember, the American Acupuncture Council ( AAC) offers an unparalleled track record in acupuncture risk management.

There is a reason acupuncturists have trusted AAC with their business for 50 years.

Not an American Acupuncture Council member? Get a Quick Quote and find out how much you will save! Click here!

Research Supports Acupuncture for Low Back Pain

Does research support the effectiveness of acupuncture for treating low back pain?

A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine assessed acupuncture’s effectiveness for treating low back pain.

33 randomized, controlled trials met inclusion criteria and were sub-grouped according to acute or chronic pain, style of acupuncture, and type of control group used.

For the primary outcome of short-term relief of chronic pain, the meta-analyses showed that acupuncture is significantly more effective than sham treatment, and no additional treatment.

This study’s findings concluded acupuncture effectively relieves chronic low back pain.

However, no evidence suggests that acupuncture is more effective than other active therapies.

Remember the American Acupuncture Council (AAC) offers an unparalleled track record in acupuncture risk management.

There is a reason acupuncturists have trusted AAC with their business for 50 years.

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Acupuncture Research: Postoperative Complications in Fracture Patients

Is acupuncture effective in reducing postoperative complications in fracture patients?

Bone fracture is a common orthopedic condition that affects millions of people worldwide.

Patients with fractures often have a risk of developing complications, including pain, inflammation, infection, delayed healing, thrombosis, and organ failure.

A study evaluated individuals hospitalized for their first fracture surgery.

Patients who received three or more acupuncture treatments within one week were compared to those who received none and found a significantly higher survival probability in the acupuncture group.

The study concluded acupuncture appeared to have the potential to reduce postoperative complications in bone fracture patients.

Further large-scale studies are needed to provide stronger evidence.

Remember the American Acupuncture Council (AAC) offers an unparalleled track record in acupuncture risk management.

There is a reason acupuncturists have trusted AAC with their business for 50 years.

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Acupuncture Research on Pneumonia in Stroke Patients

Does acupuncture decrease the risk for pneumonia in stroke patients?

Pneumonia is a common medical complication affecting approximately 26% of stroke patients, and potentially affecting up to one-third of survivors.

A study of over 12,000 stroke patients found the patients receiving acupuncture had a lower incidence of pneumonia than those without acupuncture.

The study concluded stroke patients receiving acupuncture had a lower risk of pneumonia than those who did not.

Further randomized control studies are needed to validate the protective effect of acupuncture on the risk of pneumonia among stroke patients.

Remember the American Acupuncture Council (AAC) offers an unparalleled track record in acupuncture risk management.

There is a reason acupuncturists have trusted AAC with their business for 50 years.

Not an American Acupuncture Council member? Get a Quick Quote and find out how much you will save! Click here!