Released on = January 22, 2007, 11:48 am

Press Release Author = Feel Good Acupuncture

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = Pennsylvania - Senate Bill 1235, eliminates the requirement
for patients to obtain both a written referral and their last physical exam results
to keep on file with their acupuncturist to take effect on January 28, 2007.

Press Release Body = Backed by both Democrats and Republicans in the state Senate,
\"[S.B.1235] takes away a tremendous burden to our patients, who often waited weeks
to procure a referral while their ailments were left untreated,\" Steven Mavros,
Licensed Acupuncturist and representative of the Association for Professional
Acupuncture stated.

Since a patient cannot be denied access to their own medical records [HIPAA], this
means that the power to choose acupuncture as a complimentary therapy is now in the
hands of the patient.

The original 1986 bill required acupuncturists to obtain physician referrals before
providing treatment. Now, patients can come in for same day treatment with no
paperwork in hand. Treatment may take place for up to 60 days without any diagnosis
or referral.

Governor Edward Rendell signed S.B.1235 into law on November 30, 2006.

Feel Good Acupuncture, located at 301 Montour Boulevard in Bloomsburg provides
acupuncture and herbal services. \"It will be a pleasure to be able to take patients
for same-day visits. It\'s very frustrating to turn away a patient that is in pain,
because they did not know that they needed to have a referral prior to treatment.\"
For more information on acupuncture visit www.FeelGoodAcupunctureHome.com.

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If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview
with Debbie Smith, please call 570/854-9498 or email Debbie at
info@feelgoodacupuncturehome.com


Web Site = http://www.feelgoodacupuncturehome.com

Contact Details = Feel Good Acupuncture
Debbie Smith
301 Montour Blvd.
PO Box 513
Bloomsburg PA 17815
tel: 570-854-9498
fax: 570-784-3315
info@FeelGoodAcupunctureHome.com