Tag: VA billing

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) classifies acupuncture as a complementary and integrative health (CIH) approach within the innovative VA’s Whole Health system of care. This is great news for acupuncture practices because it means they can be reimbursed for providing services to veterans when acupuncture care is deemed clinically necessary by the patient’s care […]

When it comes to expanding government coverage of holistic and complementary treatments, the task of getting everyone on board can be tedious and take years for legislative consideration. Delivering substantial and comprehensive evidence of the benefits of holistic treatments, however, does help streamline the process and make a compelling case for incorporating integrative medicine into […]

In the enduring fight to reduce the severity of opioid addiction, traditional and holistic approaches continue to overlap and present alternative methods for treating chronic ailments and improving mental health. One significant treatment that is a proven opioid alternative is acupuncture. Acupuncture has its origins in traditional Chinese medicine and recent studies over the last […]

A recent consumer study found that 88% of respondents reported massage therapy was beneficial to their overall health and wellness. Want to offer VA massage therapy services to the veterans in your community, but aren’t sure how to manage billing the VA? We’re here to help you understand this process better so you can deliver […]

The VA Community Care Network (CCN) is VA’s direct link with community providers to ensure Veterans receive timely, high-quality care. CCN uses industry-standard approaches and guidelines to administer services, pay for services promptly, and manage the network to its full potential. There have been some recent changes to how providers receive electronic funds transfers through […]