Toss a switch at Google Alerts and you you can witness the proliferation of integrative medicine and alternative medicine initiatives and coverage. Since August 3, 2011, Google has sent me updates for "Integrative medicine" and "alternative medicine...
The Samueli Institute hosts an open reception on October 4, 2011 to mark the close of a productive first decade. The Institute, funded by Susan and Henry Samueli and led by Wayne Jonas, is the integrative medicine leader in 3 significant areas. From...
PCORI seeks input on definition of patient-centered outcomes research and "Tier 1 Pilot Projects" ... Bill would allow payment for supplements under Health Savings Accounts ... NCCAM-funded team explores role of CAM practitioners in Accountable Care...
Konrad Kail, ND was a leader in the re-birth of the naturopathic medical profession, and, as such, in the re-emergence of natural health care in US medical delivery. He died on July 18, 2011. Kail's appetite for leadership was immense. His roles:...
Integrator Special Report shares 15 key areas where complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and related terms are explicitly included in IOM's major report on pain care, education and research ... Segments identified where 125 page National...
What role will complementary, alternative and integrative practices and practitioners have in primary care of the future? Greg Garcia, ND, LAc here responds to the Integrator call for input to Primary Care 2025, a Kresge-funded project led by...
When Integrator columnist Taylor Walsh spotted the Atlantic Monthly feature by David Freedman, The Triumph of New Age Medicine, he recognized what is certain to be an influential contribution to the nation's debate over medical alternatives. Walsh...
Some associated with integrative practice who read David H. Freedman's recent Atlantic Monthly feature, "The Triumph of New Age Medicine," are repelled. Some don't get past the wave of antagonism from the anti-CAM vigilantes. Some don't like...
British Columbia government partners with InspireHealth to expand integrated cancer care to 5 new clinics ... U.S. panel seeks to implant complementary and integrative services in US prevention and health promotion strategy ... HRSA-backed push for...
A team of educators led by chiropractic doctors, acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners, naturopathic physicians, massage therapists began a collaboration in September 2009. Their goal was to create a map to guide work that would foster...
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