AACMA Newsletter - 26 July 2024

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26 July 2024

This Issue:

AACMAC 2024: Last Chance to Get an Online Ticket Today!
Board Update
Notice from HBF Regarding Upcoming System Changes
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Reminder
Beyondblue Sleep and Mental Health Webinar
Moving or Adding a New Clinic?

AACMAC 2024: Last Chance to Get an Online Ticket Today!

Registrations for in person attendance closed early due to being fully booked, so your only chance to attend AACMAC this year is to register for online attendance which closes today July 26 at 5pm.

Will you miss out?

Poney Chiang, a dynamic, knowledgeable and entertaining speaker who will be presenting on Cranial nerve anatomy and pathology according to the LingShu demonstrated through modern day cutting edge technology.

Potentially for the last time in person in Australia, Dr Huang Huang presenting on Clinical application of Chaihu-based formulas which will enhance your herbal knowledge whether you are an acupuncturist who prescribes patent remedies or a Chinese medicine herbalist using raw herbs or granules. Dr Huang Huang’s 3 presentations at AACMAC will be in both Chinese and English.

Chloe Stubberfield with the increasingly relevant topic - How social media can bring Chinese Medicine into the modern world

How can you use social media to improve your practice, educate your patients and increase patient traffic to your clinic? Chloe will have those tips in her presentation.

Check out the whole program here. There is so much more on offer at AACMAC and all your annual CPD points are covered with this AACMAC program AND you get access for 3 months post conference so you can see every presenter at your convenience.

It’s your bargain investment in your professional education.

VIEW SPEAKER LINE-UP

Here are the top 5 reasons you should secure your online ticket today:

Access to World-Class Speakers
Learn from the best in the field, including our keynote speaker, Dr Pony Chiang, an expert in the neuro-anatomy of acupoints.
Earn Up to 20+ CPD Hours
Enhance your professional development by earning 20.25 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours in just three days.
Three Months of Post-Conference Access
Revisit all sessions with three months of post-conference access to the recordings. This allows you to learn at your own pace and revisit key insights.
Cutting-Edge Research and Innovations
Stay ahead of the curve and improve your patient outcomes with the latest research and innovations in TCM, presented by leading experts and practitioners.
Convenience and Comfort
Attend the conference from the comfort of your own home, on your own schedule. Enjoy the flexibility of accessing all the content without the time and expense to travel.

VIEW CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Board Update

Rodd Sanchez has been appointed to the AACMA Board position vacated by Mark Vanniekerk.

Due to personal reasons, Mark stepped down from his board position and we thank him for his contribution as a director.

Notice from HBF Regarding Upcoming System Changes

Improvements to HBF technology and systems

We are nearing completion of a program to upgrade our technology and systems. We've invested in these changes to ensure we can provide the best possible experiences for our members and providers.

In the coming weeks, we will switch to a new HBF website and upgraded systems for managing member claims.

There will naturally be some impacts in switching over to these upgraded systems, but we are working hard to minimise those and wanted to provide some details in advance of what providers might expect.

During the upgrade period, providers won't be able to request quotes, check eligibility, or submit HBF member claims electronically (e.g. HICAPS and HealthPoint).

HBF members visiting practices during the system upgrade will not be able to swipe their HBF member card or tap their digital member card to claim on the spot.

If you have any questions or feedback, please email ancillaryproviders@hbf.com.au.

We will be in touch again with confirmed dates for the system upgrade closer to the time.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Reminder

What are the requirements?

Complete a minimum of 20 hours (points) consisting of:

5 points (minimum) in an interactive setting with other practitioners
4 points related to professional issues (non-clinical issues)
Outline of your Learning Goals / Objectives and Actual Outcomes
Reflection on each activity, how it improved your skills / practice
New graduates must complete a minimum of five (5) points for every three (3) months registration remaining.

When does the CPD year start and when is it due?

The CPD year is from 1^st December to 30^th November as per your CMBA/AHPRA registration year.

AACMA requires members to email their completed CPD cards by November 30^th each year to ensure compliance with CMBA and Health Funds.

To download the CPD form click on the following link CPD Record Card or email aacma@acupuncture.org.au

For further information please refer to AHPRA’s Continuing Professional Development Guidelines and the CMBA Registration Standards

If you haven’t planned your CPD or you need some extra points, book yourself in to our Annual Conference (AACMAC 2024).

You have only until July 26 to register for online attendance

Beyondblue Sleep and Mental Health Webinar

Difficulty sleeping is a common problem affecting about 40% of all Australians.

It can really impact our day-to-day lives, from how we interact with people, how we think and feel, to our productivity at work or school.

Sleep problems can also greatly affect our mental health, in fact sleep and mental health are two sides of the same coin, both influencing each other.

Beyond Blue’s sleep webinar is designed to offer practical solutions to help you sleep better and improve your overall mental health and wellbeing.

Moving or Adding a New Clinic?

Please contact our membership team with your new clinic details by email at aacma@acupuncture.org.au so they can apply to the health funds for new provider numbers.

Medibank only update: deadline Sunday 11 August 2024
July monthly updates: deadline Thursday 22 August 2024

Ceased practicing at a clinic, please provide the address and the ceased date so we can advise the health funds to remove your details.

To check your workplace details or membership go to our website https://www.acupuncture.org.au/ then

Go to ‘Login’ at the top right-hand corner then
Click ‘Member Login’ to log into the website your Username is your email address on AACMA’s record and the password you created.
For the first time login, please click the ‘Forgotten Password’ button to set up a password.

If you have issues logging in or setting up a password, please don’t hesitate to contact the membership team 07 3457 1800 we are happy to assist you.