Consulting

Our Expertise:

Comprehensive Understanding of Health Plan Coverage:

• In-depth knowledge of acupuncture coverage under various health plans.
• Expertise in navigating billing processes and addressing common reasons for claim denials.

Training and Development:

• Customized training programs for acupuncturists tailored to the specific needs of your clinic or specialty area.
• Ensuring acupuncturists are well-versed in both clinical skills and administrative protocols.

Recruitment and Compliance:

• Assistance with interviewing and selecting qualified acupuncturists.
• Guidance on state regulations to ensure full compliance with legal and professional standards.

Why Integrative Medical Programs Fail and How We Help:

• Lack of Clear Integration Plan: We develop a strategic plan for integrating acupuncture services, ensuring alignment with your clinic’s overall goals.
• Insufficient Training: Our specialized training programs ensure that acupuncturists are equipped to deliver high-quality care.
• Regulatory Challenges: We provide up-to-date information on state regulations to help you navigate compliance issues.
• Financial Mismanagement: Our billing expertise helps you maximize reimbursement and minimize denials.

By addressing these common pitfalls, we help you establish a successful and sustainable acupuncture service program.

Dr. Shabnam Pourhassani, DACM holds a second Master’s degree in Health Systems from Cedars-Sinai. Leveraging the comprehensive training and expertise gained from this program, she now provides consultancy services in the healthcare sector. Her services include protocol development, program evaluation, qualitative research, and literature searches. By applying her knowledge in data analytics, health informatics, healthcare financing, and performance improvement, she helps organizations optimize their healthcare delivery systems and achieve better patient outcomes.

Consulting Services for Acupuncture Research

Our Expertise:

Protocol Development:

• Crafting detailed and robust research protocols tailored to your specific needs.
• Ensuring protocols meet all regulatory and ethical standards.

Program Evaluation:

• Comprehensive evaluation services to assess the effectiveness and impact of your programs.
• Utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods to provide a complete picture of program performance.

Qualitative Research:

• Designing and conducting qualitative research to gather in-depth insights.
• Expertise in various qualitative methods, including interviews, focus groups, and content analysis.

Literature Search:

• Conducting thorough literature searches to inform and support your research.
• Summarizing relevant studies and findings to provide a solid foundation for your projects.

Why Research Programs Succeed with Our Help:

Clear and Detailed Protocols:

• Our meticulous approach ensures that research protocols are thorough and compliant.

Rigorous Evaluation:

• We provide comprehensive evaluations to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

In-Depth Insights:

• Our qualitative research methods uncover rich, nuanced data to inform decision-making and program development.

Comprehensive Literature Reviews:

• Our thorough literature searches ensure your research is grounded in the most current and relevant information.

By leveraging our expertise, you can ensure your acupuncture research initiatives are well-structured, effective, and yield meaningful results.

Dr. Shabnam Pourhassani, DACM holds a second Master’s degree in Health Systems from Cedars-Sinai. Leveraging the comprehensive training and expertise gained from this program, she now provides consultancy services in the healthcare sector. Her services include protocol development, program evaluation, qualitative research, and literature searches. By applying her knowledge in data analytics, health informatics, healthcare financing, and performance improvement, she helps organizations optimize their healthcare delivery systems and achieve better patient outcomes.

Dr. Pourhassani presented her qualitative research titled “Barriers to Implementation of Inpatient Acupuncture within an Academic Medical Center” at UCLA’s Annual Dissemination, Implementation, and Improvement Symposium.