Award
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health 5K01AT011776-04
Insurance Coverage for Acupuncture
Recipient
University of Pennsylvania
Award Amount
$158,971.00
Ceiling
$158,971.00
Awarded
July 31, 2025
Identifier
5K01AT011776-04
A research project funded by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health to study the impact of insurance design on acupuncture use among chronic low back pain patients, aiming to improve access to pain care.
Description
This project examines insurance coverage for acupuncture therapy, focusing on how insurance design and cost sharing impact utilization among patients with chronic low back pain (cLBP). The study employs mixed methods, including claims data analysis and qualitative interviews with insurers and providers, to inform insurer-driven interventional studies aimed at improving access to evidence-based pain care.