Patricia M. Herman

This report presents the results of the first systemwide survey on the availability, documentation and coding, credentialing and privileging practices, and demand for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) services fielded in 142 military treatment facilities across three branches of service (Army, Air Force, and Navy) and the National Capital Region Medical Directorate (e.g., Walter Reed).

Using development of a background paper on the policy issues associated with the scope of practice and utilization of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in the health care system, input from a panel of CAM experts, and input from a panel of health care policy decisionmakers, this report explores the policy challenges associated with coverage, licensure, scope of practice, institutional privileges, and research among the CAM professions.