The outreach criterion assesses the clinic’s community engagement and outreach to diverse populations. It takes into account partnerships with other healthcare providers or organizations, reflecting a collaborative approach to patient care. We also took into account the clinic’s web presence, marketing efforts, and social media engagement as they serve as Read more ...

The reputation criterion centers on the clinic’s status in the community and external perceptions of the quality of its services. It takes into account the volume of online reviews, indicating popularity and patient feedback. The online review ranking, considering average ratings and positive feedback, also contributes to the assessment. Furthermore, Read more ...

The operational criteria evaluate different aspects of how the clinic functions. These criteria include the number of acupuncturists available, reflecting their ability to accommodate patients and offer timely services.  The number of practitioners is also a helpful proxy measure to determine business maturity and capacity for inbound/outbound referral management. The Read more ...

These criteria assess if the clinics comply with professional guidelines and regulations, ensuring the safety and quality of their services.  They also asses the variety of services available and the expertise provided by their acupuncturists as these can be useful proxy indicators towards comprehensive and integrative care. We also looked Read more ...