For example, a question may be how some of these patient rights type of laws are really going to be implemented. Further, what the penalties are going to apply to the providers, Managed Care Organizations, and Employer Groups who fail to comply with such laws and regulations still remains open on many of these type of laws. It seems likely, that unless there is enough of a penalty involved to get the providers, Managed Care Organizations, and Employer Group's attention, many of the laws may just look good on paper and not help the patient sufficiently. Top rated alternative treatments include deep-tissue massage for back pain and fibromyalgia, chiropractic and acupressure. Other alternative treatments most often used include megavitamins and nutritional supplements, and mind-body treatments such as meditation and relaxation therapy.
Alternative medicine includes herbalists and massage therapists.
From the patient's perspective, there may be concerns about lack of standards for treatments and services by alternative care providers. There is work going on in the alternative care field on creating standards of care that are outcome-based. Many patients may find that their health care plans do not cover or cover very little of alternative care. Also, some alternative care providers may seek payment in cash form the patients prior to rendering service.