American Society of Hirudotherapy

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Governance and transparency documents for the American Society of Hirudotherapy.

The American Society of Hirudotherapy is a newly established organization. Governance documents are currently being prepared and will be published here as they are finalized. We are committed to full transparency in our operations.

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Governance and transparency documents
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IRS determination letterConfirmation of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service.In preparation
BylawsOrganizational governance structure, officer roles, and decision-making procedures.In preparation
Conflict of interest policyDisclosure requirements and management procedures for potential conflicts of interest.In preparation
Scientific integrity statementStandards for evidence review, editorial independence, and research ethics.In preparation
Form 990Annual IRS filing for tax-exempt organizations, including financial data and governance details.In preparation

Last updated: March 14, 2026

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