On November 10, 2020, CSOMA hosted its Acupuncture Advocacy Town Hall with the ASA and NCCAOM, along with lobbyist David Quackenbush. Watch the replay here Review the three main agenda items here: CSOMA Advocacy Agenda 2021 Learn about THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING AN ADVOCATE – an interview with David...
CSOMA has submitted a Public Comment regarding proposed changes in the 2021 CMS Fee schedule for CPT codes 97810-97814. In summary, the proposed changes devalue acupuncture treatments to the point where it may not be financially feasible for Licensed Acupuncturists to serve Medicare beneficiaries...
SAN FRANCISCO, August 26, 2020 – CSOMA is pleased to announce the hiring of Sacramento Lobbyist David Quackenbush to begin lobbying efforts immediately. CSOMA’s Public Policy and Executive Committees chose Mr. Quackenbush for his experience with non-profit corporations and his unique skill set to...
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 20, 2020 – CSOMA is changing its corporate name to remove the term “Oriental.” The California State Oriental Medical Association (CSOMA) is pleased to announce that their Board of Directors voted unanimously at a 7/19/20 meeting to change the corporation’s name to remove the...
SAN FRANCISCO, July 21, 2020 – CSOMA sent an open letter to Dr. Sonia Angell, Director & State Public Health Officer of the California Department of Public Health. The letter requests that the CDPH lists Licensed Acupuncturists (L.Ac.’s) as “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers,” noting...
June 20th, 2020 Assemblymember Rob Bonta 1303 Tenth Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Assemblymember Rob Bonta, The California State Oriental Medical Association (CSOMA), is writing to inform you of our concerns and objections to the Athletic Trainers Bill (AB 1592 & AB 1665), as amended in...
The CCAOM recently issued best practice guidelines for reopening acupuncture offices, stating “because of the asymptomatic shedding of SARS-CoV-2 virus, these precautions are considered universal and should become normalized clinic procedures.” View the guidelines here Additionally,...
Maintaining a strong connection with California government is vital to our profession. We recently showed our appreciation with a Thank You letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, and offered continued support. View the PDF
Now is a crucial time for our community to weigh in and urge Congress to include our requests in the next coronavirus relief legislative package. ACT NOW To Meet Needs of Integrative Health Professionals: Complete the Word template and email or snail-mail your representative. Instructions...
The American Society of Acupuncturists prepared this summary of the COVID-19 Acupuncture Town Hall webinar that took place on March 24, 2020. Includes a summary of each speaker session, Q&A and resource links. Download the PDF here.
Get the latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall For Acupuncturists – Tues 3/24 at 3:30PM PST COVID-19 Guidelines for Licensed Acupuncturists by the ASA How COVID-19 (2019-nCoV) is Currently Treated in China with TCM Guidelines on Acupuncture and Moxibustion...