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...
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 (ASA) held its annual meeting March 16-18, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. CSOMA representatives Tiffany Tuftee and Christy Vitiello attended the annual meeting. The meeting focused on national legislation, including federal insurance coverage for Medicare,...
On Monday, February 26, 2018, the California Acupuncture Board faced its Joint Sunset Review Hearing by the Senate Committee on Business, Professions & Economic Development and the Assembly Committee on Business and Professions. The public event was held at the State Capitol in Sacramento....
February 27th marked the third meeting of California Acupuncture Stakeholders, orchestrated by Assemblymember Evan Low at the State Capitol in Sacramento. This meeting was held the same day as the California Acupuncture Board Sunset Review Hearing. Assemblymember Low continued discussion on...
February 2nd and 4th marked a historical day for the acupuncture profession in California. CSOMA President, Tiffany Tuftee and Board of Director Representative, Bruce Gustafson were in attendance to discuss unification of the profession. Assemblymember Evan Low and his colleagues helped organize...
February 2nd and 4th marked a historical day for the acupuncture profession in California. CSOMA President, Tiffany Tuftee and Board of Director Representative, Bruce Gustafson were in attendance to discuss unification of the profession. Assemblymember Evan Low and his colleagues helped organize...
In preparation for the upcoming 2018 Sunset Review of the California Acupuncture Board (CAB), Assemblymember Evan Low will be holding three Acupuncture Association Stakeholder Meetings in both Southern and Northern California as well as in Sacramento over the next two months. Assemblymember Low...
CSOMA Committee updates for November 2017. Are you inspired about the acupuncture profession? Do you want to participate in CSOMA, but aren’t quite sure how to get involved? Have you considered joining a CSOMA Committee? CSOMA’s committees meet weekly for around 30 minutes....
Congresswoman Judy Chu speaks up for acupuncture!