Governor Gavin Newsom has retracted the proposed budget cuts to the Medi-Cal acupuncture program for low-income Californians for the 2024-2025 budget year. This decision marks a significant victory for health care providers and advocates who have long championed acupuncture as a vital component of comprehensive medical care.
Cynthia Neipris, LAc
Cynthia Neipris is the director of outreach and community education for Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York, and serves on the advisory board of Acupuncturists Without Borders. She can be reached at cneipris@pacificcollege.edu.