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.
Frank Driano, DC, DCBCN
Dr. Frank Driano is a chiropractic physician practicing functional medicine for 30-plus years. He holds a diplomate in nutrition through the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition, in addition to advanced studies and certification in applied kinesiology. He is a former faculty member of Sherman College of Chiropractic, where he was an instructor of courses in physical examination, clinical diagnosis, case studies and orthopedic/neurology. Dr. Driano is presently working as director of research with Professional Co-op Laboratory Services (https://professionalco-op.com/).