July 26, 2026 On July 26, 2026, one of the events celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine—the Summer Alumni Gathering—was held at Eisenhower Park on Long Island, New York. AOAIPA proudly supported the event and joined the College’s leadership, faculty, students, alumni, and community members in celebrating this special occasion. AOAIPA has long supported the College’s outstanding contributions …
July 26, 2026 The AOAIPA delegation was honored to attend New York State Senator Kevin Parker’s annual community event. As the Primary Sponsor of Senate Bill S5955, Senator Kevin Parker has been a longstanding supporter of the acupuncture profession and has played a leading role in expanding access to acupuncture care for New Yorkers. AOAIPA sincerely appreciates Senator Parker’s longstanding support for the profession and …
June 14, 2026 On June 14, 2026, the Acupuncture of America Independent Practice Association (AOAIPA) hosted the Legislative Progress Briefing & Appreciation Reception for the New York State Acupuncture Healthcare Accessibility Bill (A622/S5955B) in Flushing, New York. The event brought together leaders from the acupuncture profession, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, community organizations, elected officials, and supporters to celebrate a significant milestone in advancing acupuncture legislation …
June 2, 2026 Today, New York State’s Acupuncture Access Legislation successfully passed the New York State Senate, completing approval by both the New York State Assembly and Senate. The bill will now be submitted to the Governor’s Office for consideration. The Acupuncture of America Independent Practice Association (AOAIPA) proudly celebrates this significant achievement and extends its sincere gratitude to all legislators who supported this important …
March 31, 2026 The American Ocean Acupuncture Independent Practice Association (AOAIPA) has announced significant progress regarding legislation to mandate medical insurance coverage for acupuncture services in New York State, an initiative the organization has been vigorously spearheading since 2023. Legislative Milestones Key Legislative Focus Areas The proposed legislation primarily focuses on integrating acupuncture services into standard medical insurance coverage. During the legislative discussions, several critical …
On February 10, 2026, the AOAIPA delegation traveled to Albany to advance legislative advocacy efforts regarding insurance coverage for acupuncture services. The team visited multiple State Senate and Assembly offices to engage directly with legislators and their staff. Through in-person discussions, the delegation conveyed the voice of the acupuncture profession, highlighting patient needs, clinical effectiveness, and the public health value of acupuncture in reducing healthcare …
On October 28, 2025, AOAIPA successfully hosted its first acupuncture health workshop in collaboration with the YWCA Community Center. The event attracted strong participation from community residents, with an engaging and interactive atmosphere throughout. The lecture focused on the clinical applications of acupuncture in pain management, sleep improvement, and overall health regulation, and included live demonstrations of auricular and scalp-based techniques, allowing participants to directly …
On February 28, 2026, AOAIPA successfully hosted its 2026 Lunar New Year Gala, bringing together elected officials, industry representatives from multiple acupuncture associations, community leaders and organizations, as well as representatives from health insurance companies. The event brought together diverse stakeholders and served as an important platform connecting the acupuncture profession, the public sector, and the insurance industry, fostering collaboration and shared understanding. Through cross-sector …
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On March 11, 2026, the AOAIPA delegation traveled to Albany to advance legislative advocacy efforts regarding insurance coverage for acupuncture services. The team visited multiple State Senate and Assembly offices to engage directly with legislators and their staff. Through in-person discussions, the delegation conveyed the voice of the acupuncture profession, highlighting patient needs, clinical effectiveness, and the public health value of acupuncture in reducing healthcare …