The NCCAOM advocacy team is committed to advancing NCCAOM National Board-Certified Acupuncturists™ and the practice of acupuncture at the federal, state and local levels. NCCAOM advocates for Diplomates and the profession to build awareness of acupuncture as a mainstream, evidence-based methodology, expand patient access to certified acupuncturists nationwide, and develop relationships with legislators, regulators and stakeholders across the healthcare industry on behalf of our members.