National Representation of State Regulatory Issues

Mission

"To provide an organization through which member agencies may work together to better assure the protection of the public through good communication about licensure, practice, regulatory activity and professional disciplinary action and to promote the delivery of quality healthcare to the public."

History

• In 1997, several state Boards banded together to establish the Federation of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Regulatory Agencies (FAOMRA).
• This was done to fill the void at the national level for representation of state regulatory issues by boards and agencies regulating the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Profession.

National Representation

• FAOMRA works closely with professional and certifying organizations such as the ACAOM, NCCAOM, CCAOM, and the AAAOM.
• FAOMRA convenes annually in conjunction with the meetings of the AAAOM. The public is welcome.

Annual Meetings

• Discuss national issues
• Share and resolve common regulatory problems
• Share procedural ideas
• Meet with national representatives
• Learn different state laws and regulations

Topics

• Reciprocity and licensure by endorsement
• Movement to the entry level doctorate degree
• Herbal medicine regulation
• Communication between boards
• Sharing of disciplinary matters
• Ethics

Member States

Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia