Health care is becoming an increasingly large part of government budgets. Current industry experts expect a doubling of conventional health care costs in the next 10 years. Depending on the projected growth of our economy, experts say this might account for an estimated 20% to 25% of our gross national product. Lawmakers should recognize that acupuncture and Oriental medicine are cost-effective treatment modalities of high-quality when performed by qualified practitioners. To pass legislation which supports this rapidly expanding field of integrative medicine promises enormous benefits for society at large.