by ASM ADMIN | Jul 13, 2022 | Announcements, Legislative Update
An Act Relative to the Practice of Acupuncture – Let’s Get the Senate Version of This Bill Moved Forward! We are SO SO close! Good news from the State House! The ASM is very excited about the progress of both the House (H1179) and Senate (S2886) versions...
by ASM ADMIN | Jun 27, 2022 | Announcements, Legislative Update
Time Is Critical – Contact Your Rep By June 30th The Massachusetts 192nd legislative session ends soon. It is exciting to know that through everyone’s work, this has moved forward more steps than ever before – the finish line is in sight. If you...
by ASM ADMIN | Jun 13, 2022 | Announcements, Legislative Update
The ASM thanks our members & patients for writing and calling legislators. We are almost there! Status of Bill H1179 / S1458 as of Mid June 2022 The ASM is excited to announce that the bill we have been working so hard to pass has now moved to the House Committee...
by ASM ADMIN | Jan 27, 2022 | Announcements, Legislative Update
The ASM continues to help push important bills through the house and senate. The bills are critical to the acupuncture profession, for practitioners and patients. This bill, which has versions in both the house and the senate would increase consumer access to...
by ASM ADMIN | Jul 30, 2021 | Announcements, Insurance, Legislative Update
On July 29, 2021, U.S. Representative Judy Chu (D-California) introduced H.R. 4803, the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act. H.R. 4803 would instruct the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to recognize qualified acupuncturists as Medicare providers....
by ASM ADMIN | May 28, 2021 | Announcements, Legislative Update
Thank you to all who participated in the ASM’s Acupuncture Day on the Hill Virtual Event on May12th 2021. We are excited that over 60 people attended. Below are some key takeaways and recommended actions to help pass these bills! First, we would like to thank our...