Acupuncture Bill Awaits Signature of Gov. Cuomo Again

By Peter MantiusNorthern Bureau ChiefA bill that would authorize reimbursement for acupuncture treatments in workers’ compensation cases has been approved by the state Assembly and the Senate, and it awaits the signature of Gov. Andrew Cuomo.The governor vetoed a similar bill last year, but James Shinol, president of the New York Acupuncturist Association, said he’s confident this year will be different.“We were shocked it was not signed last year,” Shinol said in an interview Monday. “The veto came just two hours before the bill was to become law automatically.&l...