Arlington, Va. -- American Chiropractic Association (ACA) President Kris Anderson, DC, released the following statement in response to UnitedHealthcare’s announcement this week that it would eliminate prior authorization for certain chiropractic care by the end of 2026: “UnitedHealthcare’s decision to...
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Quest for Knowledge: Dr. Ronald J. Farabaugh, Chiropractor of the Year
Ronald J. Farabaugh, DC, a champion of integration and research, was honored earlier this year with ACA’s Chiropractor of the Year Award, recognizing his exceptional service, achievement, and leadership within the chiropractic profession. Over the course of his career, Dr....
From Beverly Hills to the VA: Dr. Valerie Johnson, 2026 Humanitarian of the Year
The American Chiropractic Association's 2026 Humanitarian of the Year Valerie Johnson, DC, DABCI, DACBN, retired in 2025 after a trailblazing 20-year career in the Veterans Administration (VA) health care system. Her colleagues have praised the exceptional, empathetic, and patient-centered care...
ACA Elects 2026 Leadership Team
Arlington, Va. – The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) installed new leadership last week during its annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The ACA Board elected Kris Anderson, DC, MS, of Grand Forks, N.D., as president and Maithy Ta, DC, of Kansas City, Mo.,...
ACA Presents 2026 Annual Awards
Arlington, Va. – The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) presented its 2026 Annual Awards last week during its annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The awards recognize doctors of chiropractic and other individuals for exceptional service, achievement, and/or leadership within the chiropractic...
ACA Endorses Restonic Signature® Collection Mattresses
Arlington, Va. — The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) announced today that it has endorsed Restonic Signature® Collection mattresses by the Restonic Mattress Corporation. ACA acknowledges products that meet high standards of quality and offer ergonomic- and wellness-related benefits for consumers....
ACA Applauds Congress for Initial Step to Restore Chiropractic at Select Military Bases
Arlington, Va. — The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate have passed the final version of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Department Authorization Act, which includes a plan to restore chiropractic services at six U.S. military bases where services...
ACA, ABCA, and SCU Announce 2026 Collaborative Student Leadership Conference
Arlington, Va. —The American Chiropractic Association (ACA), the American Black Chiropractic Association (ABCA), and Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) will unite to host a collaborative Student Leadership Conference in 2026. The event, scheduled for late September, represents a...
Let’s ‘Get Started’ and Wrap Up NCHM 2025
With the theme, “Get Started with Chiropractic,” National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) 2025 gave members of the profession nationwide the opportunity to raise awareness of the benefits of chiropractic and how taking a non-drug approach to pain initially may help...
ACA Engage 2026 to Feature New Education, Social Opportunities
Arlington, Va. – Doctors of chiropractic and students attending the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) annual conference, ACA Engage, in January 2026 will have expanded opportunities to enhance their clinical knowledge and enjoy social time while in the nation’s capital. Along...
