National Public Health Week (NPHW), observed April 6-12 this year, is led annually by the American Public Health Association (APHA) to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight the issues that shape the health of our communities. It serves...
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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...
Senate Hearing Highlights Physician Administrative Burdens, Access to Providers
The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging convened a hearing on Feb. 11 titled, “The Doctor Is Out: How Washington’s Rules Drove Physicians Out of Medicine.” The hearing examined how federal regulations, administrative burden, and payment policies are contributing to...
Evidence-based Advocacy: Advancing Chiropractic Through Coding and Documentation
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) advocates for the chiropractic profession not only in the halls of Congress, but also at the tables where regulatory and other issues relevant to chiropractic practice are discussed and decided. One of the most important...
NIH Director Shares Funding Priorities During Senate HELP Committee Hearing
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya testified on Feb. 3 before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) committee in a broad hearing focused on modernizing the agency. Bhattacharya pointed to the need for greater research funding...
Patients Still Want People: Why a Human Touch Beats AI in Chiropractic Care
The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care is evident, from changing how patients book, communicate and receive the care they need. However, when it comes to patient experience, the data suggests otherwise: most people still prefer speaking to...
Engage 2026 Conference Daily: Sat., Jan. 24
The Engage 2026 Conference Daily brings you information and announcements to help maximize your ACA Engage experience, along with highlights from the day’s events. Updates & Reminders Education Participants: Turn in Your CE Attendance Cards Don’t forget to return your...
Engage 2026 Conference Daily: Friday, Jan. 23
The Engage 2026 Conference Daily brings you information and announcements to help maximize your ACA Engage experience, along with highlights from the day’s events. Updates & Reminders Education Participants: Turn in Your CE Attendance Cards Don’t forget to return your CE...
Engage 2026 Conference Daily: Thurs., Jan. 22
The Engage 2026 Conference Daily brings you information and announcements to help maximize your ACA Engage experience, along with highlights from the day’s events. Updates & Reminders Room & Time Changes to Pediatric Workshop The Pediatric Workshop on Saturday, Jan. 24,...
