The recent passing of Chester A. Wilk, DC, 91, of Park Ridge, Ill., is a reminder of one of the most important chapters in chiropractic history, which ultimately cleared a path to progress in areas such as integration, research and...
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A Senate Bill Has Been Introduced… What Does That Mean?
On Thursday, April 7, just before a two-week congressional recess, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), joined by his colleagues Sens. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), introduced S. 4042, the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act, a bipartisan...
NCMIC-Supported Fellowship Program Aims to Increase CIH Research
The NCMIC Foundation last year awarded the University of Minnesota a grant supporting the continuation of the Integrative Health Research (IHR) Fellowship Program. The IHR Fellowship was originally established in 2018 with funding from the NCMIC Foundation. Its goal is...
In Memoriam: Former ACA Board Chair Dr. George McClelland
Former American Chiropractic Association (ACA) Board Chair George B. “Mac” McClelland, DC, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of service to his patients and leadership to the chiropractic profession. Dr. McClelland was a champion of chiropractic research and its...
ACA Coalition Fights for Provider Reimbursement Fairness
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) collaborated recently with the Patient Access to Responsible Care Alliance (PARCA), a coalition of non-MD healthcare providers, in submitting a letter to federal regulators urging them to enforce a rule that requires group health plans...
Search No Further: ACA’s Education Subscription Series Has Your CE Needs Covered
Finding the right continuing education source for doctors of chiropractic seeking cutting-edge, evidence-informed, and patient-centered programs that are also a good value is no more challenging than clicking “Learn ACA” on the homepage of ACA’s website. This will take you...
Virtual Lobby Day Yields More Cosponsors for Medicare Bill, But Much Work Remains
The ACA’s second Virtual Day on the Hill was again a success as 272 attendees participated in a total of 175 meetings. To date, five additional House members have cosponsored H.R. 2654, the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act, as a...
Reflecting on Gender Equity During Women’s History Month
During the 2000’s, the Student ACA (SACA) launched a Women’s Forum as part of its annual meeting. The event focused on the challenges and opportunities for women in chiropractic and provided guidance for those who aspired to positions of leadership....
ABCA’s Community Outreach Project Raises Minority Interest in Chiropractic Careers
The American Black Chiropractic Association (ABCA) makes an effort to introduce urban communities to the chiropractic profession each year through its Community Outreach Project. This project has been an initiative of the association from inception and aims to expose urban...
How to Build an SEO Strategy for Your Chiropractic Practice
Editor’s Note: Below is an excerpt from a new ACA member resource featuring expert advice from ChiroMatrix on improving your practice’s SEO combined with tips on how to use ACA’s consumer education resources to generate content to support your SEO...
