The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is increasingly embracing the large role that artificial intelligence (AI) can play in the greater healthcare system and federal government, becoming the leader in its use among agency counterparts (Politico). This...
ACA Policy and Advocacy
From Capitol Hill to Campus: Why Chiropractic Students Need to Step into Advocacy
When I tell classmates they should be contacting lawmakers, I usually get the same response: “I’m too busy,” or “I wouldn’t know what to say.” But the truth is, if you’re a chiropractic student, you already have what it takes...
Congressional Recess Kicks Off Constituent Outreach Sessions
August Recess Provides Opportunity for DCs to Meet, Talk to Representatives on H.R. 539, Senators on S. 106 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives will start their summer break early, July 25, and the Senate is slated to head...
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is Law…Now What?
As you are aware, Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) today and it is now on its way to the president's desk. The bill touches almost every part of federal spending. Beyond the tax and immigration sections,...
No Capitol Hill Meeting Complete Without a Follow Up
It was great to see so many of you in Washington last week for Chiropractic's Day on Capitol Hill…the energy and the enthusiasm was indeed palpable! If you haven’t yet followed up with congressional staff from your meetings, please start...
ACA Urges Chiropractic Profession, Patients to Make Voices Heard on Campaign Trail
An active presence is required this fall to ensure chiropractic is in the forefront of the healthcare debate. As the presidential and congressional campaigns begin to heat up, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is asking all doctors of chiropractic, chiropractic...
CMT Added to Prior Authorization for Multiple Medicare Advantage Plans
and John Falardeau As Medicare Advantage (MA) plans become increasingly popular, now covering more beneficiaries than traditional Medicare, prior authorization (PA) has expanded to include chiropractic services. Since late July, UnitedHealthcare (UHC), Optum Health Care Solutions (Optum), and Humana have...
AI in Health: Balancing Innovation and Patient Well-Being
Leaders in the health policy space discussed how we can balance the efficiency of artificial intelligence (AI) and concern for patients at the Alliance for Health Policy’s annual signature series, “AI in Health - Navigating New Frontiers,” which I attended...
Lean In: Creating More Seats at the Table for Chiropractic
There are many organizations that the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) works with and prioritizes relationship-building within health care and policy. Regarding policy and legislation, we often look to Capitol Hill. We also impact policy through interactions with many other groups...
Congressional Recess Kicks Off Constituent Outreach Sessions
August Recess Provides Opportunity for DCs to Meet, Talk to Representatives on H.R. 1610, Senators on S. 799 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives will start their summer break early, July 25, and the Senate is slated to head...
