Following the April 13 announcement regarding meetings between the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and TriWest leadership and the resulting VA contract-enrollment changes, we have received several questions and heard from concerned members and state associations about how the contracting process...
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VA Network Updates Contract Requirements for Chiropractors
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has been engaged with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and its third-party administrators, including TriWest Healthcare Alliance, to address concerns raised by doctors of chiropractic (DCs) regarding participation in the VA Community Care Network...
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...
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...
ACA Chiropractors Appointed to CPT Health Care Professionals Advisory Committee
Arlington, Va. – American Chiropractic Association (ACA) member Della M. Schmid, DC, MS, has been appointed to the American Medical Association’s CPT Health Care Professionals Advisory Committee (HCPAC). ACA member Morgan Price, DC, will serve as her alternate. Members of...
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...
Engage 2025 Conference Daily: Wednesday, Jan. 22
The ACA Engage 2025 Conference Daily newsletter brings you information and announcements to help maximize your conference experience, along with highlights from the day’s events. Learn more about Engage at acatoday.org/engage. Welcome to Engage 2025, ACA’s Annual Meeting and Conference! ...
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...
President’s Message: Our Strategic Plan is Our Road Map
I probably shouldn’t admit this, but I can’t get anywhere without GPS. Actually, that’s not entirely true. I can get to familiar places and get through the day the old-fashioned way: following everyone else at rush hour, retracing old steps,...
