With life being what it is, maintaining connections can be challenging even during good times. But as we have all learned, it can become much harder during difficult times, especially if you haven’t reached out in a while. One thing...
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Engage 2020 Conference Daily: Wednesday, Jan. 29
Tomorrow's Highlights: Thursday, Jan. 30 Schedule Update The Faculty ACA (FACA) meeting will be held tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. in GUNSTON. The online and app schedules are up to date. Preparations for Capitol Hill Briefing The Engage 2020 Kickoff and Capitol Hill Briefing will...
Health Promotion Techniques and Resources: New On-Demand Program
Supporting patients who want to improve their overall health is an important role that doctors of chiropractic play. In a new six-module (with 6 CE) Learn ACA on-demand course, “Implementing Health Promotion and Motivational Interviewing in Your Chiropractic Practice,” presenters...
Reflecting on the Past Year
By ACA President Robert C. Jones, DC, APC It’s hard to believe how quickly a year goes by! Over the past 12 months, I have had the honor of serving as ACA president and with that the privilege of meeting...
Porch.com: “Tips on Improving Your Posture at Home — Q&A with the Experts”
In this article, ACA shares its tips on avoiding musculoskeletal pain while working from home—something that many people have had to get used to over the past year. “Getting enough movement throughout the day and maintaining proper ergonomics has been...
ACA Focus on Education Leads to Lower Medicare Documentation Error Rates
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has taken great strides in the past several years to help chiropractors improve Medicare documentation by providing resources aimed at bringing down error rates that could lead to improper payments. According to government records, these...
National Safety Council: “Yardwork Done Safely”
This article in Family Safety and Health, a publication of the National Safety Council, features ACA’s yardwork safety tips. “The American Chiropractic Association says homeowners need to take care to prevent back injuries, neck strain and shoulder pain while cleaning...
I’m Just a Bill…and I’ll be Back
For those familiar with “Schoolhouse Rock,” the 1976 classic “I’m Just a Bill” likely conjures memories of elementary school social studies class. It is, however, still an excellent introduction to the legislative process and a reminder that introducing legislation in Congress is...
Legislation Introduced in U.S. Congress to Further Integrate DCs in Military, VA Health Care Systems
Arlington, Va. – At the urging of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), two new bipartisan bills were introduced in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to further incorporate doctors of chiropractic (DCs) in the nation’s military and Department of...
Dr. Christine Goertz to Join Duke Health Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Christine Goertz, DC, PhD will be joining Duke Health’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in October 2019 as a professor and director of system development and coordination for spine health. As the American Chiropractic Association’s (ACA) senior scientific advisor, she has...