In the Oct. 7th issue of DC, we reported on the candidacy of two chiropractors and one chiropractic supporter: Suzanna Gratia-Hupp, DC (Texas House of Rep.); Rosemary Kaszans, DC (Congress, Georgia); and Charlotte Pritt (governor, West Virginia).
Two of the candidates were not successful in their bids for office in the Nov. 5 elections, but we can congratulate Republican Suzanna Gratia-Hupp, DC, who won her race for the Texas House of Representatives, District 54.
Dr. Hupp, 36, is a 1985 graduate of Texas Chiropractic College, and owner of Cove Chiropractic Clinic. She gained national recognition for her advocacy of the right of private citizens to carry concealed weapons, a popular platform in the Lone Star State. Her cause received national attention, in part due to the notoriety of the murder of 23 dinners at Luby's Cafeteria in Kileen, Texas on October 16, 1991. Dr. Hupp's parents, Al and Ursula Gratia, were among those killed that day by a lone gunman. Texas has since passed a law that makes it legal to carry a concealed handgun.
Dr. Gratia-Hupp's campaign platform also focused on fiscal responsibility, a school voucher program, and insuring the rights of crime victims, rather than those of criminals.
"The chiropractic profession in Texas is excited about her win," said Craig Benton, DC, of the Texas Chiropractic Association "We know she will be the strongest advocate for chiropractic health care in Texas."
Dr. Hupp thanked the many chiropractors who supported her candidacy, acknowledging that without that support she could not have won.
Recent laws in New Jersey and California represent a disturbing trend that will negatively impact a practice’s ability to collect monies from patients, as well as expose them to significant penalties if the practice does not follow the mandatory guidelines to a T. Please be aware that a similar law may be coming to your state. The time to act is before the law is passed.
With estimates showing over 30 million Americans affected by peripheral neuropathy – and a significant portion underdiagnosed – it’s increasingly likely that chiropractors are already treating these patients. What’s missing is structured recognition, comprehensive management and targeted tools to slow progression, improve function and support systemic health.
Each year, ICD-10-CM is updated on Oct. 1. For 2026, there are 74,179 total codes, with 487 additions, 28 deletions and 38 revisions. Code changes are based on date of service, not the claim submission date. Services performed on/after Oct. 1 must use the new codes. While no changes affect the common spinal or extraspinal codes most frequently used by DCs, several updates may still affect your claims – particularly for comorbidities, referred pain, or trauma cases.
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