DC is happy to welcome two distinguished chiropractic activists to our publication. Beginning with this first issue of the new year, you'll find the new column, "Maturity," by Arnold E. Cianciulli, BS, DC, MS (please page 37). In the next issue, you'll read John A. Hofmann, DC, FICA, and his new column, "View from the Field."
On our masthead you'll note that Drs. Cianciulli, Hofmann, and Joseph Keating Jr., are list under "The Chiropractic Triumvarate." On the last editorial page of each issue, these three columnists will alternately present their opinions and perspectives on the chiropractic profession. We believe this diversity of opinion will be welcomed by a broad range of chiropractors -- a little something for most everyone.
Our readers are already well acquainted with Joseph Keating Jr., and his "Ivory Tower Review."
Arnold Cianciulli, BS, DC, MS
Dr. Cianciulli, of Bayonne, New Jersey, is the president of the National Chiropractic Mutual Insurance Company (since 1992). He received his bachelor of science degree from Georgetown University, and his chiropractic degree from the Chiropractic Institute of New York. His postgraduate work includes a master of science degree from the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut, with work in rehabilitation at New York University.
Dr. Cianciulli is one of the seven members of the National Chiropractic Health Care Advisory Committee, chiropractic's own health reform lobbying group. He sits on the New Jersey Board of Chiropractic Examiners, has been a malpractice consultant to the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners (since 1986), and is a member of the ACA's national legislative committee. He is a FCER trustee, and chairman of its educational committee.
Dr. Cianciulli is an instructor in NYCC's Centers for Chiropractic Science and Postgraduate Studies, teaching both chiropractic analysis/technique and legal/risk management. He is also a lecturer in pre-chiropractic instruction at Bloomfield College, and is the educational regent and lecturer for the Academy of General Practice of Chiropractic.
Editorial advisor to the Chiropractic Sports Medicine Journal and In Touch magazine, Dr. Cianciulli has been a contributing author in many textbooks including Chiropractic Clinical Biomechanics, Chiropractic Physical and Spinal Diagnosis, and Chiropractic Procedural Manual. He has authored the FCER's pamphlet, Chiropractic: A Primary Care Gatekeeper, and is the clinical reviewer for the Journal of Spinal Manipulation.
Always working to uphold the rights of chiropractors, Dr. Cianciulli helped to secure insurance equality legislation in New Jersey in 1975, as well as Blue Shield coverage in 1977 and 1979. Dr. Cianciulli was also an expert witness for chiropractic in a suit against the AMA, the American College of Radiology, the Radiological Society of New Jersey, and eight New Jersey hospitals. The court ruled that doctors of chiropractic were competent to order radiological studies for their patients and should not be discriminated against.
Dr. Cianciulli has been honored three separate times as "Chiropractor of the Year" in New Jersey (1975, 1979, and 1981); he is the first person chosen to be a lifetime member of the New Jersey Chiropractic Society; he was the 1985 ACA "Chiropractor of the Year"; he is a fellow and trustee of the American College of Chiropractic and the New York College Academy of Chiropractic, and a fellow of both the International College of Chiropractic and the English Royal Society of Health.
John A. Hofmann, DC, FICA
Dr. Hofmann, an Allen Park, Michigan practitioner (president/director of a four-doctor, 15-staff member office), is a 1968 graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic, served with the US Marine Corps in Vietnam (1969-71), and was awarded the Navy Commendation Metal with Combat V for valor.
Like Dr. Cianciulli, he serves on the seven member National Chiropractic Health Care Advisory Committee that has been chiropractic's liaison to the Clinton Health Care Task Force.
In April 1992, Dr. Hofmann was chosen the ICA's "Chiropractor of the Year" (see June 4, 1993 issue of "DC"). The award reflected his commitment to furthering chiropractic: He was the ICA's expert witness at Senate and House subcommittee hearings on HR 608, the bill that finally passed after a half-century battle, setting the stage for commissioning of DCs in the military. In 1993 he testified before the Armed Forces Subcommittee regarding CHAMPUS and the implementing of DCs as commissioned officers in the military.
Dr. Hofmann was recognized for "Distinguished Service" by the ICA in 1991 as their representative to the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE). He is on the board of directors of the CCE and is the secretary to the Commission on Accreditation.
On the state level, Dr. Hofmann has testified (1978-92) to the Michigan Senate, House, and their subcommittees on chiropractic scope of practice, insurance matters, and as an expert on chiropractic education.
Appointed by two different Michigan governors, Dr. Hofmann was a member of the Michigan Board of Chiropractic Examiners for eight years. He served two terms on the board as vice chairman, and two more as chairman. He was a member of the Michigan Medicaid Committee on Chiropractic, the Michigan Medicaid Adjudication Committee, and chairman of the Michigan Malpractice Insurance Fund (chiropractic), all governor appointed positions.
For six years he has been a member of the chiropractic staff at New Center Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.
He is a founding member of the ICA's Council on Imaging and Council on Thermography, and is a member of the American Back Society (ABS), the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB), the Michigan Joint Task Force on Chiropractic, and the Board of Trustees for the Life Foundation, and many others. He has been a consultant to Aetna Insurance Company, American Community Mutual Insurance Company, Corporate Group Services Inc., and the Blue Cross Chiropractic Advisory Committee.
We could easily further detail the accomplishments of both Drs. Hofmann and Cianciulli, so extensive are their activities, but we'll pull the reigns in and just say we're proud to present to our readers the viewpoints of these versatile and busy chiropractic advocates.
Welcome aboard, Drs. Cianciulli and Hofmann. We're looking forward to hearing from you.
