Secretary of Education Lamar Alexander, in a letter dated September 4th to DCs Leroy Moore, executive director of SCASA and Ralph Boone, president of SCASA, has denied SCASA's petition for renewal of recognition "as an accrediting agency for the accreditation and preaccreditation of postsecondary schools and programs of straight chiropractic education."
Lamar Alexander stated: "... taken as a whole, SCASA has failed to demonstrate that it is a reliable authority as to the quality of education or training at schools within its scope of operation."
To protect students already enrolled in SCASA-affiliated schools, the secretary maintained: "Accordingly, effective immediately, SCASA accreditation or candidate status is recognized by the United States Department of Education solely with respect to the current accreditation status of three schools discussed in this opinion -- Southern California College of Chiropractic, Pennsylvania College of Straight Chiropractic, and Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic. That limited recognition will entirely expire as of June 4, 1993.
Be watching for the October 9 issue of "DC" for a detailed report of the secretary's decision and its impact.
When sports chiropractors first appeared at the Olympic Games in the 1980s, it was alongside individual athletes who had experienced the benefits of chiropractic care in their training and recovery processes at home. Fast forward to Paris 2024, where chiropractic care was available in the polyclinic for all athletes, and the attitude has now evolved to recognize that “every athlete deserves access to sports chiropractic."
It is estimated that 61% of patients with CTS avoid taking surgical options due to postoperative complications and costly surgical procedures. Chiropractic care offers a comprehensive and effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, addressing the condition from multiple angles. Recent studies also have unveiled a game-changing adjunct to chiropractic treatments for CTS: nerve flossing.
Some doctors thrive in a personality-based clinic and have a loyal following no matter what services or equipment they offer, but for most chiropractic offices who are trying to grow and expand, new equipment purchases help us stay relevant and continue to service our client base in the best, most up-to-date manner possible. So, regarding equipment purchasing: should you lease, get a bank loan, or pay cash?
