Financial pressure, enrollment declines and institutional challenges are emerging at several U.S. chiropractic colleges. Life Chiropractic College West's and Life University's struggles may be the most talked about but appear to be part of a larger story. And with recent USDE requirements threatening to hamstring federal student financing for DC degree programs, chiropractic education is facing questions for which it has no immediate answers.
| Digital ExclusiveThe Development of Chiropractic Standards of Care
There is probably nothing more important in today's health care environment than standards for health care practitioners. Every segment of the general public is crying out for more effective, cost efficient health care.
Where does the chiropractic profession stand on these issues? What do we need to do to demonstrate our economic viability in these cost conscious times?
These three articles are the first in a long series that will attempt to keep you fully informed on this most important issue.