The chiropractic profession is under a sophisticated and relentless assault from corporate medicine, so strategically executed that most don’t even recognize it happening. The campaign is powerful, calculated, and well-funded, demonstrated by its covert tactics and the millions being invested to carry it out. Corporate medicine's endgame wants only two things from chiropractic: all our patients and all our money – and it is getting it.
| Digital ExclusiveFoundation for Chiropractic Progress Surpasses All Previous Membership Drives
In July 2012 the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the value of chiropractic care, gained over 400 new monthly contributors. This impressive increase in membership was the direct result of a voluntary invoice mailing to non-members and an appearance by NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice at the 2012 homecoming of Life Chiropractic College West.
"This month represents the most successful ever in F4CP recruitment," shared Kent S. Greenawalt, chairman, F4CP. "Although our campaign continues to be progressively more effective in communicating the benefits of chiropractic care to the public, our support from within the profession has not kept pace. The remarkable outcome achieved through these actions demonstrates the potential for continued growth. The more support our campaign has, the more we can accomplish for chiropractic."
Each of the F4CP initiatives concentrated on building the list of monthly contributors. The invoice – which continues to bring in new contributors – simplified the donation process, allowing doctors to submit a one-time donation of $180 for a year’s worth of membership benefits. The Rice event, which also gave contributors complete access to membership benefits, offered the unique opportunity to receive a complimentary photo with the legendary athlete.
"Moving forward, we will continue to raise the bar for ourselves -- improving membership efforts and other initiatives to drive participation," added Greenawalt. "Our end goal is to gain the support of every doctor of chiropractic because they see the benefits and understand the positive impact our campaign has on the public."
To receive a voluntary invoice for your office or to view a video of the Jerry Rice event, please contact the F4CP via its contact page online at www.f4cp.com.
Source: Foundation for Chiropractic Progress