NBCE Issues Testing Update
The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners experienced several computer-based testing issues last year that forced the board to suspend CBT testing until further notice. According to a recent NBCE press release, while recent tests of the new computer-based testing format were promising and point to a 2018 launch date, "Parts I, II, III, and Physiotherapy exams on January 19-21, March 2-4, and August 17-19, 2018 [will be administered] using the traditional paper-and-pencil format. We will re-introduce the CBT examinations into our schedules as soon as possible."
NUHS Master Program Goes Online
National University of Health Sciences has redesigned its Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice to offer the program entirely online. The program began in September 2017 and includes part-time and full-time coursework options. For more information, visit www.nuhs.edu/msacp.
ACC Journal Gets Scopus Status
The Journal of Chiropractic Education, the official journal of the Association of Chiropractic Colleges, has been accepted for inclusion in Scopus, "the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature: scientific journals, books and conference proceedings."
"The inclusion of ACC's JCE into Scopus is a positive affirmation of the scholarship of JCE. It allows our high-quality papers and conference abstracts to be found by thousands of additional researchers," said David O'Bryon, ACC president.
ChiroTouch Partners With Waud Capital
Electronic health records (EHR) and practice-management software provider ChiroTouch has announced a partnership with Chicago investment firm Waud Capital. According to ChiroTouch, Waud Capital will invest millions of dollars in the company, allowing it to, in the words of ChiroTouch CEO Robert Moberg, "continue our leadership role with software and growth."
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?
