Looking for a lifeline to help guide your practice through the coronavirus crisis? While numerous pieces of legislation are making their way through Congress, one of the most significant for health care providers, particularly rural doctors of chiropractic, is the Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020, introduced by Sens. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) on March 24.
The legislation applies both to health care providers and hospitals / ambulatory surgery centers / outpatient facilities. The stipulations specific to providers would "provide funding to provide immediate relief and stabilization for physicians' and health care providers' practices ... to prepare and respond to the COVID-19 emergency." [Emphasis added]
According to a press release on Sen. Barrasso's website, S. 3559 would:
Chiropractors are included in the definition of physician in section 5 1861(r) of the Social Security Act, making DCs eligible for provisions in the legislation.
"Like small business owners across the country, chiropractors are facing financial challenges that could lead to very difficult decisions down the road," said ACA President Robert C. Jones, DC, in an association press release urging all DCs to contact members of Congress immediately regarding the importance of passing the act. "This relief package offers many a real chance to make it through this crisis and continue to serve their communities."
Click here to monitor status and learn more about S. 3559, which includes specifics on grant / loan qualifications, appropriate fund use and repayment stipulations.
Continuing to impress the advertising and marketing world, The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) has again been recognized by industry organizations for its excellence in educating consumers on the benefits of chiropractic, this time through social media, newsletters, and demonstrating thought leadership by promoting holistic well-being.
Dr. Louis Sportelli received the Lee-Homewood Chiropractic Heritage Award during the annual conference of the Association for the History of Chiropractic (AHC). During his nearly 60-year career, Dr. Sportelli has embodied the spirit of the award, given to “living individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the chiropractic profession.”
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