A New Ally for Medicare Parity
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has hired Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP, "an international lobby and law firm with deep experience in the healthcare sector," in a move designed to help increase congressional support for H.R. 2654, the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act. The immediate goals as of press time, per the ACA: increase co-sponsor support for H.R. 2654 in the House and introduce a companion bill in the Senate.
Another Award for the F4CP
The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress is a repeat recipient of a Digital Health Award from the biannual program of the same name. The foundation's "Adjusted Reality" podcast won bronze in the Digital Health Audio category for spring 2021 – the second time the F4CP has been honored (after receiving a merit award in spring 2020 for its article series on posture).
$25,000 from ChiroHealthUSA
Ashley 0'Steen is the 2021 recipient of the Foxworth Family Scholarship, awarded annually by ChiroHealthUSA. A student at Palmer College of Chiropractic – Florida, Ashley received a $10,000 scholarship and $10,000 in cash. A $5,000 donation was also made to Palmer Florida as part of the $25,000 scholarship award.
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?
