As the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act (H.R. 2654) continues to gather bipartisan co-sponsors (currently at 130 and counting as of press time), identical legislation has now been introduced into the Senate: S.B. 4042.
The Senate version of the legislation is also bipartisan, sponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), with Sens. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) lending their support as original co-sponsors.
In announcing the introduction of S.B. 4042, Sen. Blumenthal emphasized the importance of the legislation with respect to the chiropractic profession and the Medicare-eligible patients who would benefit from chiropractic care:
"Chiropractors can provide patients with a wide range of health care services, but current restrictions under Medicare prevent them from offering seniors a full scope of treatments or ordering diagnostic services. This is particularly an issue in rural areas. Our bill, the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act, provides care options from chiropractors for Medicare patients suffering from back or neck pain, and ensures they can receive the care they need."
Added Sen. Wicker: "Chiropractic services can make a world of difference for patients suffering from chronic pain. I am glad to join this bipartisan effort to expand access and improve flexibility for Medicare patients who want an alternative to narcotics for pain management."
With chiropractic care within Medicare currently limited to a single service (manual manipulation of the spine to correct a subluxation), the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act would amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow Medicare patients to receive (and doctors of chiropractic to be reimbursed for) "all physicians' services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license." For complete details, click here.
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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