Chiropractic News

Stimulus Bill Includes Important Changes to HIPAA Requirements

February 19, 2010, 1:54 pm

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the “Stimulus Bill”), which President Obama signed on Feb. 17, 2009, changes several requirements related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Dick Gephardt to Headline NCLC 2010

January 11, 2010, 11:44 am

(Arlington, Va.) -- The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) today announced that former U.S. House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt will deliver the keynote address at the 2010 National Chiropractic Legislative Conference (NCLC) with the Chiropractic Summit Feb. 24-27 in Washington, D.C. Ret. Brig. Gen. Becky Halstead, spokesperson for the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, will also speak at the event. 

Scott Munsterman Campaign Update

November 18, 2009, 6:59 pm

Doctors:

It has been great traveling across the state, listening and learning as I meet people and see the challenges facing our state. I am convinced we have a great future ahead of us and our challenges give us a unique opportunity to address those issues with new strategy.

Update on Foundation Activities

November 18, 2009, 6:52 pm

NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER                   

This month’s Newsletter includes the following stories:

• Washington D.C. Media Blitz Extends into January
• Foundation in ESPN, the magazine
• Mercer Report Distribution
• Jerry Rice Extends Involvement: Attending Parker Las Vegas
• General Halstead Hits the Road for the Foundation
• Survey of Doctors Regarding the Foundation
• State to State National Campaign
• Pledges and Contributions
• PR Activities

SENATE BILL CLOCKS IN AT $849B

November 18, 2009, 6:48 pm

The Senate's health overhaul bill would cost $849 billion over 10 years and cut the deficit by $127 billion in its first decade, followed by another $650 billion cut in the deficit in its second decade, according to a preliminary CBO analysis. The package, complied by Senate Majority Leader Reid, would expand insurance coverage to 94 percent of the population.