The federal government shut down after a deadlocked Congress failed to pass funding for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), starting Oct. 1 at midnight. The House-passed continuing resolution funding the government until Nov. 21 was voted down in the Senate, 55-45. A continuing resolution would have steadied federal funding at current levels to keep the government [...] Read More... The post Fight Over Expiration of PPACA-Enhanced Premiums, Medicaid Cuts Key Factors in Government Shutdown appeared first...| ACA Today
National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) starts today, Oct. 1., with the theme “Get Started with Chiropractic.” Get engaged by sharing the following promotional text in your personal and clinic communications. Remember to visit the NCHM 2025 campaign toolkit at acatoday.org/NCHM for more resources and ideas on how to participate. Always use the hashtag #GetStartedwithChiropractic when [...] Read More... The post National Chiropractic Health Month: ‘Get Started’ with Promotional Text,...| ACA Today
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is increasingly embracing the large role that artificial intelligence (AI) can play in the greater healthcare system and federal government, becoming the leader in its use among agency counterparts (Politico). This leadership signals that HHS intends to set the standard for how AI can be responsibly [...] Read More... The post HHS Leads on Adoption of Artificial Intelligence, Developed AI Strategic Plan appeared first on ACA Today.| ACA Today
Troy University announced the approval from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) of a new Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program. Troy will be only the second public university to offer this type of program in the country. [...]Read More...| ACA Today
American Chiropractic Association (ACA) members are making news as they lead the chiropractic profession in the most constructive and far-reaching ways, elevating the health and wellness of their communities. Dr. Andrea Albertson was co-author on a letter published by the peer-reviewed journal Neurological Sciences. The letter was in response to a case report about vertebral [...] Read More... The post Members Making News appeared first on ACA Today.| ACA Today
Arlington, Va. – The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and doctors of chiropractic nationwide will celebrate National Chiropractic Health Month this October with the theme “Get Started with Chiropractic.” The campaign will raise awareness of how taking a non-drug approach to pain initially may help you to avoid riskier treatments later. When it comes to common [...] Read More... The post National Chiropractic Health Month to Raise Awareness of Non-drug Pain Management appeared fir...| ACA Today
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Sept. 10 to approve a plan to restore chiropractic services at more than a dozen U.S. military bases where services have been arbitrarily discontinued. The action is consistent with the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) ongoing concern over the use of opioids by active-duty members of the military and [...] Read More... The post House Directs Defense Department to Restore Chiropractic to Military Bases appeared first on ACA Today.| ACA Today
Did you know that small healthcare practices miss up to 30 percent1 of incoming calls during office hours? For chiropractic clinics, each unanswered caller is more than a missed call. It could be a lost patient, a wasted marketing dollar, and a disruption to your patient journey. Missed calls represent a hidden cost that undermines [...]Read More...| ACA Today
Chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest, drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of back pain, neck pain, joint pain of the arms or legs, headaches, and other complaints.| ACA Today
Arlington, Va.—The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is excited to announce that Dr. Bradley Beira of the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) and AI expert Dr. Brian Coleman will be featured speakers in January at ACA’s annual conference, Engage 2026. Dr. Beira, who will deliver the McAndrew’s Leadership Lecture, is WFC’s recently appointed secretary-general as well [...]Read More...| ACA Today
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA), the largest professional chiropractic organization in the United States, represents the most principled and accomplished chiropractors, who understand that it takes more to be called an ACA chiropractor.| ACA Today
The North Face has launched an Amazon storefront just in time for back-t0-school season, and has all the gear you’ll need. The article features The North Face Women’s Jester Everyday Laptop Backpack, that features American Chiropractic Association-endorsed suspension system. [...] Read More... The post ABC27 News: The North Face Launches Amazon Storefront Just in Time for Back-to-School appeared first on ACA Today.| ACA Today
At a meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association not too long ago, four clinical experts gave an extensive workshop on cervical radiculopathy. The workshop was packed—standing room only. Great emphasis was placed on clinical diagnosis using upper limb tension tests (ULTTs). Two things struck me at the end of this several-hour workshop. First, advanced [...]Read More...| ACA Today
August Recess Provides Opportunity for DCs to Meet, Talk to Representatives on H.R. 539, Senators on S. 106 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives will start their summer break early, July 25, and the Senate is slated to head home to their states starting Aug. 2. The start of the traditional summer recess comes [...]Read More...| ACA Today
Where are chiropractic clinical outcomes registries? My colleagues—former American Chiropractic Association (ACA) President Michele Maiers, DC, MPH, PhD; Kent Stuber, DC, MSc, PhD; KatiePohlman, DC, MS, PhD; and Amy Ferguson, MLS —and I recently published a paper exploring this critical question. Our work investigates whether the chiropractic profession is harnessing clinical outcomes registries to advance [...]Read More...| ACA Today
Join the Tribal Health Interest Group, Make History by Making a Difference for Underserved Tribal Populations I am excited to introduce the new Tribal Health Interest Group, which was recently approved by the ACA Board of Governors. There are 574 federally recognized Tribes in the United States, with approximately 2.1 million Tribal members. This population [...]Read More...| ACA Today
Arlington, Va. – The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) installed new leadership last week during its annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The ACA Board elected Marcus Nynas, DC, of Billings, Mont., as president and Kris Anderson, DC, MS, of Grand Forks, N.D, as vice president for the 2025-2026 term. In addition, the ACA House of Delegates [...]Read More...| ACA Today
The American Chiropractic Association Sports Council (ACASC) recently named Scott A. Mooring, DC, CCSP, ICSC, FICC, as the Sports Chiropractor of the Year, celebrating his exceptional contributions to sports chiropractic and his dedication to advancing the profession. This prestigious award underscores Dr. Mooring’s decades-long commitment to improving athlete care and his leadership in chiropractic sports [...]Read More...| ACA Today
Many people today are approaching aging with a new resolve to stay engaged, keep moving and enjoy life to the fullest. This focus on extending not just longevity but the healthy and active years of life – our healthspan – is a growing focus in health care too. Kimberly Besuden, DC, CFMP, who runs a [...]Read More...| ACA Today
ACA’s annual conference positions members for success by offering cutting-edge education, networking and leadership-development opportunities.| ACA Today
