Chiro Texpo ’17, the chiropractic event of the year in Texas, is coming up June 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. Adams, the inspiration behind the 1998 film, will headline an elite line-up of speakers that includes Dan Murphy, DC.Register online or call the TCA office at (512) 477-9292. Visit http://www.chirotexas.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3217:patch-adams-to-headline-tca-s-chiro-texpo--17-line-up&catid=23:news-information&Itemid=178 to view the full article online.
|
|
On Wednesday, April 5th, Senate Bill 304, the Sunset bill for the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, passed the Texas Senate unanimously. The bill clarifies that the practice of chiropractic includes the authority of Doctors of Chiropractic to diagnose the biomechanical condition of the spine and musculoskeletal system, and other positive results. SB 304 has been sent to the Texas House of Representatives, where it will likely be considered in the next few weeks.
Visit http://www.chirotexas.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3235:legislative-report--april-6--2017&catid=23:news-information&Itemid=178 to view the full article online. |
|
Sign up today for the TCA Savings Program to take advantage of group discounts off products and services you use. In addition to discounts on office products from The Office Depot, TCA has negotiated price breaks on background checks through Sterling Talent Solutions, accounting services through AccountingDepartment.com and express/ground shipping with FedEx. Contact Member Care at membercare@savingcenter.net or (888) 868-4030.
Visit http://tca.savingcenter.net to view the full article online. |
|
The HHS OIG Hotline telephone number is being used as part of a telephone spoofing scam targeting individuals throughout the country. Scammers represent themselves as HHS OIG Hotline employees. The perpetrator may use various tactics to obtain or verify the victim's personal information, which can then be used to steal money from an individual's bank account or for other fraudulent activity.
Visit http://www.chirotexas.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3231:fraud-alert--hhs-oig-hotline-telephone-number-used-in-scam&catid=23:news-information&Itemid=178 to view the full article online. |
|
Visit http://www.chirotexas.org/news-info to view the full article online. |
|
There were 35 disciplinary actions reported by the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE) since their last reporting. 54 percent were for expired licenses, 26 percent for lack of diligence, failure to respond to the board, or unregistered facilities, 23 percent were for expired facility registration. Almost 63 percent resulted in cease and desist orders, around 20 to 30 percent required further testing, and nearly 9 percent received either a $250 or a $1500 fine.
Visit http://www.chirotexas.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3234:tbce-disciplinary-actions-and-statistics--march-2017&catid=28:state-regulation-news&Itemid=175 to view the full article online. |
|
A regular meeting of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners was held on February 16, 2017. The Board voted to amend two rules effective June 1, 2017. Rule 78.1 now more clearly distinguishes violations that constitute unprofessional conduct. Rule 78.10(b) reorganizes the violations of the sanctions table into categories based on risk of harm to the public.
Visit http://www.chirotexas.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3232:tbce-actions-from-feb--16--2017-meeting&catid=28:state-regulation-news&Itemid=175 to view the full article online. |
|
The president of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners shares some important information for you to remember.
Visit http://www.chirotexas.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3233:tbce-president-s-message--march-2017&catid=28:state-regulation-news&Itemid=175 to view the full article online. |
Visit http://www.chirotexas.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1173:call-for-keeler-award-nominations&catid=36:clinical-chiropractic&Itemid=179 to view the full article online.
|
|
Visit http://www.chirotexas.org/state-regulation-news to view the full article online. |
|
|
APRIL CALENDAR
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/tch-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=435286&issueID=52303 to view the full article online. |
|
This study indicates that almost thirty percent of children utilize complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). 24.6 percent of children had some form of pain in the past year, and 21.3 percent of them utilized CAM. Another 8.1 percent without pain conditions utilized CAM.
Visit http://www.chirotexas.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3225:nearly-30--of-children-in-the-united-states-use-cam&catid=42:clinical-research&Itemid=220 to view the full article online. |
Visit http://www.chirotexas.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3229:american-healthcare-needs-overhaul&catid=23:news-information&Itemid=178 to view the full article online.
|
|
The ACA has approved new policy guidelines. They have revised, reaffirmed and retired others.
Visit http://www.chirotexas.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3228:aca-house-of-delegates-approves--updates-policies-at-2017-annual-meeting&catid=36:clinical-chiropractic&Itemid=179 to view the full article online. |
|
Visit http://www.chirotexas.org/federal-regulation-news to view the full article online. |
|
Women in chiropractic leadership have not been as prevalent as they could be. Here is a brief look at this topic, why it occurs, and some steps to improve the participation of female leaders.
Visit http://www.chirotexas.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3222:women--use-your-voice-to-get-ahead&catid=23:news-information&Itemid=178 to view the full article online. |
Visit http://www.chirotexas.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3226:dcs-and-merchant-mariner-exams&catid=36:clinical-chiropractic&Itemid=179 to view the full article online.
|
|
Chiropractors are primarily concerned with musculoskeletal disorders, but they also have a responsibility to deal with primary prevention. This study found that the number of DCs with a positive opinion of primary prevention was greater than the number actually offering these services. Despite the readiness of the profession to offer them, only a small proportion of chiropractic patients consult DCs for primary prevention services.
Visit http://www.chirotexas.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3227:primary-prevention-in-chiropractic-practice--a-systematic-review&catid=36:clinical-chiropractic&Itemid=179 to view the full article online. |
|
Visit http://www.chirotexas.org/clinical-chiropractic-news to view the full article online. |
Visit http://www.chirotexas.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3223:time-to-redefine-the--disease--of-obesity-&catid=42:clinical-research&Itemid=220 to view the full article online.
|
|
Exercise and psychological interventions, or a combination of the two, improved cancer-related fatigue during and after primary treatment, whereas pharmaceutical interventions did not.
Visit http://www.chirotexas.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3224:non-drug-therapies-found-best-for-managing-cancer-fatigue&catid=42:clinical-research&Itemid=220 to view the full article online. |
|
Visit http://www.chirotexas.org/clinical-research to view the full article online. |
|
As an organizational member of the F4CP, the TCA brings you the latest opportunities from the F4CP. Check out the chiropractic press briefing at the National Press Club and the new F4CP button for your website.
Visit http://www.chirotexas.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3230:f4cp-news--march-2017&catid=23:news-information&Itemid=178 to view the full article online. |
|
Visit http://www.chirotexas.org/the-front-page to view the full article online. |
|
