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Just Imagine. . .

Just Imagine. . . .a united chiropractic profession working together for the benefit of patients. … the strength of a national chiropractic association with 40,000 members…. . . . More and more doctors of chiropractic having a place at the table as health care policy makers….

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Just Imagine. . .

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  1. Just Imagine. . . American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  2. . . .a united chiropractic profession working together for the benefit of patients. . . American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  3. … the strength of a national chiropractic association with 40,000 members… American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  4. . . . More and more doctors of chiropractic having a place at the table as health care policy makers… American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  5. . . .electing doctors of chiropractic to the U.S. Congress and to state legislatures nationwide. . . American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  6. . . .a national public awareness campaign that reaches millions of people with the good news about chiropractic care… American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  7. . . .and public awareness that chiropractic care promotes wellness and prevention right from the start. . . American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  8. At ACA, we believe it’s possible -- with your help... American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  9. ACA Vision Statement The ACA seeks a transformation in health care… American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  10. ACA Vision . . . from a focus on disease to a focus on wellness. American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  11. ACA Vision We envision DCs being known for their: • Unique conservative approach • Primary care knowledge • Hands-on expertise • And effective patient communication. American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  12. ACA Vision And a health care environment that is: • Patient-centered • Wellness-oriented • Outcomes-driven • Offering open access to chiropractic care for all Americans. American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  13. ACA leaders have surveyed members and set goals to accomplish our vision. ACA Goals American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  14. Goal 1:Access, Utilization and Parity Reimbursement Preserve and promote the profession through broad patient access to and utilization of full scope chiropractic services, and parity reimbursement by all reimbursement systems. American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  15. DOD VA Medicare Medicaid Managed Care ERISA Plans Private Plans Federal Plans Workers Compensation Goal 1 Objectives:Access, utilization and parity reimbursement for chiropractic services in: American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  16. Goal 2: Majority Membership Represent the profession with membership greater than 50% of licensed practicing doctors of chiropractic by 2010. American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  17. Focus on service to members. First class publications Educational seminars Represent the broad mainstream of the chiropractic profession. Work toward unity. Strengthen relationships with other chiropractic organizations. Goal 2 Objectives: Represent the Majority of the Chiropractic Profession American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  18. Goal 3: Public Awareness ACA maintains an aggressive, ongoing multi-faceted public awareness program to educate the public on the importance of conservative health care options offered by DCs as wellness experts and to motivate the public to follow good health habits for optimum function and wellness. American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  19. Develop a positive image of the chiropractic profession. Increase the public’s utilization of appropriate chiropractic care. Establish DCs as the health and wellness experts. Promote high ethics. Goal 3 Objectives: Public Awareness American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  20. Continue to improve and promote the quality of chiropractic care and promote positive changes in our health care system. Goal 4: Quality Patient-Centered Healthcare American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  21. Providing educational products, programs and services. Communicating the positive outcomes, benefits and cost-effectiveness of chiropractic care. Supporting ACC, CCE, NBCE in educating and testing new DCs. Promoting high ethics in the health care system and within our profession. Promoting our profession as a career of choice to attract high quality student prospects. Improving quality in the health care system. Goal 4 Objectives: Promote Quality Patient-Centered Health Care by: American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  22. Goal 5: Visionary Leadership Lead the profession with a visionary plan to fulfill our mission for the benefit of patients – present and future. American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  23. Assess the needs of the profession. Ensure that the long range plan is dynamic and well-communicated – resulting in positive change. Facilitate consensus- building and unity of action. Position DCs as the conservative primary care provider of choice. Proactively communicate the art, science and philosophy of chiropractic. Goal 5 Objectives: Visionary Leadership American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  24. Goal 6: DCs as Decision Makers Protect the chiropractic profession and improve the public health by increasing the participation of ACA members in state and national legislative positions, coalitions, agencies, organizations and other decision-making entities. American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  25. Secure positions for DCs in policy-making positions of the federal government, in addition to current positions in: DOD Oversight Committee VA Advisory Committee CMS PPAC Develop relationships with other professions and organizations to benefit the chiropractic profession and our patients. Increase political activity and involvement in political campaigns by doctors of chiropractic. Goal 6 Objectives: DCs as Decision Makers American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  26. Just Imagine. . . . . . Achieving these goals for the benefit of our patients and our profession. American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  27. It’s possible if we do it together… American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

  28. Please join us to make our vision a reality. For more information, call 1-800-986-4636 or Visit our Web site: www.acatoday.com American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.com

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