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Discover the latest updates and developments in chiropractic across the globe. Learn about legislative changes, regulatory frameworks, and advancements in chiropractic practice. Thank you to our conference supporters for making this event possible.
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The Netherlands Chiropractors almost lost the right to use upper cervical manipulation
The Philippines A draft Chiropractic Act is proceeding through the legislative process
Germany No legislation regulates chiropractic but GCA members sued the State challenging the need for examinations – this resulted in historic judgment issuing license
Switzerland Chiropractors are now allowed to prescribe muscle relaxants, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, and vitamin supplements
Bahrain The chiropractic profession obtained legal recognition
Belgium A 1999 law established the framework for regulation; Osteopathy was regulated in January 2013, Chiropractic is next in line
Chile 75 chiropractors will graduate from UCentralethis year; The program is to be discontinued after this graduating class
Saipan Chiropractors are regulated
Great Britain General Chiropractic Council urges creation of a single legal framework for regulation; 277 clauses, including right to fair and timely hearing
Arkansas 2015 will be the 100th Anniversary of the Board!
Arkansas Passed Act - to register and regulate procurers for patient solicitation
California Effective 6/2013: 24 hours of CE Annually 2 hrs Ethics & Law; 4 hrs in any combo: History Taking and Physical Examination Procedures Chiropractic Adjustive or Manipulation Techniques Proper and Ethical Billing and Coding Can take up to 12 hrsvia distance learning Can get 4 hrscredit for attending a board mtg
District of Columbia The board implemented new criminal background check requirements
Florida Cracking down on fake documents (supposedly from the Dept of Health) asking for sensitive patient information
Georgia Chiropractors may not provide animal care under the chiropractic license, but may work under a veterinarian’s license as an assistant
Hawaii Allows for restoration of expired, forfeited, or delinquent licenses for military under certain conditions
Illinois Adding fingerprint processing
Indiana Discussing dry needling
Indiana Considering credit for military service training and experience
Indiana Military spouses are offered new alternative route to licensure
Iowa Licensees can apply for initial and renewal licenses on line
Iowa It is illegal for chiropractors to treat animals
Kansas A large number of practice guidance statements are available on the board website
Kentucky Requires registration and photos of facilities and signage
Kentucky The Board recognized decompression as a form of traction
Maine No more paper reminders to renew licenses
Maryland Adopted sweeping new updates to their regulations January 6
Maryland Accepted PACE for pre-approved CEU providers
Maryland Accepts NBCE recommended passing scores on all NBCE exams
Maryland Dropped 270 PT hour requirement, provided that candidate passes NBCE PT exam
Massachusetts Issues a press release to announce enforcement actions
Massachusetts Beginning the process of updating regulations that were last updated in 2005
Minnesota Excellent body of advice to licensees includes - Fee splitting Prepayment plans Standards of care Felony criminal sexual conduct convictions Runners & Cappers Decompression therapy Clinic ownership
Minnesota Seeking comments on Independent examiners, CE for long term practitioners
Mississippi Veterinary CE hours cannot be used for Chiropractic CE
Missouri Broadcasts board meetings live on the internet
Missouri Show-Me Response - Registry of Volunteer Healthcare Professionals Register licensing and credential information to be ready in case of disaster
Nebraska Has a voluntary jurisprudence exam, open book
Nebraska Can reapply for reinstatement two years after a revocation
Nebraska 36 hours of CE every two years -Includes 8 mandatory hours
Nevada Offers a “Guide to Ethical and Legal Advertising”
Nevada Has a Recordkeeping Compliance Checklist
New Mexico Working to develop rules to adopt NM military legislation
New York The NY Board (Advisory) recently affirmed that performing motor carrier physicals is within the chiropractic scope and conforms with NY State Department of Transportation law
New York Maintains a list of 8 practice alerts to give guidance to registrants
North Carolina Proposing rules changes to regulate chiropractic assistants