Texas Journal of Chiropractic

TCC and Lone Star College System (LSCS) entered into an articulation agreement an effort to allow students to complete the prerequisite hours for admission to TCC, the agreement between the two colleges aims to create a seamless transition for LSCS students and graduates seeking a Bachelor of Science degree while at the same time pursuing a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. The agreement takes immediate effect and currently enrolled LSCS students are eligible.

Workers' Compensation Seminar March 15 in Lewisville

Published 03/06/2010 - 6:00 a.m. CST

A Basic Workers’ Compensation for Medical Office Staff on Monday, March 15, 2010, seminar is to be presented by the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (TDI-DWC).

The seminar will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Lewisville, 785 SH 121 Bypass in Lewisville.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $100 per person.

Featured Columnists

What You Say Can and May be Used Against You

03/05/2010 - 9:59 a.m. CST Chris G. Dalrymple D.C., F.I.C.C.

I recently came across a posting on the internet which illustrates clearly the need for our professional associations to watchdog our regulatory agencies and those who would presume to be "authorities" for our profession.
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Bullies; What are they Protecting?

02/11/2010 - 5:14 a.m. CST Chris G. Dalrymple D.C., F.I.C.C.

The political medical associations have started shoving us, and other "allied health care providers", around again. While claiming the high ground of moral superiority, AND at the same time having the chutzpah to claim that they are "team players", these "bullies" are AGAIN starting to wage a "turf war" in order to restrict the estates of others while enlarging their own. It's time to shove the bullies back!

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This Week at the TCA

02/05/2010 - 9:00 a.m. CST Kevin Kanz D.C., F.I.C.C.

Recently I provided a President's message which clarified the TCA's participation in the TMA v. TBCE lawsuit. This posting shares the answers to another letter and lets you know very clearly what the TCA is doing currently.
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What You Say Can and May be Used Against You

Published 03/05/2010 - 9:59 a.m. CST

ACA Endorses La-Z-Boy

Published 03/04/2010 - 6:08 a.m. CST

La-Z-Boy has signed an endorsement deal with the American Chiropractic Association covering the La-Z-Boy line of reclining furniture.

Feds Now Delay Medicare Cuts until END of March

Published 03/03/2010 - 12:39 p.m. CST

Late Tuesday night, the President signed into law a bill that delays until March 31, 2010 the 21% Medicare fee cuts that were scheduled to take effect in 2010. Further Congressional action will be necessary to stop the implemenation of these cuts for the remainder of the year.

TBCE Proposes Rules Changes

Published 03/02/2010 - 11:59 a.m. CST

The Texas Register reports that the TBCE is proposing the following rules changes...