The American Chiropractic Foundation (ACF) is pleased to announce that it has been accepted by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB) as a Provider of Approved Continuing Education credits (PACE). This certification allows ACF to promote quality, scientifically sound continuing education that helps DCs remain current in their educational obligations.

TCA District 5 asks the question: "Have you ever wanted to get more involved and give back to your colleagues and the Chiropractic Profession? Now is your chance! We are looking for hardworking and passionate DCs to join the TCA District 5 Leadership!"

"This is your chance to be a part of the BIGGEST development of Chiropractic in Texas! Help us make history and preserve our practices for future generations. 2012 is about improving and redefining how Texans understand Chiropractic.

TCA District 5 will have an official vote on February 21st, 2012 at the Quarterly Meeting.

Find more information about TCA District 5's elections in this article.

Did you know that the man in charge of the entire U.S. Olympic training facility and program is a Doctor of Chiropractic?

He is, and Dr Bill Moreau is coming to the TCA District 5 meeting on February 21, 2012.

ACA member Dr. Steven Shoshany, will make his second appearance on The Dr. Oz Show on Wednesday, Feb. 8.

ACA member Dr. Rob DeStefano, team DC for the NY Giants, will be on the field in Indianapolis treating players during the big game.

ACA needs your help!  Over the course of the past several years, ACA has been examining the practices of chiropractic networks. Recently, concerns about these networks has increased dramatically to the point of additional investigative efforts being put forth by ACA.

In order to effectively capture the voice of DCs regarding these issues, a questionnaire has been developed to give both members and non-members the opportunity to share their experiences about chiropractic networks. Responding to this questionnaire will help ACA understand the effects these networks have on profession, and will also help the association better position itself for future efforts.

Dr. Jack Christie has been elected new City of Houston Council Member At-Large.

The American Chiropractic Association reports that without question, U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch from Utah is one of the chiropractic profession’s most enthusiastic and influential supporters in the United States Senate and the entire Congress.

Make your PERSONAL check out to Hatch Election Committee, and send the check to:

American Chiropractic Association
c/o ACA-PAC
1701 Clarendon Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22209

At the 95th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association (APHA), Douglas Cater, special assistant to the president of the United States, presented a paper titled “Comprehensive Health Planning.”

Active practicing chiropractic physicians were, in some parts of the country, appointed to Comprehensive Health Planning Councils and their principal concern was that chiropractic physicians must, at all costs, be categorized as “primary care providers,” because under comprehensive health care planning, all patients were to access health care through the primary care physician who would refer, when necessary, to a “secondary provider” (also known as a specialist), and when more urgent care was necessary, the patient would be referred to a “tertiary provider,” a specialist who worked in the hospital setting.

Learn more about the "comprehensive health planning councils in this article.