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First Chiropractor President Funny Fridays
This is the start of Funny Friday on CECruncher.com, every Friday we are going to take a lighter look at the Chiropractic Profession. Kick back, have fun, and don’t forget to laugh. To start, we offer a mock up magazine cover that is a component of the Daily Intel portion of the New Yorker. In response to the recent Newsweek’s cover of the “First Gay President” and other publications and pundits attributes as the “First Jewish, Female, Hispanic and Asian-America President”, the Daily Intel added a little humor to the discussion. * Not a political discussion, just an attempt to demonstrate Chiropractic’s impact on culture. Humorous responses are welcome, but not partisan banter.
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Is Your Office Violating the Americans with Disabilities Act?
A press release from the department of Justice on Friday May11th announced the settlement of a claim against a chiropractic clinic that had violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by refusing to treat someone with HIV. A patient presented to Knoxville Chiropractic Clinic North in Knoxville Tennessee for treatment following a car accident. At the initial evaluation the chiropractor recommended 24 subsequent visits to treat his injuries. The receptionist informed the patient on his third visit that the doctor would not see him because they could not treat people “like him.” The patient filed a complaint and the United States determined that Knoxville Chiropractic Centers had violated the ADA by having a blanket policy of refusing treatment to HIV positive patients. The Knoxville Chiropractic Centers settlement agreement with the Department of Justice requires them to develop and implement a non-discrimination policy, train staff on the requirements of the ADA and to pay $10,000 as a civil penalty. According to the DOJ website the ADA requires public accommodations, like doctors’ offices, medical clinics, hospitals and other health care providers, to provide individuals with disabilities, including people with HIV, equal access to goods, services, privileges, accommodations, facilities, advantages and accommodations. Thomas E. Perez, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division is quoted in the press release, ”The Civil Rights Division takes discrimination based on unfounded fears and stereotypes about HIV very seriously. It is critical that people with disabilities, including HIV, not be denied equal access to goods and services, especially to health care services. “ Discrimination whether it is based on ignorance or prejudice is against Federal Law. All Chiropractors should use universal precautions when treating every patient. HIV and AIDS education has been taught at all of the Chiropractic Colleges and Universities in the United States and Canada for over 3 decades. Many states including Florida, Kentucky, Washington and California require at least one continuing education class on the topic. However HIV or AIDS Chiropractic Continuing Education classes are not required in Tennessee, also The Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners denied the only 2 HIV/ AIDS classes submitted for Chiropractic Continuing Education approval in 2012. Information about Americans with Disabilities Act and HIV can be found on the Department of Justice at www.ada.gov/aids. ADA complaints may be filed by email to ada.complaint@usdoj.gov. Information on HIV and AIDS www.aidsinfo.nih.gov
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Paralyzed Former Chiropractor Claire Loomis Finishes London Marathon
Claire Lomas, 32, finished the London Marathon; it only took her 16 days. She accomplished it with a pair of Robotic Legs that enabled her to walk, amazing considering she was paralyzed in a horse riding event in 2007. Just 2 years into practice as a Chiropractor Claire Loomis was competing at Osberton Horse Trials when she collided with a tree in a freak accident. She suffered a spinal cord injury at T4, along with cervical and rib fractures, a punctured lung, and pneumonia. She also had to have a tracheotomy and was in intensive care for 10 days. Her determination to recover started quickly; she was released in the shortest amount of time for anyone with her type of injury from that hospital. Left paralyzed, she has been determined to continue an active life. On her blog she chronicles her recovery and new athletic challenges from skiing, horseback riding, to getting married and having a baby. Claire displays her determination despite her injuries. The site also talks about her numerous fundraising endeavors for Spinal Research. For the London Marathon she raised $130,000. Finishing the marathon was made possible by the $70,000 ReWalk suit designed by Argo Medical Technologies. The suit consists of a rigid jointed exoskeleton with bionic lower limbs that are strapped on. She holds on to a pair of crutches with an activation button and motion sensors that detects her movement and balance. A computer activates the motors that propel robotic legs forward. Strapped to her back is a 4 pound battery that powers the device. It allows her not only to stand and walk, but also climb stairs. See it in action on BBC. When talking about the race Claire said to the BBC "It's a moment I am going to treasure for the rest of my life." She was followed by a group of family and friends for most of the race. AT the end hundreds gathered to cheer her on. She commented, “The last half a mile or so was pretty easy to walk because I had everyone just pushing me forward.” Want more information, Check out Get Claire Walking.
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Chiropractors Running for Elected Office
The US Congress contains 19 medical doctors, 3 Senators and 16 members in the House. Unfortunately not one chiropractor has made it to congress yet. Perry Haney DC MD of Colorado started a bid for the 6th Congressional District, but left before the primary due to possible election violations. This is the closest CE Cruncher will come to a political discussion. We decided to highlight Chiropractors running for state and local office. We need are voices to be heard far and wide. So give a few bucks and get the word out about your local Chiropractor runnng for office. Please feel free to send us other Chiropractic candidates to add to the list. Dr. H. Christian Gunderson California State Assembly District 10 Dr. Geoff Masci Jefferson County Commissioner District 1 Washington Dr. Dorie Herndon Brigantine City Council Ward 1 New Jersey Dr. Art Argenio, Florida House – District 84 Dr. Gary M. Washington, Coroner Allen County Indiana Dr. Kip Smith US House Wisconsin – Just Dropped out Dr. Alfonso Manforti Jr Toms River City Council New Jersey Dr. Roger Bentley Delta County Commissioner District 3 Colorado
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FL PIP billed signed, Chiropractors Under Attack
I want to state that I am not a journalist, but a Chiropractor, and that this story embodies my fury and frustration. I try to offer a neutral opinion on this website and leave out the editorials however, today is the exception. Chiropractic is under attack in Florida, California, Texas, Great Britain, and Australia to name just a few. We need now more than ever, as a profession, to put our philosophy aside and work together before we are legislated out of existence. The Governor of Florida, Rick Scott (R), signed a bill into law today that singles out Chiropractic when treating auto accident patients in the state. Florida HB 119 passed 3 months ago amidst secrecy, arm twisting and at the behest of the Speaker of the House and the Governor. Bills were proposed in the House and Senate, but the final agreement undermined Chiropractors and eliminated Acupuncture along with Massage under the ruse of fighting fraud. Personal Injury Protection in Florida started in the 70’s to avoid every fender-bender from turning into a full-blown legal battle. It provides $10,000 worth of benefits covering lost wages and medical expenses, regardless of fault in an auto accident. Every six years the bill comes up for reauthorization. At the last renewal in 2007 current state Senator and former Speaker of the House Marco Rubio (R), installed fee caps and provisions only allowing hospitals and doctor-owned facilities to provide care. This year the Governor has been on a bandwagon preaching about fighting fraud. Although very little was written into the current bill to fight fraud besides stiffer penalties if a Physician is convicted of fraud. Two days before HB 119 passed the legislature Florida United Auto donated $100,000 to a political committee affiliated with Scott. You can ask any Chiropractor in south Florida about United Auto and their answer usually starts with a chuckle then they will let you know how much they are owed by the company. Getting a PIP check from them is like landing an 8 ft marlin, extremely rare. I have seen a few adorned on the walls of Miami and Ft. Lauderdale Chiropractors, much like a prized catch. The law has many problems, but my biggest concern is the blatant discrimination of Chiropractors. It stems from a provision allowing only the full $10,000 of benefits if the patient has an emergency medical condition attested to by an MD, DO, PA or ARNP. Chiropractors and the preceding providers can receive reimbursement up to $2,500 for care for non-emergency conditions. The bill also states medical benefits do not include Massage or Acupuncture regardless of the person, entity, or licensee providing these services. To actively legislate that Chiropractors are not qualified to determine if a medical condition is an emergency indicates the Florda state government has no idea of the education and training Chiropractors have to have in order to be licensed. Any doctor in practice for a few years has had the unfortunate task of referring patients to emergency facilities for care. It also paints a vivid picture of the legislature’s lack of understanding of what injuries occur in an accident and the long term results if not treated. I wish this was the only case of political attacks, but sadly it is not. California has a current bill SB 352 limiting Chiropractors from using lasers to treat allergies. This bill arose from the mind of one legislator, Senate leader Bob Huff (R), not happy with an aide’s kid going to a Chiropractor for allergy treatment. No complaints were filed with the Chiropractic board or any other state office. California Board of Chiropractic Examiners passed a regulation labeling claims that laser therapy can cure allergies as false or misleading in an attempt to thwart the much more restrictive bill. The measure passed the Senate and is pending in the California Assembly. Texas Chiropractors last month had a partial win from the state Appellate Court. The legal battle pitted the Texas Medical Association and the Texas Medical Board against the Texas Chiropractic Association and the Texas Board of Chiropractic over scope of practice. Texas DCs maintained their ability to diagnosis but are banned from performing manipulations under anesthesia and needle EMGs. As Chiropractic is spreading around the world faster than ever, international attacks on the profession are getting louder. The British Chiropractic Association has fallen under a public assault in the media after losing a libel suit against a journalist. Australia’s newest chiropractic university program has public faced flack from a group of professors. My request to Chiropractors and our supporters, stand up for what you believe. Let your elected officials know that we vote and contribute. Support your local national and state Chiropractic Organizations that are making a difference. We cannot do this alone, make more allies. Tell patients, loved ones, and people that you do business with that our well-being is maintaining their well-being. Come back to this post and share your comments with us. Perhaps we can help each other come up with creative and successful ways of letting government know how important Chiropractic is! House Bill Drafting Services Bill 12.00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 I want to state that I am not a journalist, but a chiropractor, and that this story embodies my furry and frustration. I try to offer a neutral opinion on this website and leave out the editorials, today is the exception. Chiropractic is under attack in Florida, California, Texas, Great Britain, and Australia to name just a few. As a profession now more than ever we have to put our philosophy aside and work together before we are legislated out of existence. The Governor of Florida, Rick Scott, signed a bill into law today that singles out chiropractic when treating auto accident patients in the state. HB 119 passed 3 months ago amidst secrecy, arm twisting and at the behest of the speaker of the house and the governor. Bills were proposed in the house and senate, but the final agreement undermined chiropractors and eliminated acupuncture along with massage under the ruse of fighting fraud. Personal Injury Protection in Florida started inthe70’s to avoid every fender bender from turning into a full blown legal battle. It provides $10,000 worth of benefits covering lost wages and medical expenses, regardless of fault in an auto accident. Every six years it comes up for renewal. At the last renewal in 2007 current state senator and former speaker of the house Marco Rubio, installed fee caps and provisions only allowing hospitals and doctor owned facilities can provide care. This year the governor has been on a bandwagon preaching about fighting fraud. Although very little was written into the current bill to fight fraud besides stiffer penalties if a physician is convicted of fraud. Two days before HB 119 http://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2012/0119/BillText/er/PDF passed the legislature Florida United Auto donated $100,000 to a political committee affiliated with Scott. You can ask any chiropractor in south Florida about United Auto and their answer usually starts with a chuckle then they will let you know how much they are owed by the company. Getting a pip check from them is like landing an 8 ft marlin, extremely rare. I have seen a few adorned on the walls of Miami and Ft. Lauderdale Chiropractors, much like a prized catch. The law has many problems, but my biggest concern is the blatant discrimination of chiropractors. It stems from a provision only allows for the full $10,000 of benefits if the patient has an emergency medical condition attested to by a MD, DO, PA or ARNP. Chiropractors and the preceding providers can receive reimbursement up to $2,500 for care for non emergency conditions. The bill also states medical benefits do not include massage or acupuncture regardless of the person, entity, or licensee providing massage or acupuncture. To actively legislate that Chiropractors are not qualified to determine if a medical condition is an emergency or not is ludicrous. Any doctor in practice for a few years has had the unfortunate task of referring patients to emergency facilities for care. It also paints a vivid picture of the legislature’s lack of understanding of what injuries occur in an accident and the long term results if not treated. I wish this was the only case of political attacks, but sadly it is not. California has a current bill SB 352 limiting chiropractors from using lasers to treat allergies. This bill arose from the mind of one legislator, Republican Senate leader Bob Huff, not happy with an aides’s kid going to a Chiropractor for allergy treatment. No complaints were filled with the Chiropractic board or any other state office. California's Board of Chiropractic Examiners passed a regulation labeling claims that laser therapy can cure allergies as false or misleading, in an attempt to thwart the much more restrictive bill. The measure passed the Senate and is pending in the California Assembly. Texas Chiropractors last month had a partial win from the state appellate court. The legal battle pitted the Texas Medical Association and the Texas Medical Board against the Texas chiropractic association and the Texas Board of Chiropractic over scope of practice. Texas DCs maintained their ability to diagnosis but are banned from performing manipulations under anesthesia and needle EMGs. As chiropractic is spreading around the world faster than ever, international attacks on the profession are getting louder. Britain has fallen under a public assault in the media after losing a libel suit against a journalist. Australia’s newest university program has public faced flack from a group of professors. My request to Chiropractors and our supporters, stand up for what you believe. Let your elected officials know that we vote and contribute. Support your local state and national organizations that are making a difference. We cannot do this alone, make more allies. Tell patients, loved ones, and people that you do businesses with that are well being is maintaining their well being. barred from performing manipulations under anesthesia and an invasive diagnostic test known as needle electromyography, or needle EMG
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Welcome to CE Cruncher, the premier search engine to help Chiropractors find Chiropractic Continuing Ed opportunities, Chiropractic news and information.
We've made it possible for Continuing Education Providers to list their classes and seminars in a succinct manner to help Chiropractors quickly find and sign up for the CEs they need in exactly the subjects they need wherever they want to take them.
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Here you will find a complete listing of all of the Chiropractic Colleges in the United States and Canada. If you're considering Chiropractic School, find the right school for you.
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Win / Fail
Check back often to find some funny "cracks" and other Chiro humor. "I love all my patients that come to see me. Some when they come; some when they go." Author unknown.
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