Latest news from American Chiropractic Association on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/pickleball-anyone-avoid-injuries-while-enjoying-this-popular-sport/?sc=rsin /articles/pickleball-anyone-avoid-injuries-while-enjoying-this-popular-sport/?sc=rsin Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:05:52 EST As in sports, when it comes to injuries a good offense is just as important as defense. the American Chiropractic Association offers a few tips to help keep pickleball players on the court and out of their doctor's office. American Chiropractic Association /articles/american-chiropractic-association-elects-new-leadership3/?sc=rsin /articles/american-chiropractic-association-elects-new-leadership3/?sc=rsin Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:05:40 EST ACA installed a new president during its recent annual meeting in Washington, D.C. American Chiropractic Association /articles/american-medical-association-appoints-chiropractor-to-cpt-editorial-panel/?sc=rsin /articles/american-medical-association-appoints-chiropractor-to-cpt-editorial-panel/?sc=rsin Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:05:09 EST Leo Bronston, DC, MAppSc, of Onalaska, Wis., is the first doctor of chiropractic to join the CPT Editorial Panel, which maintains the widely used CPT code set. American Chiropractic Association /articles/chiropractors-appointed-to-national-quality-forum-advisory-positions/?sc=rsin /articles/chiropractors-appointed-to-national-quality-forum-advisory-positions/?sc=rsin Tue, 09 Jan 2024 11:05:32 EST Three ACA members have been appointed to serve on three separate advisory councils of the National Quality Forum (NQF), an affiliate of the Joint Commission. American Chiropractic Association /articles/american-chiropractic-association-joins-national-association-of-community-health-centers/?sc=rsin /articles/american-chiropractic-association-joins-national-association-of-community-health-centers/?sc=rsin Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:05:53 EST ACA joins national group in support of community health centers and increasing patient access to care. American Chiropractic Association /articles/national-chiropractic-health-month-to-raise-awareness-of-non-drug-pain-relief-national-chiropractic-health-month-to-raise-awareness-of-non-drug-pain-relie/?sc=rsin /articles/national-chiropractic-health-month-to-raise-awareness-of-non-drug-pain-relief-national-chiropractic-health-month-to-raise-awareness-of-non-drug-pain-relie/?sc=rsin Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:30:25 EST Doctors of chiropractic nationwide will celebrate National Chiropractic Health Month this October with the theme "Relieve, Restore, Resume," bringing attention to chronic pain and the benefits of non-drug pain management. American Chiropractic Association /articles/house-senate-reintroduce-bill-to-increase-medicare-coverage-of-chiropractic-services/?sc=rsin /articles/house-senate-reintroduce-bill-to-increase-medicare-coverage-of-chiropractic-services/?sc=rsin Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:10:33 EST The Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act (H.R. 1610 / S. 799), introduced March 14, would bring Medicare's coverage of chiropractic into alignment with most other federal programs and private health plans, giving seniors improved coverage of non-drug treatments to alleviate pain and improve function. American Chiropractic Association /articles/american-chiropractic-association-elects-new-leadership2/?sc=rsin /articles/american-chiropractic-association-elects-new-leadership2/?sc=rsin Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:00:39 EST The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) installed new leadership during its annual meeting last week in Washington, D.C. American Chiropractic Association /articles/american-chiropractic-association-presents-2023-annual-awards-american-chiropractic-association-presents-2023-annual-awards-american-chiropractic-association-presents-2023-annual-awards/?sc=rsin /articles/american-chiropractic-association-presents-2023-annual-awards-american-chiropractic-association-presents-2023-annual-awards-american-chiropractic-association-presents-2023-annual-awards/?sc=rsin Tue, 31 Jan 2023 10:05:18 EST ACA's Annual Awards recognize chiropractors and other individuals for their exceptional service, achievement and/or leadership within the chiropractic profession. American Chiropractic Association /articles/october-is-national-chiropractic-health-month/?sc=rsin /articles/october-is-national-chiropractic-health-month/?sc=rsin Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:20:12 EST NCHM is a nationwide observance held each October. The event raises public awareness of the benefits of chiropractic care and its natural, whole-person, patient-centered and drug-free approach to health and wellness. American Chiropractic Association /articles/american-chiropractic-association-endorses-volvo-cars-automotive-seating/?sc=rsin /articles/american-chiropractic-association-endorses-volvo-cars-automotive-seating/?sc=rsin Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:20:20 EST ACA has endorsed Volvo Cars automotive seating following an independent evaluation. American Chiropractic Association /articles/american-chiropractic-association-endorses-brooklyn-bedding-and-helix-sleep-mattresses/?sc=rsin /articles/american-chiropractic-association-endorses-brooklyn-bedding-and-helix-sleep-mattresses/?sc=rsin Wed, 10 Aug 2022 11:05:00 EST ACA has endorsed several mattresses from Brooklyn Bedding and Helix Sleep, sister brands that build mattresses on demand and in a variety of comfort levels at their Phoenix, Ariz. manufacturing facility. American Chiropractic Association /articles/senate-introduces-bill-to-provide-full-chiropractic-coverage-in-medicare/?sc=rsin /articles/senate-introduces-bill-to-provide-full-chiropractic-coverage-in-medicare/?sc=rsin Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:05:50 EST The U.S. Senate has introduced a bill, S. 4042, to modernize Medicare coverage and better meet the needs of today's seniors by increasing access to services provided by doctors of chiropractic. American Chiropractic Association /articles/american-chiropractic-association-elects-leaders/?sc=rsin /articles/american-chiropractic-association-elects-leaders/?sc=rsin Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:05:32 EST The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has elected its leadership team for the 2022-2023 term. Michele Maiers, DC, MPH, PhD, of Minneapolis, Minn., was re-elected association president. American Chiropractic Association /articles/resolve-to-get-moving-in-2022-here-s-how/?sc=rsin /articles/resolve-to-get-moving-in-2022-here-s-how/?sc=rsin Tue, 04 Jan 2022 11:05:52 EST Is getting healthier and more active one of your New Year's resolutions? The American Chiropractic Association shares simple strategies that can help you make the transition from a body at rest to a body in motion. American Chiropractic Association /articles/keep-moving-this-october-during-national-chiropractic-health-month/?sc=rsin /articles/keep-moving-this-october-during-national-chiropractic-health-month/?sc=rsin Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:50:57 EST The American Chiropractic Association and doctors of chiropractic nationwide are promoting the benefits of movement and physical activity during National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) 2021 this October. American Chiropractic Association /articles/back-to-school-choose-the-right-backpack-to-avoid-pain/?sc=rsin /articles/back-to-school-choose-the-right-backpack-to-avoid-pain/?sc=rsin Tue, 17 Aug 2021 14:30:30 EST As students return to school this fall--many in person for the first time in more than a year--choosing the right backpack and wearing it properly can help to alleviate pain. Studies have shown that backpacks exceeding 10% of a child's body weight may cause not only back pain but also forward-head posture. American Chiropractic Association /articles/house-reintroduces-bill-to-modernize-medicare-s-chiropractic-coverage2/?sc=rsin /articles/house-reintroduces-bill-to-modernize-medicare-s-chiropractic-coverage2/?sc=rsin Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:10:51 EST The Chiropractic Coverage Modernization Act (H.R. 2654), introduced April 19 in the U.S. House of Representatives, would increase Medicare coverage of services provided by doctors of chiropractic within the full extent of their state licensure, enabling chiropractic patients to conveniently and safely access needed care. American Chiropractic Association /articles/house-reintroduces-bill-to-modernize-medicare-s-chiropractic-coverage/?sc=rsin /articles/house-reintroduces-bill-to-modernize-medicare-s-chiropractic-coverage/?sc=rsin Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:10:51 EST The Chiropractic Coverage Modernization Act (H.R. 2654), introduced April 19 in the U.S. House of Representatives, would increase Medicare coverage of services provided by doctors of chiropractic within the full extent of their state licensure, enabling chiropractic patients to conveniently and safely access needed care. American Chiropractic Association /articles/american-chiropractic-association-elects-new-leadership/?sc=rsin /articles/american-chiropractic-association-elects-new-leadership/?sc=rsin Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:05:12 EST The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) installed a new leadership team on Feb. 5 during its annual meeting. Michele Maiers, DC, MPH, PHD, of Minneapolis, Minn., is the first woman elected as ACA president in the association's 58-year history. American Chiropractic Association