Members Only - New York State Chiropractic Association

Modified Crossbow Permit and Physical Disability

by Staff Writer | Mar 20, 2023 | Members Only, Q&A

A member recounts, and then asks. . . I have a question regarding the ability for a D.C. to sign off on a disability for NY DEC new rules regarding inclusion of crossbows for archery season. I’ve had several patients that would qualify, [but] I...

Dry Needling and Chiropractic in New York State

by Staff Writer | Mar 20, 2023 | Members Only, Q&A, Scope of Practice

Q: May chiropractors who have been trained in dry needling, perform dry needling on patients in New York state? A member poses, and then asks. . . I have a question about dry needling. What is the current position regarding scope of practice? I am in the process...

Legislative Update – February 2023

by Harter Secrest & Emery | Feb 27, 2023 | Legislative Updates, Members Only

The 2023 legislative session began on January 9, 2023, and the legislative committee has been hard at work on the legislative priorities for NYSCA. As a reminder, all legislation in New York operates on a two-year cycle. At the end of the two-years, all bills must be...

2023 NYSCA Insurance Updates: Key Changes for Chiropractors Across New York

by Insurance Committee | Feb 17, 2023 | Aetna, CDPHP, Commercial Insurance, Insurance Updates, Members Only, MVP, Oscar

Insurance Updates Effective January 1, 2023 2023 brings forth continued positive changes for doctors of chiropractic practicing in New York. Across the state certain health plans have increased fee schedules and enhanced coverage. In addition, a few third-party...

Clarifications Regarding the Scope Modernization Bill

by Legislative Committee | Feb 9, 2023 | Legislative Updates, Members Only

Recently, the New York Chiropractic Council (the Council) released a video regarding the Scope Modernization Bill. As a result of this video, we felt that some clarification is in order. History of the Bill For a bit of history, the Scope Modernization bill was...

VBA Stroke and Chiropractic Care

by Clinical Practice and Research Committee | Nov 17, 2022 | Chiropractic in the News, Members Only, Vascular Health & Research

You may have read articles or reports that implied that a spinal adjustment may increase the risk for developing a vertebrobasilar (VBA) stroke. The fact is there is no reliable medical or chiropractic evidence demonstrating that cervical manipulation is a cause of...