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Scope Modernization Legislation Makes Significant Progress in Albany
New York’s chiropractic scope modernization bill made significant progress in 2026, earning unanimous committee support before encountering opposition in the final days of the legislative session.
Legislative Update End of Session 2026
The NYSCA Legislative Committee is providing members with an end-of-session update on current legislative priorities of the Association. Access to this article is limited to current members of the NYSCA.
2026 End of Session Update
The 2026 New York’s 2026 legislative session concluded on Friday, June 5th, with the Assembly adjourning just after 8:00 p.m., with the Senate having adjourned earlier that morning around 1:30 a.m. The legislative session in Albany is normally measured in two phases:…
Bill to Update the New York State Chiropractic Scope of Practice on the Move in Assembly!
As the state legislature enters the homestretch of its 2026 regular session, A4706-C (Assemblymember Clark)/ S5860-C (Senator Gounardes), which updates the chiropractic scope of practice, continues making forward progress. The bill was reported out of the Codes…
Records Retention, Privacy Notices, and Compliance Logs: Strengthening Office Policies
Proper documentation and records management are essential for compliance, patient safety, and efficient office operations. Chiropractic offices must maintain accurate records, provide required privacy notices, and track compliance-related activities to meet both…
Mastering Gait Analysis | NYSCA Member Webinar Series
The New York State Chiropractic Association, in partnership with Northeast College of Health Sciences, is pleased to offer the following live webinar continuing education program for NYSCA members and registrants. Program Details Date: August 12, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM -…
On the Agenda | June 2026
The newest issue of On the Agenda, NYSCA’s official quarterly publication, is now available! This statewide newsletter offers timely updates on NYSCA activities, policy developments, and issues impacting the chiropractic profession in New York. Whether you’re looking…
Virtual Credit Card Law Goes into Effect on June 17
One of NYSCA’s main legislation priorities last year was the virtual credit card bill, which was sponsored by Assemblymember Alex Bores and Senator Jeremy Cooney, A3986-A/S2105-A. What the Law Requires The bill requires that any insurer that uses a credit card,…
Cybersecurity Alert for New York Chiropractors
Federal agencies are warning healthcare providers about a rise in scams targeting licensed professionals. Recent alerts from the DEA, CMS, and the AMA describe scammers pretending to be DEA agents or other government officials. Their goal is often to steal money,…
FY 2026 – 2027 Final State Budget
The New York State budget is negotiated, and final voting is happening now, 56 days after the April 1 budget deadline. This is the latest State budget since 2010. Although the Governor announced there was a general budget agreement on May 7, significant negotiations…
National Chiropractic Health Month 2026 Theme Announced
Arlington, Va. — The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and doctors of chiropractic nationwide will celebrate National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) 2026 this October with the theme “Joint Efforts.” The campaign will focus on the importance of joint health…
NYSCA Enhances Member Savings Through Updated Webinar CE Partnership
The New York State Chiropractic Association is pleased to announce an updated continuing education webinar partnership with Northeast College of Health Sciences Frank J Nicchi School of Continuing Education designed to provide greater value, improved accessibility,…
Verify Your Professional Corporation Status and Avoid Medicare PECOS Issues
The NYSCA Insurance Committee has been made aware of situations in which a chiropractic Professional Corporation (PC) may not be properly registered with the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions as an active business entity. Failure to…
Important Workers’ Compensation / FCS Administrators Update
As previously reported by the NYSCA Insurance Committee (The NIC), FCS Administrators (FCS) has been awarded the contract to become the primary administrator for the Workers’ Compensation Board’s 25A, Uninsured Employer Fund, Defaulted Employers, and Disability Claim…
UnitedHealthcare Announces Prior Authorization Reform Efforts
Last week, UnitedHealthcare announced it would be reducing prior authorization requirements for a variety of services by the end of this year. Unfortunately, there has been a fair amount of misinterpretation regarding UnitedHealthcare’s statement. On May 5, 2026,…