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President’s Report: Progress Takes Many Forms
Reflecting on a challenging legislative session and the work ahead for NYSCA Now that the 2026 legislative session is over, it’s an opportune time to reflect on the first 6 months of the year. I have heard from numerous chiropractors across New York who are feeling…
NYSCA Lobbyist Report: 2026 End of Session Update
New York’s 2026 legislative session concluded on Friday, June 5th, with the Senate adjourning early in the morning and the Assembly adjourning that evening. The legislative session in Albany is normally measured in two phases: budget time, which runs until…
News From The NIC: Recent NYCE PPO denials
Several new issues were identified by NYSCA members over the past month which impacted claims payment under the NYCE PPO Plan. The NYSCA Insurance Committee (The NIC) forwarded these concerns and provided examples to UMR who researched the claim denials. Please log in to NYSCA.com to review these issues and recommendations based upon UMR’s feedback and the experience of our members.
Cybersecurity and Data Protection: Securing Your Chiropractic Practice
In today’s digital healthcare environment, protecting patient data and office systems is critical. Cybersecurity threats, including ransomware, phishing, and data breaches, can disrupt operations and compromise patient privacy. Implementing proactive security measures…
Learn, Grow, and Lead: The NYSCA Practice Mentor Program
Mentorship Opportunities to Strengthen Your Career Every chiropractor’s journey is unique, but no one has to navigate it alone. The NYSCA Practice Mentor Program connects new and experienced practitioners to foster professional growth, confidence, and leadership…
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 Committee Report: 2026 End of Session
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.
Lobbyist Report: 2026 End of Session General 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…