April 2004

WCA joins ACA, ICA in support of direct access

The World Chiropractic Alliance (WCA) has joined the American Chiropractic Association and the International Chiropractors Association in support a bill introduced by California representative Bob Filner which would provide veterans with direct access to doctors of chiropractic.

The bill (HR 4051, "Better Access to Chiropractors to Keep Our Veterans Healthy Act) directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit eligible veterans to receive care "on a direct access basis at the election of the eligible veteran," and specifies that "The Secretary shall not discriminate among licensed health-care providers in the determination of needed services." The bill also includes preventative health services among the services to be provided by chiropractors.

In a letter to Rep. Filner, Dr. Terry Rondberg, president of the WCA, stated, "This bill would provide an important benefit to American veterans, who deserve the best possible care and the freedom to choose which type of health care they receive." He pledged the support of the WCA in finding co-sponsors for the bill and helping to ensure its passage through Congress.

The Federation of Straight Chiropractors and Organizations, a member of the Chiropractic Coalition with the WCA and ICA, favored the bill as well.

Source: World Chiropractic Alliance, www.worldchiropracticalliance.org

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