September 2005

ICA calls on state licensing boards to help DCs

The International Chiropractors Association (ICA) has called on all U.S. state chiropractic licensing boards to assist DCs whose practices have been wiped out by the Hurricane Katrina disaster. So far two states, Virginia and Colorado, have responded to the call.

Because many DCs must relocate from storm-devastated areas, they must obtain temporary licenses in order to re-establish their professional activities in new locations.

In letters to licensing and regulatory boards, ICA President John K. Maltby requested that state boards initiate a program of temporary reciprocity for a one year period to allow displaced doctors of chiropractic to work as associates in facilities in other states.

Virginia Governor Mark Warner responded by including a provision in an executive order that directs all possible assistance from his state for hurricane victims. That provision authorizes health regulatory boards to issue licenses, registrations, and certifications to practice in Virginia and to defer the payment of licensing fees.

The Colorado Board of Chiropractic Examiners has also published an announcement of help to victims of Hurricane Katrina, stating: “We will provide a streamlined application process for those interested in relocating or working in Colorado within any of the professions or occupations licensed by our Division.” More information is available at the Colorado Board’s Web site at www.dora.state.co.us/chiropractic.

Maltby thanked the two state boards, saying, “I want to express ICA’s deep gratitude for the efforts of the Colorado Board of Chiropractic Examiners and Virginia Governor Warner. Their leadership and unhesitating response to such an obvious need are shining examples we hope all states will follow in this crisis.”

Source: International Chiropractic Association, www.chiropractic.org

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