Kansas State Board of Healing Arts Report
Chiropractic Board Members: Jerry DeGrado, DC, Steven Gould, DC, DACBR, and Mark S Balderston, DC, FPSC
Mission Statement: Safeguard the public through licensure, education and discipline of those who practice the healing arts in Kansas.”
Agency Philosophy: Safeguarding the public is the Board’s primary responsibility. The Board and its staff approach their responsibilities in a balanced and efficient manner so regulation can be performed aggressively, but fairly for the benefit of
65-2871. Persons deemed engaged to practice chiropractic. For the purpose of this act the following persons shall be deemed to be engaged in the practice of chiropractic: (a) Persons who examine, analyze and diagnose the human living body, and its diseases by the use of any physical, thermal or manual method and use the X-ray diagnosis and analysis taught in any accredited chiropractic school or college and (b) persons who adjust any misplaced tissue of any kind or nature, manipulate or treat the human body by manual, mechanical, electrical or natural methods or by the use of physical means, physiotherapy (including light, heat, water or exercise), or by the use of foods, food concentrates, or food extract, or who apply first aid and hygiene, but chiropractors are expressly prohibited from prescribing or administering to any person medicine or drugs in materia medica, or from performing any surgery, as hereinabove stated, or from practicing obstetrics.
KSBHA Executive Director, Susan Gile
Board Members
Sherri Wattenbarger, J.D. Abebe Abebe, M.D.
President Vice President
Public Member Shawnee
Overland Park
Hana Albrecht, D.O. Mark Balderston, D.C.
Lawrence Shawnee
Molly Black, M.D. Richard Bradbury, D.P.M.
Shawnee Salina
R. Jerry DeGrado, D.C. Tom Estep, M.D.
Wichita Wichita
Steven J.Gould, D.C. David Jordan
Cheny Public Member
Lawrence
Stephanie Kuhlmann, D.O. Vernon Mills, M.D.
Wichita Leavenworth
Monica Murnan Stephanie Suber, D.O.
Public Member Lawrence
Pittsburg
Donna Sweet, M.D.
Wichita
June 12, 2026 Board Meeting Notes
Today was the last board meeting for Dr. Steven Gould. Dr. Gould has served on the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts for 12 years. He has served on many committees and served as president during COVID. He has been a very valuable member and well respected by all the board members and staff. He will be missed. Thank you, Dr. Gould.
Dr. Tobi Jeurink, DC, DABCI, FICPA from Gardner, will fill the vacancy left by Dr. Gould. We are excited to have her join the board for her first meeting in August.
Rural Healthcare Transformation Program/Nutrition Continuing Education
The Rural Healthcare Transformation Program (RHTP) is a federal program providing grants to states to improve access to healthcare in rural areas. Kansas was awarded a 200 million grant to improve healthcare in rural counties in Kansas. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is the lead agency for this initiative, and they have contracted with KU Care Collaborative to manage and carry out the requirements of the RHTP. Robert Moser, MD from the Care Collaborative spoke to the board about the requirement contained in the Kansas proposal stating that Kansas would implement a requirement for physicians to complete continuing medical education in nutrition.
Licensing Statistic
Total Licensees: 38,556 (16 different health care professions)
Total Chiropractic Licensees
Active 1249
Exempt 68
Federal Active 11
Inactive 88
Total DC Apps Received from 01/1/26 to 05/26/26
22
Total DC Licensees Issued from 01/1/26 to 03/24/26
34
Welcome New DC Licensees from 3/25/2026 to 5/26/26
Harold Crites, DC David Nguyen, DC
Samantha George, DC Adam Wilkerson, DC
Kyle Overby, DC
Continuing Education Requirements for DCs in Kansas
The state of Kansas requires 50 hours of continuing education each year for license renewal by Doctors of Chiropractic.
At least 20 hours must be in Category I, 1 hour must be in Category III, and the remaining credits in Category II. Full descriptions of Category I, Category III and Category II continuing education can be found in the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts Statutes and Regulations Practice Handbook on the KSBHA website.
The relevant rules are in Article 15. – License Renewal; Continuing Education
Category III requirements are new for the 2022 License Renewal year.
For questions or additional information on Kansas Continuing Education Requirements, contact the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts at 785-296-7413.
Upcoming Board Meetings
August 14, 2026
October 9, 2026
December 10,11, 2026
For questions regarding licensing, compliance, or regulatory matters contact the Board at 785-296-7413. Website: ksbha.ks.gov
Mark S Balderston, DC, FPSC June 12, 2026
KCA Connect Is Now Available
The Kansas Chiropractic Association has launched KCA Connect, a free mobile app that gives KCA members direct access to association news, events, legislative updates, and member resources from their phones.
What’s in the app
KCA Connect brings together the information members use most — in one place, updated automatically from the KCA website.
- News — the latest posts from kansaschiro.com, including member-only content
- Events — upcoming conventions, CE seminars, and webinars with dates, pricing, and registration links
- Governmental Affairs — legislative updates, KSBHA actions, and action alerts when member voices are needed at the Statehouse
- Strategic Plan — KCA’s current mission, vision, values, and goals
- KCA Leadership — the full Board of Directors with direct contact information
- On Demand CE — access to the KCA on-demand course catalog
Turn on notifications
When you install the app, please enable push notifications. KCA will use them to reach you when it matters most — legislative action alerts when chiropractors need to contact their legislators, event announcements, registration deadlines, and other time-sensitive updates from the association.
If you miss the prompt when you first open the app, you can turn notifications on manually: go to your phone’s Settings, find KCA Connect, and enable notifications there.
How to download it
iPhone:
- Open the App Store
- Search for KCA Connect
- Tap Get to install
Android:
- Open the Google Play Store
- Search for KCA Connect
- Tap Install
The app is free and available to anyone. No login is required.
Back in the Office — Rested, Recharged, and Ready to Get Back to Work
After nearly 3,000 miles, more than 50 hours in the car, multiple states, Yellowstone National Park, mountain scenery, wildlife sightings, and plenty of family time, Dr. Oller is officially back in the office and ready to get back to work on behalf of Kansas chiropractors.
The trip through Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, and western Kansas provided an opportunity to step away briefly, recharge, and spend time with family while exploring some of the most incredible landscapes in the country — including Yellowstone, the Black Hills, and the Rocky Mountains.
While the office may have been operating remotely for a few weeks, advocacy work, member communications, and association operations never fully stop. Thank you to everyone for your patience during the trip, and a special thank you to the KCA Executive Committee for helping monitor communications while Dr. Oller was away.
Now it is time to jump back into legislative planning, member services, compliance resources, upcoming continuing education programs, and preparations for the second half of 2026.
There is a lot ahead for Kansas Chiropractic Association — and we are excited to get back to work.
Research Update: Chiropractic Representation in Healthcare Policy Matters
A recent article published in the Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine examined how chiropractors and other complementary and integrative healthcare professionals are represented on healthcare technology assessment and policy committees in Oregon and Washington.
The article highlights an important issue for the chiropractic profession: healthcare policy decisions are often made by committees that determine what treatments, technologies, and services are considered evidence-based, cost-effective, and appropriate for coverage. Having chiropractic representation involved in those discussions can directly impact patient access to non-pharmacologic musculoskeletal care.
For chiropractic offices, this reinforces the growing importance of:
- Evidence-based practice
- Outcomes-focused care
- Documentation quality
- Participation in healthcare policy and advocacy discussions
- Understanding current clinical guidelines for musculoskeletal conditions
The article also references ongoing evidence supporting nonpharmacologic care for low back pain, including spinal manipulation and other conservative approaches commonly utilized in chiropractic practice.
This is one reason why access to current research remains so important for practicing chiropractors.
All members of Kansas Chiropractic Association have complimentary access to the Clinical Compass Evidence Center as part of their membership benefits. The Evidence Center provides access to clinical guidelines, research summaries, policy resources, and evidence-informed tools designed specifically for chiropractic practice.
Check your inbox for the May 7, 2026, email from KCA with the Clinical Compass Access Code. https://clinicalcompass.org
Front Desk HIPAA Security: Simple Areas Every Office Should Review
When most chiropractic offices think about HIPAA compliance, they think about forms and privacy notices. However, one of the most important — and often overlooked — parts of HIPAA compliance is physical security at the front desk.
The reception area is where patient information is most likely to be accidentally exposed. Phones ring constantly, insurance cards are handled, schedules are visible, payments are processed, and conversations happen in busy public spaces. Small issues can quickly become compliance risks.
As part of a basic HIPAA risk assessment, offices should periodically walk through the front desk area and look for common vulnerabilities, including:
- Computer screens visible to patients
- Printed schedules or paperwork left unattended
- Sticky notes containing passwords
- Patient conversations that can easily be overheard
- Unlocked workstations
- Improper shredding or disposal of documents
- Staff-only areas accessible to the public
Practices should also review workstation security, password policies, automatic screen locks, and whether staff are following appropriate privacy procedures during check-in and checkout.
HIPAA risk assessments are not intended to be “one-time” projects. They should be ongoing reviews of how patient information is protected within the office.
KCA members have access to Statusfi, the Kansas Chiropractic Association’s compliance platform designed to help chiropractic offices manage HIPAA, OSHA, documentation, policy tracking, staff training, and other regulatory requirements.
For offices unsure where to begin, conducting a simple front desk security review is an excellent first step.
New KCA Member Resource: Practice Cost Calculator
The Kansas Chiropractic Association has launched a new online resource designed specifically for chiropractors who want a clearer understanding of the real cost of delivering care and operating a practice.
The new KCA Practice Cost Calculator allows members to estimate:
- Monthly practice overhead
- Cost per patient visit
- Break-even visit volume
- Provider compensation impact
- X-ray cost per view
- Associate doctor hiring costs and ramp-up timelines
The calculator was built to help doctors make more informed business decisions using real-world chiropractic practice variables. Whether you are evaluating fee schedules, planning for growth, considering adding an associate, or simply trying to better understand your practice finances, this tool provides a practical way to visualize those numbers.
The associate hiring section also includes estimates for:
- Payroll taxes
- Benefits and malpractice costs
- Recruitment and onboarding expenses
- Additional operational overhead
- Revenue and productivity projections
- Estimated cumulative break-even timelines
Importantly, the calculator is designed with privacy in mind. Data entered into the tool is used only for the calculations on your device and is not stored or shared.
This resource is now available as a KCA member benefit and reflects our continued commitment to empowering chiropractors with practical resources that support successful, sustainable practices.
View the Calculator here: https://kansaschiro.com/practice-cost-calculator/ (KCA Member Benefit, must be logged in to view)
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