September 1, KCA Weekly Update
5 Things Every Chiropractic Office Needs in its AI Use Policy
AI is already showing up in chiropractic offices—often before anyone has set clear rules for using it. In this members-only article, learn the five essential elements every chiropractic AI use policy should include to help protect patient information, guide staff, and keep professional judgment at the center.
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100 Members. One Stronger Voice.
Effective advocacy is about more than showing up when a bill is introduced. It is about building relationships with legislators who understand chiropractic and are willing to listen when issues affecting our profession come before them.
KCA PAC Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Brian Asbury has a simple goal: 100 KCA members supporting the PAC.
It does not take a huge contribution. What matters is participation.
Watch Dr. Asbury’s message and help us reach 100 KCA PAC supporters.
Kansas State Board of Healing Arts August 2026 Report
The KSBHA Board Meeting Minutes, held August 14th, 2026, are now available. Read the latest on Kansas chiropractic board updates, including a new board member, licensing statistics, and new licensee welcomes. Get an overview of the K-TRACS prescription drug monitoring program presentation and how it applies to chiropractic practice. Review the distinction between exempt and inactive license types, plus board roster and contact information
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Register for our Fall Convention!
September 25-26, 2026
Hughes Metropolitan Complex
Wichita, KS
Join us in Wichita for a weekend of education and networking at the 2026 KCA Fall Convention. Attendees can earn up to 20 CE hours (16 live, 4 on-demand) while connecting with fellow chiropractors from across Kansas.
We’re excited to introduce our third speaker in our Fall Convention line-up: Dr. Jacob Birlingmair.
Dr. Jacob Birlingmair is a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon at Advanced Orthopaedic Associates whose training under both orthopaedic and neurosurgical spine specialists at the Norton Leatherman Spine Center gives him broad expertise across open, minimally invasive, and robotic-assisted techniques for conditions from spinal deformity and stenosis to disc herniations and fractures. He brings an active publication and national speaking record along with a strong focus on patient education, making him well suited to lead a continuing education session for chiropractors on current surgical and non-surgical approaches to spine care.
Dr. Birlingmair will be presenting on Saturday, September 26th on Evaluation and Management of Lumbar Disc Herniations. This two-hour CE Category 1 session will train assessing and co-managing the lumbar disc patient.
Administrative Burden is the Real Surprise
Healthcare isn’t getting any simpler, and neither is getting paid. From changing regulations to rising patient costs, chiropractic practices face growing financial and administrative challenges. Read more from Dr. Ray Foxworth for practical strategies to strengthen your practice, improve patient affordability, and spend less time chasing payments.
The new kansaschiro.com is live!
Same address, brand new site. Navigation organized around Community, Advocacy, Resources, and Education. New tools worth knowing about: a Find Your Legislator address lookup, an Action Center that drafts your advocacy emails for you, a full CE course catalog, a members-only Governance page with the Bylaws, Policies and Procedures, and Board minutes, and an expanded FAQ with a new Legal FAQ section. It’s also far easier to use on a phone.
Take a look at kansaschiro.com — and tell us what you think at travis@kansaschiro.com.
While you’re there, visit kansaschiro.com/fall for the 2026 KCA Fall Convention, September 25–26 in Wichita: 20 hours of Category I CE, the KCA Annual Meeting, full agenda, pricing, and hotel block, all on one page. Registration is included with KCA Plus membership.
Is Outsourced Billing the Right Fit for Your Practice?
Do you like supervising every detail of your revenue cycle, or would you rather hand off the minutia to someone else? The answer to one of the biggest operational decisions a chiropractic practice can make isn’t as simple as picking the “better” model. It comes down to whether your expectations actually match the approach you choose.
Read on to find out which questions to ask yourself before deciding, and why getting the fit right matters more than which option you pick.
Support H.R. 539
The Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act (H.R. 539) continues to gain bipartisan support in Congress. If passed, the bill would expand Medicare coverage for services provided by Doctors of Chiropractic and improve access to care for Medicare beneficiaries.
There is currently a limited opportunity to demonstrate support for this legislation. Chiropractors are encouraged to contact their members of Congress.
How You Can Help
Learn More and Take Action
Visit the resources below to:
– Learn more about H.R. 539
– See whether your U.S. Representative is a co-sponsor
– Access pre-written messages to contact your elected officials
Spread the Word
Please consider sharing this information with your colleagues and professional networks. Congressional offices pay attention when they hear from constituents, and broad participation helps demonstrate support for modernizing Medicare coverage.
If you would like to support H.R. 539, please take a few minutes to contact your Representative.
Thank you for your continued advocacy on behalf of the chiropractic profession and the patients we serve.
KCA Exempt Rad Tech Program Now Available Online
The Kansas Chiropractic Association is pleased to announce that its 12-hour Kansas radiology technology course is now available online at KansasChiro.com.
Developed by Dr. Steven Gould, DC, DACBR, and Dr. Travis Oller, DC, KCA Executive Director, the program provides required radiology education for chiropractic assistants, medical assistants, nurses, and other eligible individuals who take X-rays under the supervision of a licensed practitioner.
Kansas law provides a licensure exemption for certain individuals performing radiologic technology procedures when they work under appropriate supervision, receive training in the proper use of the equipment, and complete 12 credits of qualifying continuing education each year. The KCA program is designed to fulfill the 12-hour annual educational requirement for exempt radiologic technology personnel working in Kansas chiropractic offices
Complete the Training Online
The new online format makes it easier to complete and document the required training. Participants can work through all 12 hours of instruction at their own pace through the KCA learning platform.
The course includes:
• Twelve hours of radiology education presented by Dr. Steven Gould
• Recorded instruction and accompanying presentation materials
• Knowledge assessments and course evaluations
• Online tracking of completed modules
• A printable certificate of completion
Participants must watch each course module in its entirety and complete any associated quiz, evaluation, or credit form. After completing all 12 hours, participants can download and print a certificate for their records.
Kansas regulations generally require continuing education documentation to be retained for at least three years. The new certificate system gives participants and supervising practitioners a convenient way to document completion.
Annual Completion is Required
Exempt radiologic technology personnel must complete this 12-hour course every year to maintain certification. Participants should retain each annual certificate of completion as documentation of compliance.
Completing the course does not replace other applicable requirements, including appropriate supervision and proper training in the use of the X-ray equipment. Participants and supervising practitioners remain responsible for complying with all Kansas laws and regulations governing radiologic technology procedures.
Legacy Training Programs Ended August 1, 2026
The new online program will replace all previous versions of KCA’s Exempt Rad Tech training.
Effective August 1, 2026, certificates are no longer being issued for any legacy training program. This includes the previous online course system and the older videotape/VCR-based training program.
How to Enroll
Visit the KCA online course catalog and enroll in the 12-Hour Kansas Radiology Technology course.
Participants must create an account at KansasChiro.com, but KCA membership or chiropractic licensure is not required to register. After purchasing the course, log in, open “My Courses,” select the program, and launch the online classroom.
KCA has also prepared a short instructional video explaining how to register for the classroom and watch the courses.
The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts provides additional information about the licensure exemption and radiologic technology requirements on its Radiologic Technology FAQ page.
Questions about enrollment or using the KCA learning platform may be directed to Dr. Travis Oller at travis@kansaschiro.com.
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.
Stay Connected with KCA – Now by Text!
The Kansas Chiropractic Association is excited to announce a new way to keep you informed and connected: KCA Text Alerts.
With this service, you’ll receive timely links to our weekly updates, along with important information relevant to your practice. Whether it’s news about compliance, upcoming events, or resources to help you serve your patients, you’ll have KCA updates right at your fingertips.
We know your time is valuable, so we promise not to overwhelm you with messages. Text alerts will only be sent when there is important information to share.
How to Sign Up
Members who wish to receive KCA Text Alerts can enroll quickly and securely HERE.
Stay in the know. Stay connected. Stay ahead with KCA.
