Chiropractic Board Members: Jerry DeGrado, DC, Tobi Jeurink, DC, DACBI 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…
Chiropractic Medicare Modernization Act Last week, I discussed the importance of being legislatively active for our profession and patients. A group of dedicated KCA volunteers closed their offices for several days to travel to Washington, DC, to advocate for you and your patients. Drs. Brian Asbury, Jessica Loveless, Brett Counselman, and Logan Null took time…
Support fellow Kansas Chiropractor, Dr. Dean Dierksen, during his critical health journey Dean Dierksen has always been a pillar of strength for his family and community. After being diagnosed with brain cancer in 2019, Dean and his family have bravely faced every challenge thrown his way, including hydrocephalus and pneumonia. Recently, his health took a…
KCA Communications Update You may have noticed a change in how KCA sends out emails this last month. In the past, we sent out information when it was available, whether it was urgent or not. This pattern led to KCA members receiving too many emails from KCA, causing essential communications to be lost in the…
Support H.R. 539 Before July 24 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 […]
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…
Each year, KCA members select the Doctor of the Year by ballot vote from candidates nominated by the KCA Board of Directors and Officers, KCA district officers, committee chairs, and chiropractic members of the Kansas Board of Healing Arts. This award recognizes a Kansas Doctor of Chiropractic who has gone above and beyond for the profession, their patients, and…
