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UBCC & UBCNM Present: Evidence Informed Practice Discussion Panel
Wednesday, March 23rd ~ 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Chiropractic Building - Chiro100
75 Linden Ave, Bridgeport
RSVP to Kellie Moskey - kmoskey@my.bridgeport.edu
EIP = Doctor's Expertise + Patient Values + Best Available Evidence
Final Decision of the CT Board of Examiners in reference to CDL/DOT Exams reflects very positively for Chiropractors in Connecticut
April 23, 2015
Colleagues:
I am very excited to be able to share with membership the results of us petitioning the Connecticut Board of Examiners. The purpose of this action was to clarify that our scope of practice, in the state of Connecticut, permits us to continue to perform CDL/DOT examinations.
Historically, on August 13, 2013, the State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health had responded to an inquiry by the US Department of Transportation. It was deemed by a public health employee that our scope of practice was not sufficient to meet the requirements for the CDL/DOT physical examination process. At that point our ability to perform CDL examinations would have been terminated. The CCA challenged that opinion and we brought our concerns to the Ct State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
A public hearing was called. The CCA and our legal representative Attorney Mary Alice Moore-Leonhardt presented over 425 pages of legal documents to prove our point. We brought in representatives from the CCA and a number of colleges to further cement the validity of our position. Hours of testimony made it crystal clear that not only are we educated to perform the CDL examination and we are clinically competent to do so!
This is a very important decision. The final result outlines very specifically that we are trained physicians capable of performing CDL/DOT examinations. I think that when you have the opportunity to review the document you will be very pleased. This document will be a part of our discussion at the upcoming mid-year membership meeting next Thursday, April 30th at the Crowne Plaza in Cromwell. The meeting will begin promptly at 1:15 p.m. I hope you are able to join us.
Please go to http://www.ctchiro.com/Newsletter.php to download the final document signed this morning by the CT Chiropractic Board of Examiner Chair, Dr. Candito Carroccia.
Just another way the CCA has your back!
In good health
R. Mark Pappas DC
CCA President
April 15, 2008
Commission Approves Final Consent Orders in Matters of Connecticut Chiropractic Association
Commission approval of final consent orders:
April 15, 2008
Commission Approves Final Consent Orders in Matters of Connecticut Chiropractic Association
Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved the issuance of a final consent order in the matter concerning the Connecticut Chiropractic Association (CCA), the Connecticut Chiropractic Council (CCC), and Robert L. Hirtle (CCA’s legal counsel). The vote to approve the final order was 4-0. (FTC File No. 071-0074; the staff contact is Robert Canterman, Bureau of Competition, 202-326-2701; see press release dated March 5, 2008.)
Copy of the complaint can be downloaded below:
April 15, 2008
Commission Approves Final Consent Orders in Matters of Connecticut Chiropractic Association
Commission approval of final consent orders:
Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved the issuance of a final consent order in the matter concerning the Connecticut Chiropractic Association (CCA), the Connecticut Chiropractic Council (CCC), and Robert L. Hirtle (CCA’s legal counsel). The vote to approve the final order was 4-0. (FTC File No. 071-0074; the staff contact is Robert Canterman, Bureau of Competition, 202-326-2701; see press release dated March 5, 2008.)
Copies of the documents mentioned in this release are available from the FTC’s Web site at http://www.ftc.gov and from the FTC’s Consumer Response Center, Room 130, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20580. Call toll-free: 1-877-FTC-HELP.
MEDIA CONTACT:
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202-326-2180
The Connecticut Chiropractic Association has entered into a Stipulated Judgment and Release with the Office of the Attorney General of Connecticut.
The Connecticut Chiropractic Association (“CCA”) has entered into a Stipulated Judgment and Release (the “Judgment”) with the Office of the Attorney General of Connecticut (“OAG”) to settle allegations that the CCA, acting in combination with the Connecticut Chiropractic Council (“CCC”) and Robert L. Hirtle (“Hirtle”), violated the antitrust laws by, among other things, conspiring to fix or increase prices paid for chiropractic services and to boycott third-party payers. The CCA has expressly denied those allegations and has made no admission of liability or wrongdoing. As part of the Judgment, the CCA is required to notify each of its officers and directors, its agents, representatives and employees who have responsibilities with respect to the subject matter of the Judgment, its members, and third party payers of the Judgment, and to provide each such person a copy of the Judgment and the Complaint in this matter.
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ICD 10 Coding for Chiropractic - $ 119
Continuing Education Requirements for the State of Connecticut by the Chiropractic Licensing Board
Connecticut Continuing Education Requirements required
beginning with 2013 license renewal
48 CE Credits per 2 year renewal period
Connecticut accepts 48 hours of Online Continuing Education and/or Tele-Seminar Courses
CT Board of Chiiropractic Examiners Rule on Informed Consent
On Thursday, June 10, 2010 the CT Board of Chiropractic Examiners made a final ruling on the issue of Informed Consent. It was officially posted on their website at http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp on Friday, June 11, 2010.
Chiropractors Respond to Law Suit Filed
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CCA Offers Savings on Office and Business Electric Bill!
CCA Compliance Program: Mandatory Antitrust Training Now Available Online on CTChiro's New Online Training Site
Meet your mandatory training needs with ease from your home or office via the Internet
CCA AntiTrust Compliance Program: Antitrust Compliance Educational Materials
Download this valuable resource have on file in your offices.
CCA Complaince Program held on Wednesday, April 15, 2009
PowerPoint Slide Presentation
CCA Compliance Program: Antitrust Compliance Training Presenter - Mary Alice Moore Leonhardt, Esq.
AT Acknowledgement Form
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Workers' Compensation Commission issues revisions to Professional Guide for Attorneys, Physicians and Other Health Care Practitioners; Guidelines for Cooperation
Summary of revisions below - full document can be downloaded going to http://www.wcc.state.ct.us/download/acrobat/proguide.pdf
GOVERNOR RELL SIGNS MALPRACTICE DATA REPORTING BILL
CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION HAILS GOVERNOR’S SIGNATURE ON MALPRACTICE DATA REPORTING BILL
SENATE PASSES LEGISLATION ENABLING CONSUMERS TO EASILY OBTAIN INFORMAITON ON BACKGROUNDS AND QUALIFICATIONS OF MEDICAL PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT
CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION HAILS SENATE PASSAGE OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS’ INFORMATION BILL
CHIROPRACTIC SURVEY
CCA JOINS ACA in FILING SUIT AGAINST ACN in FEDERAL COURT