Survey respondents were asked to rank the following list of potential strategic priorities for the greater chiropractic profession, in order of importance.
Scale: (1 = most important – 14 = least important)
Develop a plan for ongoing collaboration across the chiropractic profession
Secure third party (Insurance) acceptance and payment equity
Secure Medicare/Medicaid inclusion, expansion, and payment equity
Develop one unified over-arching voice for the priorities of the chiropractic profession
Create broader acceptance and understanding of chiropractic care by the general population
Build bridges of inclusion and acceptance with the ‘traditional’ medical field
Invest in research
Establish a unified legislative agenda
Determine evidence-based standards/protocols for treatment
Support development of affordable, accredited college programs
Incorporate chiropractic degrees into state college and university programs
Automate / integrate with insurance systems (claim submissions, authorizations, disputes)
Automate data in support of legislative needs, regulatory issues, and research projects
Support Federal / State approved and sanctioned scope of practice
Key things to note:
Collaboration was a key issue, with the top two potential strategies having a dimension of collaboration, across and within the profession.
Stronger Inclusion into the broader healthcare industry is a key priority theme, reflected in several high ranking priorities.