Remember, you’ll need 20 credited hours for renewal. Only 10 hours can be from online attendance. In addition to chiropractic coursework, you can also complete up to 4 hours of emergency and first aid courses sponsored by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. For more details on the topic, see our License Renewal FAQ. (more…)
We hear from chiropractors often that they have patients who, due to insurance limitations, are unable to continue receiving the care that helps their chronic pain or must ration visits at the cost of their health. HB 303 would require insurers to cover a minimum of 20 chiropractic visits per year, along with other nonpharmacological pain management services like physical therapy, massage therapy, and acupuncture. On Wednesday, NHCA Board members Dr. Daniel Parent and Dr. James Pamplin provided verbal testimony to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee in support of this legislation. We want to thank all of the New Hampshire DCs who have taken the time to submit written testimony!
If you have not had a chance to show your support yet, there is still time to contact the committee before its members vote to decide whether this bill will move forward. To send your testimony to the full committee, email HouseCommerceCommittee@leg.state.nh.us. You can use
our template to help you write your testimony.
White Mountain Chiropractic & Rehabilitation specializes in the education, diagnosis, and manual treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, offering an individual and integrated approach. The team provides therapies and treatment to patients of all ages for a number of conditions, including sports and occupational injuries. In addition to chiropractic and Rehabilitation, they offer evidence-based techniques including manual Active Myofascial Release and Graston Technique®. White Mountain Chiropractic & Rehabilitation has locations in Rindge and New Ipswich, and a new office in Porstmouth. We are proud to have the DCs at White Mountain Chiropractic & Rehabilitation as members of the NHCA! Be sure to check out their website, and learn more about the team below.
Dr. Colby Lamson received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Whittemore School of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire, and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree (DC) from New York Chiropractic College where he graduated with induction into the Phi Chi Omega Honors Society. Dr. Lamson was accepted into an honors residency program at South Shore Neurological Associates specializing in an interdisciplinary approach to chronic pain in Long Island, NY prior to graduation. He is currently a member of the American Chiropractic Association and New England Sports Medicine Council.
Dr. Lamson believes in educating the patient about the cause of their symptoms, and empowering them to take control of their pain. Using a combination of methods to correct joint and soft tissue dysfunction, he aims to relieve pain as quickly as possible and educate patients on how to function pain free. Outside of work, Dr. Lamson enjoys motorsports, biking, and golfing with friends and family.
Dr. Rachel Morgan is a licensed chiropractor in the state of New Hampshire and earned her doctorate of chiropractic (DC) from New York Chiropractic College, graduating with Honors and induction into the Phi Chi Omega Honors Society. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Morgan grew up just south of Seattle, WA and obtained her her B.A., majoring in biology from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. During her last year residency at NYCC, Dr. Morgan had the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary chronic pain practice integrating neurology, physical therapy, and pain management. This experience emphasized a team approach to individual care, the complexity of the human frame, and the important role of patient education.
Dr. Morgan is committed to evidence based, patient centered care and treats patients for a range of conditions from sports injuries to chronic pain by focusing on the entire musculoskeletal system. She develops individual comprehensive treatment plans that focus both on alleviating symptoms and helping patients maintain and achieve their functional goals. Dr. Morgan is a member of the New England Sports Medicine Council, the American Chiropractic Association, and the North American Spine Society. She is constantly looking for further opportunities to enhance her education and skill so that she is able to provide her patients with the best care possible. A healthy lifestyle, environmental awareness, and staying involved with the community are very important to Dr. Morgan. While not at work, Dr. Morgan enjoys being outdoors, running, eating good food, or just relaxing with family and friends.
Dr. Greer was first introduced to chiropractic as a patient after an injury she sustained during a horseback riding accident, an experience that made her decide that she wanted to provide others with the same pain relief she received from care. After graduating Cum Laude from Albion College in Michigan with a major in Kinesiology, Dr. Greer attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. In addition to the ordinary course of study, Dr. Greer enrolled in elective chiropractic technique courses while at Palmer inclusive of Sacro-Occipital Technique, Thompson, Activator, and Advanced Soft Tissue. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with an award for Academic Excellence in June of 2018. Dr. Greer has a passion for approaching each patient as a whole and incorporates personalized nutrition, exercise, and activities of daily living counseling and soft tissue work in addition to chiropractic care. She loves to empower patients to take control of their own health and will work with her patients to create a care plan to fit their needs and lifestyle. Outside of work, Dr. Greer enjoys horseback riding, hiking, camping, running, and good food.
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NHCA Legislative Chair Mark Stagnone, DC testifies in front of the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee in support of HB 247 in February 2022.
Over the past year, the NHCA has done work on behalf of the profession that we’re proud of. The association:
This year, we continue to advocate on legislation impacting the profession and plan exciting continuing education opportunities, both virtual and in-person. We are gathering information from New Hampshire chiropractors to address Anthem payment delays, and anticipate that the NHCA will be represented as a stakeholder in a state-commissioned study on minimum chiropractic insurance coverage by commercial insurance plans.
This work is made possible by our members across the state. To continue and expand our efforts, we need your support.
You can support our work by becoming an NHCA member today!
On Thursday, April 7, just before a two-week congressional recess, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), joined by his colleagues Sens. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), introduced S. 4042, the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act, a bipartisan companion to legislation of the same name, H.R. 2654, in the House. The Senate bill was immediately referred to the Finance committee, which has jurisdiction on all matters related to the Medicare program.
Why is it important that this bill has been introduced in both chambers? Basically, a companion bill shows support in both the Senate and the House of Representatives and lends an added sense of credibility to the cause. Additionally, a bill now in both chambers opens further opportunities for passage. Learn more from this ACA blog post.
How can you support this legislation? Additional cosponsors are important, for both the Senate and House bills. Cosponsor numbers show support, and strong numbers are undeniable truths when it comes time to move legislation to the floor. Senator Maggie Hassan and Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster would make especially powerful cosponsors of this legislation because of their positions on key committees. You can help to generate cosponsors by contacting your Senators and Representative through the ACA Legislative Action Center. Make sure your colleagues, patients, family, and friends do the same!