Chiropractic News Digest Archive (2003)

Chiropractic News Digest is a free weekly newsletter edited by Christpher J. Erickson, M.D., and cosponsored by NCAHF and Quackwatch. It summarizes scientific and political developments; enforcement actions; and other news relevant to the chiropractic marketplace. William M. London, Ed.D., M.P.H. is associate editor. The digest has 94 subscribers.

Items posted to this archive may be updated when relevant information becomes available.

Issue #03-06 July 9, 2003

• ACA seeking expanded scope for chiropractors
• Coalition formed to defend subluxation concept
• Chiropractic leader dies
• Chiropractor who killed patient facing prison for insurance fraud

Issue #03-05 July 2, 2003

• Chiropractors respond to stroke study
• WCA mounts aggressive drive.
• Life University strikes an accreditation deal
• Dynamic Chiropractic editor claims ICA more moderate
• Chiropractic fraud allegations
• Chiropractor charged with false advertising

Issue #03-04 June 25, 2003

• Latest Chiropractic Economics survey released
• Ohio debates eliminating chiropractic from Medicaid
• Activator use approved in Saskatchewan
• Wisconsin Chiropractic Association sues state
• ACA chiropractic ad sponsored by lidocaine remedy maker
• Employers question New York mandated chiro coverage
• WCA blasted for high-volume position paper

Issue #03-03 June 18, 2003

• Two literature reviews raise doubt about chiropractic benefits
• Arnold Schwarzenegger advocates chiropractic, considers politics
• Student's patient-recruitment efforts highlighted
• Allegations of chiropractic fraud
• Georgia governor appoints chiropractors to board
• Patrick Gentempo to focus on "wellness centers."

Issue #03-02 June 11, 2003

• Survey finds most chiropractors favor thermography, homeopathy, herbs
• ACA appeals Trigon lawsuit defeat
• Unprotected sex with prostitutes through "chiropractic" clinics
• Cuts in California's chiro workers compensation plans planned
• Report forecasts immense challenges for chiropractic profession

Issue #03-01 June 4, 2003

• Another study links neck manipulation to stroke
• Chiropractic franchise efforts in Northern California
• Reports suggest ethical challenges for chiropractic profession
• Excessive chiropractic solicitation?
• Georgia's chiropractic complaints going unheard
• Chiropractic associations exchange hostile commentary
• Seeking inspiration in California