Defending Chiropractic: Updates from Around the World with Bharon Hoag

Podcast Show Notes: The State of Chiropractic with Bharon Hoag Introduction: Bharon Hoag, Executive Director of the Chiropractic Defense Council, provides updates on various chiropractic-related projects and issues in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Segment 1: New Zealand Chiropractic Update Bharon discusses recent developments in New Zealand, including legal cases related to mandates. Mention of ACC (government entity insurance) restrictions on chiropractors referring for X-rays and a call for specific examples to address this issue. Discussion of the ordinance preventing chiropractors from discussing vaccines, efforts to challenge it, and the need for chiropractors to communicate within their scope of practice. Segment 2: Australia Chiropractic Update Bharon's upcoming visit to Australia and participation in the WFCA and CCA events. Positive progress in legal cases related to mandates and Operation Free Speech. Encouragement for chiropractors to use credible materials to communicate the truth of chiropractic and the partnership with the ACA and Foundation for Chiropractic Progress. Segment 3: Canada Chiropractic Update Monitoring regulatory boards and their actions in Ontario and British Columbia. Efforts to hold regulatory boards accountable and lobbying efforts. Upcoming CNAC convention in Toronto and Bharon's presentation on the future of chiropractic in Canada. Segment 4: United States Chiropractic Update Political challenges in the United States, including delays in the NDAA bill. The animal chiropractic project and efforts to standardize language and protect the rights of chiropractors. Discussion of potential legal actions related to insurance reimbursement issues and the importance of data collection. Conclusion: Bharon expresses his passion for defending chiropractic and encourages listeners to support the Chiropractic Defense Council's mission by spreading the word and joining the organization. Acknowledgment of the need for growth in the chiropractic community to address various issues effectively. A call for transparency, collaboration, and organized efforts to make chiropractic the top healthcare choice worldwide.