NBCE-FCLB Merger Approved

The landmark merger of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) and the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB) has received official approval from delegates at their joint annual meetings. The newly formed organization will operate under the NBCE name, with the FCLB functioning as a department within it and retaining representation on the expanded board. This strategic consolidation is driven by a shared mission to protect the public by ensuring professional competence within the chiropractic profession. Leaders of both organizations state that the merger will generate significant efficiencies, synergies, and cost savings. Key justifications include the substantial existing overlap in governance, as state licensing boards play a role in both entities, and the ability to combine resources to improve services and support for these regulatory boards. This new structure is consistent with models in many other regulated professions where a single organization handles both board support and national licensing examinations. The approval marks the culmination of a months-long process that included multiple town-hall meetings to allow stakeholders to provide input on the proposal and the new governing bylaws, ensuring a transparent transition.