News in Brief

This update highlights several key developments affecting the chiropractic profession as it moves into 2026. A notable marketing initiative by the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) brought chiropractic promotion to the big screen, featuring trailers and trivia in over 70 theaters across 10 states. This campaign aimed to drive public awareness toward the National "Find a Doctor" Directory. In the legislative arena, the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act was signed into law, including a provision to restore chiropractic services at six military healthcare facilities where they had been previously discontinued.The act further directs the Defense Health Agency to explore a plan for reopening closed clinics and integrating chiropractors into the federal General Schedule (GS) system, marking a significant step for chiropractic within the Department of Defense. On the organizational front, the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) announced the appointment of Dr. Jason Jaeger as the board director for the North American region. Dr. Jaeger replaces Dr. John Maltby, who transitioned to the role of interim secretary general. These news items reflect the profession's continued growth in public visibility, military integration, and global leadership stability.