Building a Stronger KCA Together At the Kansas Chiropractic Association, membership is more than a dues payment. It is an investment in advocacy, education, professional protection, and the long-term future of chiropractic in Kansas. Over the past year, we have worked to sharpen our focus on member value, improve our communication tools, and build resources…
Peptides in Chiropractic Practice: Where Kansas Law Draws the Line Chiropractors across Kansas are being aggressively targeted with “turnkey” peptide programs promising new revenue, simple implementation, and full compliance. But there is a critical gap between the marketing and what Kansas law actually allows. The issue is not whether peptides exist in healthcare. It is…
KCA Medicare Update The KCA Medicare Committee met this week to review ongoing federal, regulatory, and payer-related developments affecting chiropractic practices. At the federal level, Medicare parity legislation (HR 539 / S 106) continues to gain attention, but additional co-sponsors are still needed to move the bills forward. A newer proposal (HR 8163) could have…
Register TODAY! Kansas State Board of Healing Arts Report By Mark S Balderston, DC, FPSC, Board Member Chiropractic Board Members: Jerry DeGrado, DC and Steven Gould, DC, DACBR Mission Statement: Safeguard the public through licensure, education and discipline of those who practice the healing arts in Kansas.” Agency Philosophy: Safeguarding the public is the Board’s primary responsibility….
Register Today! KCA Compliance Update: Referral Fees, Commissions, and a Familiar Problem KCA continues to receive questions about referral fees, affiliate programs, and commission-based arrangements. While some of these programs may feel new, the underlying issue is not. Many of you will remember a common model from years past involving TENS units. Companies would approach…
KCA Legislative UpdateWeek of January 12–15, 2026The 2026 Kansas legislative session is underway, and the Kansas Chiropractic Association (KCA) has been actively present at the Statehouse as health-related committees organize and early legislation begins to move. This work reflects KCA’s mission of empowering chiropractors with community, advocacy, resources, and education—ensuring the profession has a strong,…
The 2026 Kansas Legislative Session Is Underway The 2026 Kansas legislative session officially began yesterday, and with it comes another important opportunity to advance policies that protect patient access to care and strengthen the role of chiropractic within Kansas’s healthcare system. Last Wednesday, the KCA kicked off the session by hosting the KC Metro Legislative Dinner,…
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New KCA Mission StatementAt their December 6, 2025, meeting, the KCA Board of Directors officially approved our new mission statement: “Empowering chiropractors with community, advocacy, resources, and education.” This mission is a key component of a larger strategic plan update that the Board also approved. We will be sharing more details about the full plan…
Year-End Compliance Checkup: Don’t Let Licensing or CE Become an Emergency As the year draws to a close, it’s easy to get wrapped up in holiday schedules, vacations, and planning for the new year. But one area that deserves every chiropractic practice’s attention right now is compliance, particularly Board requirements and continuing education (CE). A…
