American Chiropractic Association Just Imagine...

American Chiropractic Association united chiropractic profession working together for the benefit of patients...

American Chiropractic Association … the strength of a national chiropractic association with 40,000 members…

American Chiropractic Association More and more doctors of chiropractic having a place at the table as health care policy makers…

American Chiropractic Association doctors of chiropractic to the U.S. Congress and to state legislatures nationwide...

American Chiropractic Association national public awareness campaign that reaches millions of people with the good news about chiropractic care…

American Chiropractic Association public awareness that chiropractic care promotes wellness and prevention right from the start...

American Chiropractic Association At ACA, we believe it’s possible -- with your help...

American Chiropractic Association ACA Vision Statement The ACA seeks a transformation in health care…

American Chiropractic Association ACA Vision... from a focus on disease to a focus on wellness.

American Chiropractic Association ACA Vision We envision DCs being known for their: Unique conservative approach Primary care knowledge Hands-on expertise And effective patient communication.

American Chiropractic Association ACA Vision And a health care environment that is: Patient-centered Wellness-oriented Outcomes-driven Offering open access to chiropractic care for all Americans.

American Chiropractic Association ACA leaders have surveyed members and set goals to accomplish our vision. ACA Goals

American Chiropractic Association Goal 1: Access, Utilization and Parity Reimbursement Preserve and promote the profession through broad patient access to and utilization of full scope chiropractic services, and parity reimbursement by all reimbursement systems.

American Chiropractic Association Goal 1 Objectives: Access, utilization and parity reimbursement for chiropractic services in: DOD VA Medicare Medicaid Managed Care ERISA Plans Private Plans Federal Plans Workers Compensation

American Chiropractic Association Goal 2: Majority Membership Represent the profession with membership greater than 50% of licensed practicing doctors of chiropractic by 2010.

American Chiropractic Association Goal 2 Objectives: Represent the Majority of the Chiropractic Profession Focus on service to members. First class publications Educational seminars Represent the broad mainstream of the chiropractic profession. Work toward unity. Strengthen relationships with other chiropractic organizations.

American Chiropractic Association Goal 3: Public Awareness ACA maintains an aggressive, ongoing multi- faceted public awareness program to educate the public on the importance of conservative health care options offered by DCs as wellness experts and to motivate the public to follow good health habits for optimum function and wellness.

American Chiropractic Association Goal 3 Objectives: Public Awareness Develop a positive image of the chiropractic profession. Increase the public’s utilization of appropriate chiropractic care. Establish DCs as the health and wellness experts. Promote high ethics.

American Chiropractic Association Goal 4: Quality Patient-Centered Healthcare Continue to improve and promote the quality of chiropractic care and promote positive changes in our health care system.

American Chiropractic Association Goal 4 Objectives: Promote Quality Patient- Centered Health Care by: Providing educational products, programs and services. Communicating the positive outcomes, benefits and cost- effectiveness of chiropractic care. Supporting ACC, CCE, NBCE in educating and testing new DCs. Promoting high ethics in the health care system and within our profession. Promoting our profession as a career of choice to attract high quality student prospects. Improving quality in the health care system.

American Chiropractic Association Goal 5: Visionary Leadership Lead the profession with a visionary plan to fulfill our mission for the benefit of patients – present and future.

American Chiropractic Association Goal 5 Objectives: Visionary Leadership Assess the needs of the profession. Ensure that the long range plan is dynamic and well-communicated – resulting in positive change. Facilitate consensus- building and unity of action. Position DCs as the conservative primary care provider of choice. Proactively communicate the art, science and philosophy of chiropractic.

American Chiropractic Association Goal 6: DCs as Decision Makers Protect the chiropractic profession and improve the public health by increasing the participation of ACA members in state and national legislative positions, coalitions, agencies, organizations and other decision-making entities.

American Chiropractic Association Goal 6 Objectives: DCs as Decision Makers Secure positions for DCs in policy-making positions of the federal government, in addition to current positions in: DOD Oversight Committee VA Advisory Committee CMS PPAC Develop relationships with other professions and organizations to benefit the chiropractic profession and our patients. Increase political activity and involvement in political campaigns by doctors of chiropractic.

American Chiropractic Association Just Imagine Achieving these goals for the benefit of our patients and our profession.

American Chiropractic Association It’s possible if we do it together…

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