CCGPP to Release Thoracic Chapter for Review and Comment
Comment Period on Cervical Chapter to end May 15. Click here for the full announcement.
FCLB Board of Directors Midyear Board Meeting
On January 28-31, 2009, the FCLB Board of Directors met in Greeley, Colorado for the annual midyear board meeting. The FCLB Board of Directors extends its thanks to the Board and staff of the NBCE for hosting the 3-day meeting. The warm welcome and collegial atmosphere was a crucial component in the productivity of the meeting. NBCE Executive Vice President, Mr. Horace Elliott, was on hand to welcome the FCLB and reaffirm both organizations’ crucial roles in public protection. Click here for the full report of the meeting.
NBCE and FCLB Forge Long-Term Agreement
The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) and the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB) are pleased to announce that a long-term agreement has been approved by both boards of directors. The document was signed on November 7.
Joint Release
Federal DOT Driver Exam Handbook Now Available Online
Visit the Medical Examiner Handbook to view this document. The DOT's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will soon propose a new program to certify medical examiners (including chiropractors) to be listed on a national registry. For more information, visit www.nrcme.fmcsa.dot.gov.
Chiropractic Organizations Continue Progress in Response to 2005 OIG Report
A 2005 report by the U.S. Office of the Inspector General raised numerous concerns about documentation and recordkeeping. The Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC), the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations (COCSA), and the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB) have been working together to counter documentation errors. A status report is expected out before the end of 2008. Read the detailed action plan. (requires Adobe Reader)
CCGPP Seeks Comments
Please visit the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters at www.ccgpp.org to view the latest documents and comment, or send comments through FCLB Executive Offices.
Comments may also be directed to Dr. Al Stabile (NJ), FCLB appointee to CCGPP.
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