The need for a restoration of Michigan’s chiropractic scope of practice continues to grow. The rewrite of our public health code in 1978, and subsequent court cases, have left Michigan with one of the most restrictive scopes in the nation. This means that doctors of chiropractic are unable to practice as they are educated and trained, and chiropractic patients are unable to receive the full benefits of chiropractic care. Michigan’s overly restrictive scope also negatively affects the state’s economy. Not only does it drive some chiropractors out of Michigan and discourage newly graduated doctors from moving in, it forces patients to take their health care dollars to our border states, especially Ohio, Indiana, and Wisconsin, in order to receive the full benefits of chiropractic treatment.
The legislation to restore the chiropractic scope of practice will be introduced in the Michigan Legislature this fall.
To be successful, it will take all of us doing our part. The eventual passage of any scope improvement legislation depends on a substantial, concerted effort by YOU.
Grassroots activities are needed NOW to form relationships with legislators and build support to pass this critical legislation. We are asking all doctors to help in this cause.
Write your legislators now by going to www.chiromi.com and enter your zip code where it says "write your legislators" on the right hand side of the page. Continue to follow directions to "take action."
If you do not have access to the Internet, contact our office, and we can look up your elected officials for you.
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