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Just Imagine. . .
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. . .a united chiropractic profession working together for the benefit of patients. . .
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… the strength of a national chiropractic association with 40,000 members…
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. . . More and more doctors of chiropractic having a place at the table as health care policy makers…
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. . .electing doctors of chiropractic to the U.S. Congress and to state legislatures nationwide. . .
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. . .a national public awareness campaign that reaches millions of people with the good news about chiropractic care…
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. . .and public awareness that chiropractic care promotes wellness and prevention right from the start. . .
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At ACA,
we believe
it’s possible --
with your
help...
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ACA Vision Statement
The ACA seeks a transformation in health care…
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ACA Vision
. . . from a focus on disease to a focus on wellness.
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ACA Vision
We envision DCs being known for their:
Unique conservative approach
Primary care knowledge
Hands-on expertise And effective patient
communication.
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ACA Vision
And a health care environment that is:
Patient-centered Wellness-oriented Outcomes-driven Offering open access
to chiropractic care for all Americans.
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ACA leaders have surveyed members and set goals to accomplish our vision.
ACA Goals
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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.
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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
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Goal 2: Majority Membership
Represent the profession with membership greater than 50% of licensed practicing doctors of chiropractic by 2010.
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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.
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Goal 3: Public AwarenessACA 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Goal 5: Visionary Leadership
Lead the profession with a visionary plan to fulfill our mission for the benefit of patients – present and future.
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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.
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Goal 6: DCs as Decision MakersProtect 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.
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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.
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Just Imagine. . .
. . . Achieving these goals for the benefit of our patients and our profession.
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It’s possible if we do it together…
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Please join us to make our vision a reality.
For more information, call 1-800-986-4636
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