Relates to modernizing the chiropractic scope of practice; repealer

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• Democratic3
• Republican2

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◆ The sponsor's argument

Why Andrew Gounardes says this is needed

In 1963 the chiropractic scope of practice was established in New York State law. Since that time, the scope of practice for the chiropractic profession has not been changed or updated. In the 50 plus years since the licensed profession of chiropractic was recognized in New York, there have been significant advances in the educational standards and training for doctors of chiropractic. This legislation will update and modernize the scope of practice to reflect the significant changes and developments that have happened in the educational curriculum since 1963. The doctoral level education and training that chiropractors receive includes a wide area of study with a focus on conservative healthcare. Chiropractors are well-trained as portal of entry providers with train- ing in patient evaluation and assessment, diagnosis, and conservative treatments. While the foundation of chiropractic is the spinal adjust- ment, standard training includes education in extremities, nutrition, therapeutic exercise, adjunctive modalities, and diagnostic testing. This strong background is built upon a postgraduate education with certification in electrodiagnosis, special training on how to conduct medical examinations to deem individuals fit for a commercial drivers license (CDL), manipulation under anesthesia, and other specialty areas. Chiropractors are well trained and positioned to assist with the burgeoning healthcare crisis by offering a drug free, nonsurgical health option. To allow chiropractors to fill this role in public health and to best assist their patients with all of their clinical training a modern- ized scope of practice is required.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.