Chiropractic Defense and Advocacy: Global Updates and Urgent Actions

The State of Chiropractic Podcast with Bharon Hoag

In this packed episode, Bharon Hoag delivers crucial updates from the frontlines of chiropractic advocacy and defense across multiple countries, including New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and the United States. From legal challenges to insurance issues, this episode is a call to action for chiropractors worldwide to unite and push the profession forward.

Key Highlights:

• Introduction: Bharon starts with an appreciation for the community's support through his personal challenges, setting a tone of gratitude and unity.

• New Zealand Update: Legal battles concerning practicing without vaccination are escalating. The shift in government opens new dialogues for advancing chiropractic's reach, emphasizing the profession's critical role in healthcare.

• Australia's Bold Moves: Discussion on challenging Opera's advertising and testimonial regulations. A call to chiropractors to push the envelope responsibly, using resources like those from Dr. Heidi Havik and the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress to grow their practice authentically.

• Canada's Crucial Battle: An urgent focus on Bill 36 and its implications for healthcare freedom in British Columbia and beyond. Bharon details plans to contest this legislation, emphasizing the potential nationwide and global impact of its policies.

• U.S. Advocacy Efforts: Highlights ongoing efforts in animal chiropractic advocacy, insurance class actions, and military chiropractic care. There's a particular emphasis on the slow but steady progress in these areas.

• Global Call to Action: A rallying cry for chiropractors worldwide to contribute and support the Chiropractic Defense Council's efforts. Bharon's vision is to make chiropractic the number one healthcare choice globally, requiring collective action and support.

Closing Remarks: Bharon ends with a personal note on the significance of the chiropractic profession in addressing contemporary health challenges. He emphasizes the need for chiropractors to support the Defense Council's efforts, ensuring a robust legal defense and advocacy front for the profession's future.

Contact Information: Listeners are encouraged to visit the One Chiropractic and the Chiropractic Defense Council websites to learn more and contribute to the cause.