The Health Reform Moment: Peril and Possibility in the Obama Era

Health Reform, Prevention and Health Promotion: Milestone Moment on a Long Journey

“…It asks us all to imagine the possibilities. 6 Integrative health practitioners (whose rights the new law expands with a hard-won provider nondiscrimination clause, Section 2706) can thrive in this milieu. Thinking holistically is at the core of our being.…”

A Public Health Immunization Resource Web Site for Chiropractors: Discussion of Current Issues and Future Challenges for Evidence-Based Initiatives for the Chiropractic Profession

“…Inherent in the development of such a collaborative effort is the importance of all providers becoming "conversant with the full range of health care approaches (both conventional and complementary and alternative medicine) … wide-ranging knowledge, and mutual respect must be our watchwords." 2 Chiropractors have traditionally emphasized an active, healthy lifestyle to their patients, which is entirely in keeping with the growing body of evidence related to disease prevention and health promotion. 3,4 The profession is gaining in mainstream status with widespread insurance coverage, including representation in government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, steadily accumulating scientific evidence, and recognition by the public.…”

U.S. Health Care: Perils and Potentials

“…Dr. Redwood, quite appropriately, discussed the need to include CAM in insurance coverage. 1 Yes, it is vital to cover all forms of medicine to achieve a truly integrative and inclusive medical care system. But what is even more important is the CAM concept of patient empowerment.…”