How to Take a Stand: Empowering Your Community and Overcoming Censorship

The State of Chiropractic Podcast with Bharon Hoag

Bharon Hoag, Executive Director of the Chiropractic Defense Council, kicks off the episode with infectious energy, highlighting recent strategic planning sessions and exciting developments within the chiropractic community.

Updates from New Zealand: Operation Free Speech

• Bharon emphasizes the importance of advocating for chiropractic in New Zealand, particularly through Operation Free Speech.
• Despite past constraints, there's a renewed push for educating communities about chiropractic's efficacy.
• Commends the New Zealand Chiropractic Association's impactful website and urges chiropractors to leverage available resources for spreading accurate information.

Updates from Australia: Amplifying Voices

• Operation Free Speech extends to Australia, with a call for unified action among chiropractors to combat censorship and promote the truth about chiropractic.
• Bharon stresses the power of collective messaging and hints at potential legal strategies to challenge restrictive policies.

Updates from Canada: Advocating in British Columbia

• Bharon updates on efforts to challenge restrictive policies in British Columbia, including collecting examples of inappropriate X-ray policies.
• Advocates for fair policies, emphasizing the need for evidence-based decisions.

Updates from the United States: Advocacy on Multiple Fronts

• Highlights ongoing efforts to secure chiropractic access for military personnel in the U.S., including potential legislative actions.
• Announces the development of a legislative website for animal chiropractic, aiming to standardize laws across states.
• Discusses initiatives to hold insurance companies accountable for unjust clawback practices, signaling potential class-action lawsuits.

Conclusion: Mobilizing for Change

• Bharon reflects on the collaborative efforts driving positive change in the chiropractic profession.
• Encourages listeners to engage, stay informed, and contribute to the collective mission of making chiropractic the top healthcare choice globally.

Closing Remarks:

• Bharon expresses gratitude for listeners' support and invites them to connect with the Chiropractic Defense Council on social media.
• Promises continued updates and engagement with the chiropractic community in future episodes.