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Advocacy and Education for Pennsylvania Chiropractors
The Penna Chiropractic Association (PCA) is dedicated to advancing the chiropractic profession through advocacy, education, and community engagement. Founded to represent the interests of chiropractors and patients across Pennsylvania, we prioritize conservative care as a safe, cost-effective healthcare strategy. Our organization hosts premier events like the Northeast Chiro Summit, providing professional development opportunities and fostering connections within the chiropractic community. We offer specialized resources, including insurance portals and working groups focused on areas such as radiology, sports chiropractic, and functional nutrition, to support members in navigating industry challenges. Through legislative advocacy, we work to modernize scope-of-practice laws and reduce regulatory burdens.Our commitment to continuous improvement is demonstrated by successful initiatives like lowering annual x-ray fees for chiropractic offices. With decades of collective experience, our team and member-driven working groups deliver expertise in policy development, professional standards, and patient care optimization. We maintain authoritativeness through partnerships with institutions like the University of Pittsburgh and by leading national advocacy efforts such as the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act. Our transparent operations ensure members receive measurable value through cost-saving measures and targeted professional development resources.
Services
Legislative Advocacy
Continuing Education
Insurance Portals
Working Groups
Northeast Chiro Summit
Find-a-Doc
Patient Resources
Membership Benefits
Educational Events
Advocacy Campaigns
Highlights and features
- We advocate for conservative care as a safe, cost-effective healthcare strategy
- Our legislative efforts have reduced annual x-ray fees for chiropractors by $335
- We host the premier Northeast Chiro Summit for professional development
- We provide specialized insurance portals and working groups for member support
- Our organization partners with the University of Pittsburgh's Doctor of Chiropractic program
Services
Legislative Advocacy
PCA actively engages in legislative advocacy to modernize chiropractic scope-of-practice laws and reduce regulatory burdens. Our efforts have secured significant cost savings for practitioners through policy changes affecting x-ray fees and insurance regulations. We work with state and national lawmakers to improve practice conditions and patient access to chiropractic care.
Continuing Education
We provide comprehensive continuing education programs including the Northeast Chiro Summit and on-demand learning resources. Our educational offerings meet state licensing requirements while covering specialized topics like functional nutrition, sports chiropractic, and radiology. Programs include Act 31 mandated reporter training for Pennsylvania practitioners.
Insurance Portals
Our insurance portals deliver timely, accurate information about insurance-related issues affecting chiropractic practices. Developed by our Insurance Committee, these resources help members navigate payer requirements, claims processing, and coverage challenges to improve practice efficiency and reimbursement rates.
Working Groups
PCA facilitates working groups focused on specialty areas including radiology, sports chiropractic, and functional nutrition. These member-driven groups develop practice guidelines, provide expert resources, and advocate for policy changes that benefit both practitioners and patients through improved care standards.
Northeast Chiro Summit
Our annual Northeast Chiro Summit brings together chiropractic professionals for education, networking, and industry innovation. Held at Kalahari Resorts in the Poconos, this premier event features expert speakers, hands-on workshops, and opportunities to connect with leaders shaping the future of chiropractic care.
People
Dr. Keith Miller
PCA President
Dr. Keith Miller leads PCA's efforts to modernize Pennsylvania's chiropractic scope of practice. With decades of experience, he advocates for policy reforms that improve practice conditions while maintaining high patient care standards through evidence-based conservative care approaches.
Dr. Vic Rizzo
X-ray Working Group Chair
Dr. Vic Rizzo chairs the X-ray Working Group and successfully petitioned Pennsylvania's DEP to reduce annual x-ray fees for chiropractors. As PCA's representative to the PA Radiation Protection Advisory Committee, he has worked since 2015 to achieve cost-saving measures for member practices.
Dr. Justin Miller
Co-Chair, UPMC Working Group
Dr. Justin Miller co-chairs the UPMC Working Group, focusing on improving relationships between chiropractors and major healthcare providers. He contributes to policy development and collaborative initiatives that enhance integration of chiropractic care within Pennsylvania's broader healthcare system.
Dr. Doug Pfeiffer
Functional Nutrition Working Group Chair
Dr. Doug Pfeiffer leads the Functional Nutrition Working Group, developing resources and educational materials that help chiropractors incorporate nutritional strategies into patient care plans. His work focuses on holistic approaches to musculoskeletal health and wellness optimization.
Dr. Gregory Gray
Animal & Veterinary Chiropractic Working Group Chair
Dr. Gregory Gray chairs the Animal & Veterinary Chiropractic Working Group, advancing chiropractic care applications for animal health. He develops specialized resources and educational content for practitioners working with animal patients across Pennsylvania.
Questions
What benefits do PCA membership provide for Pennsylvania chiropractors?
PCA membership offers legislative advocacy, insurance resources, continuing education opportunities, working group participation, and cost-saving initiatives like reduced x-ray fees.
How does PCA support chiropractic professionals in Pennsylvania?
We provide insurance portals, working groups focused on specialty areas, legislative advocacy for scope-of-practice improvements, and professional development through events like the Northeast Chiro Summit.
What educational resources does PCA offer?
We offer continuing education courses, on-demand learning catalogs, Act 31 mandated reporter training, and specialized educational events for chiropractic professionals.
How can patients find chiropractors through PCA?
Patients can use our Find-a-Doc directory to locate licensed chiropractors across Pennsylvania with verified credentials and practice information.
What legislative initiatives is PCA currently pursuing?
We're working to modernize Pennsylvania's outdated scope-of-practice laws and support national efforts like the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act.
How does PCA help reduce practice costs for members?
Through successful advocacy, we reduced annual x-ray fees for chiropractors from $530 to $195 per tube, saving members $335 annually per machine.
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Reviews (2)
Iadeluca Chiropractic
Jun 11, 2018
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The PCA helps chiropractors and I have found they are professional and very reliable. I can call them with specific questions and if they cannot answer then they refer me to the right person.
Jeff Snyder
Apr 21, 2018
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The PCA is an absolute for any doctor of chiropractic in the Commonwealth of PA. We know membership is essential in order to have strength in numbers when dealing with issues pertaining to practice and public health issues where we can make a huge impact. The PCA has our back and the backs of the consumer (no pun intended). As a practicing chiropractor, the membership fee is a NO BRAINER! Why would you, as a chiropractor, practice without the largest state association in your back pocket, on speed-dial, so you can manage the issues that come up day to day in practice.
The staff at the home office has never been better. Our executive vice president is cordial, respectful, and a true leader who has years of experience which has helped the association greatly over the past number of years. I'm thankful for the PCA and what we as an association have accomplished to protect the rights of chiropractors to practice as well as protecting the health of individuals throughout our state.
The staff at the home office has never been better. Our executive vice president is cordial, respectful, and a true leader who has years of experience which has helped the association greatly over the past number of years. I'm thankful for the PCA and what we as an association have accomplished to protect the rights of chiropractors to practice as well as protecting the health of individuals throughout our state.
