More Payers Backing Chiropractic Care in 2020

This article from a website for the managed care industry states that many insurance plans including the military plan Tricare will be increasing coverage for chiropractic care after many studies now showing it reduces costs, reduces surgeries, and reduces opioid prescriptions.
Are you so surprised that this has taken so long?
Chiropractic care is becoming a method more recognized as a way to better treat patients and avoid pharmacological pain management methods.

More Payers Backing Chiropractic Care in 2020

House Introduces Bill to Expand Chiropractic Access to Military Retirees, Families

A bill introduced last week in the House of Representatives and would expand access to chiropractic services to military retirees, dependents and survivors through the Department of Defense TRICARE health program.
It would also establish, in the wake of the nationwide opioid crisis, an important non-drug option for pain management in the program.
Do you think this would be beneficial for the military and their families?
House Introduces Bill to Expand Chiropractic Access to Military Retirees, Families

Legislation Introduced in U.S. Congress to Further Integrate DCs in Military, VA Health Care Systems

Two new bipartisan bills ( how often have we recently heard the word bipartisan?) have been introduced concerning increased integration of chiropractic services into the military system. A House bill would expand access to chiropractic care through inclusion of benefits in the Tricare insurance program to retired military and their families. The Senate bill would expand chiropractic services to all VA treatment facilities.
Do you think these are worthwhile objectives?
Legislation Introduced in U.S. Congress to Further Integrate DCs in Military, VA Health Care Systems