Publications by authors named "Karl C Kranz"
Objective: The purpose of this article is to explore concerns regarding sections of the federal workers' compensation law that apply to the treatment and management of work-related injuries of federal employees by chiropractors, and to offer a call to action for change.
Discussion: A 1974 amendment to the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) stipulates that chiropractic services rendered to injured federal workers are reimbursable. However, the only reimbursable chiropractic treatment is "manual manipulation of the spine to correct a subluxation as demonstrated by X-ray to exist.
Objective: This report summarizes the closing plenary session of the Association of Chiropractic Colleges Educational Conference-Research Agenda Conference 2014. The purpose of this session was to examine patient-centered medical homes and accountable care organizations from various speakers' viewpoints and to discuss how chiropractic could possibly work within, and successfully contribute to, the changing health care environment.
Discussion: The speakers addressed the complex topic of patient-centered medical homes and accountable care organizations and provided suggestions for what leadership strategies the chiropractic profession may need to enhance chiropractic participation and contribution to improving our nation's health.
Objective: This report describes the process, participation, and recommendations of a set of consensus conferences on strategy for professional growth that emphasized elements of public trust and alignment between the chiropractic profession and its stakeholders.
Methods: In February and August 2006, an invitational group of leaders in the chiropractic profession convened an ad hoc Chiropractic Strategic Planning Conference. Public notice was given and support solicited through the Foundation of Chiropractic Education and Research.