2008 House Bill 5759: Expand chiropractors scope of practice

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Introduced by Rep. Kathy Angerer (D) on February 19, 2008, to expand the allowable scope of practice for chiropractors. Among other things the bill authorizes the treatment of the entire "musculoskeletal system," and the use of “imaging technology” in addition to x-rays.
- Referred to the House Health Policy Committee on February 19, 2008.
  - Reported in the House on November 13, 2008, with the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
  - Substitute offered in the House on December 3, 2008, to replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described. The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on December 3, 2008.
  - Amendment offered by Rep. Kathy Angerer (D) on December 3, 2008.
Passed 63 to 46 in the House on December 3, 2008.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
Received in the Senate on December 4, 2008.

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1) Massage Parlor? by Anonymous on November 18, 2008
The last time I heard the term "massage parlor" was my neighbor's great uncle nearly forty years ago. You must be old or a frequent visitor of the "massage parlor".
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2) This is a very good idea! by Anonymous Citizen on November 15, 2008
Chiropractic is a money-saving method of effective treatment for common age-related and acquired musculoskelital conditions. It will save the consumer money, is approved by most insurance plans and can avoid costly hospital procedures that drive up medicare and insurance costs.

Time to remove the restrictions on trained chiropractors forced into place by a protectionist conventional medical system! As our health-related costs skyrocket, this is one way to lower them without the need for a one-size-fits-all federal health care system.
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3) Thank You Very Little by Anonymous Citizen on February 25, 2008
most of these quacks shouldn't even be allowed to see "patients". A good massage parlor is probably better therapy.
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