[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 17, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E456-E457]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      NEW GUIDELINES RELEASED BY COUNCIL ON CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 17, 1999

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, on October 1, 1998, the Council on 
Chiropractic Practice released new guidelines on chiropractic practice. 
These guidelines represent the culmination of a three year effort 
involving practicing chiropractors in 12 countries.
  Titled ''Vertebral Subluxation in Chiropractic Practice,'' the 
document has qualified for inclusion in the National Guidelines 
Clearinghouse, a project of the Agency for Health Care Policy and 
Research.
  An estimated 40 million Americans utilize chiropractic health care 
services. These guidelines will improve the quality and value of

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chiropractic services for these citizens. I want to acknowledge the 
Council on Chiropractic Practice, the World Chiropractic Alliance, and 
the Chiropractic Leadership Alliance of New Jersey for playing 
instrumental roles in their development. I commend them for their hard 
work in developing these guidelines and their dedication to improving 
patient care.

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