Advancing Chiropractic in 2024

Welcome to the State of Chiropractic podcast with Bharon Hoag, the executive director of the Chiropractic Defense Council. In this episode, recorded on January 8, 2024, Bharon Hoag shares exciting updates on the plans for the year ahead in various countries where the Council operates. Here are the key highlights and insights from this episode:

Introduction:

• Bharon Hoag greets the audience and wishes them a happy new year.
• Reflects on the challenges and changes of the previous year, particularly dealing with the remnants of COVID-19.

Global Overview:

• Shares plans for 2024, emphasizing new initiatives and battles.
• Teases exciting developments in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Content Delivery Changes:

• Acknowledges the decline in viewership and expresses the intention to make podcast updates more tactical and focused on crucial information.
• Plans to minimize rambling and provide more concise updates, with occasional special videos for broader perspectives.

Strategic Planning Meeting:

• Mentions an upcoming strategic planning meeting in February with the entire team to refine goals.
• Expresses commitment to reaching the goal of 5,000 contributors by the end of 2024.

Team Expansion:

• Discusses the expansion of the team, including the addition of attorneys and researchers.
• Expresses faith in the growth to support added expenses and mentions the hiring process is already underway.

Country-Specific Updates:

New Zealand:

• Emphasizes the importance of leveraging opportunities for chiropractic growth in New Zealand.
• Aims to work with the association and school to enhance chiropractic's role in healthcare delivery.

Australia:

• Highlights Operation Free Speech, encouraging chiropractors to use social media and marketing more aggressively.
• Addresses challenges with Opera and asserts support for chiropractors facing issues related to their marketing.

Canada:

• Breaks down tactical plans for British Columbia, focusing on the x-ray issue and Bill 36 implementation.
• Discusses ongoing cases and emphasizes the need for chiropractors to reach out to the Council for support.

United States:

• Provides insights into the challenges with military work, anticipating a challenging year due to the presidential election.
• Announces the Council's focus on building relationships and infrastructure in 2024 for a major push in 2025.
• Touches on animal chiropractic work and the Council's efforts to address challenges chiropractors face in certain states.

Closing Remarks:

• Concludes with gratitude for the continued support from chiropractors globally.
• Teases upcoming developments in military integration and animal chiropractic.

The State of Chiropractic podcast promises an eventful and impactful year ahead, with the Council strategically working towards the advancement and protection of chiropractic practices worldwide.