American Chiropractic Association (ACA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Chiropractic
Member Type(s): Doctors of Chiropractic, chiropractic students
Scope: National - United States
Formed: 1930
Address: 1701 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA, 22209, USA
Phone: 703-276-8800
Fax: 703-243-2593
Email: memberinfo@acatoday.org
Website: www.acatoday.org

Description:

The ACA is the world's largest association for doctors of chiropractic.

Mission/Aims:

The ACA is a professional organization representing Doctors of Chiropractic. Its mission is to preserve, protect, improve and promote the chiropractic profession and the services of Doctors of Chiropractic for the benefit of patients they serve. The purpose of the ACA is to provide leadership in health care and a positive vision for the chiropractic profession and its natural approach to health and wellness. On behalf of the chiropractic profession, we accomplish our mission and purpose by affecting public policy and legislation, by promoting high standards in professional ethics and quality of treatment and by carrying out a dynamic strategic plan to help ensure the professional growth and success of Doctors of Chiropractic.

Principal Activities:

Government advocacy
Insurance advocacy
Communications
Public relations
Education and training

Verification Criteria:

Chiropractic licenses are issued by state licensing boards.