Chiropractors and Federal Regulations During COVID19

Last week we were disappointed to have the state of Colorado shut us down as a non-essential business and have been fighting to get care back for our patients. Chiropractors are primary-contact healthcare providers who provide essential care, including (but not limited to) managing acute and urgent musculoskeletal conditions.…These services are critical for managing cases that otherwise could end up in emergency rooms, worsening an already difficult situation.

The Federal government has heard this and has determined that chiropractors are an essential part of the medical infratructure workforce according to an advisory memorandum dated March 28, 2020 by the US Department of Homeland Security.  This was released to help slow the rate of COVID19 while providing people with critical care and resources those in need.  It has been determined that, “chiropractors are primary-contact healthcare providers who provide essential care, including (but not limited to) managing acute and urgent musculoskeletal conditions.…These services are critical for managing cases that otherwise could end up in emergency rooms, worsening an already difficult situation.”