Chiropractic leaders address insurance inequality at Nevada Chiropractic Council meeting

The Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor convened on April 25, 2025, to discuss critical issues surrounding healthcare provider equality and insurance practices in Nevada. The meeting featured testimony from a prominent local healthcare leader, who emphasized the need for equitable treatment of chiropractic physicians within the state's insurance framework.

The speaker, a fourth-generation Las Vegas resident and CEO of Advanced Spine and Posture, highlighted their extensive background in the medical field, including roles on various national and state boards related to chiropractic care. They presented a PowerPoint outlining the disparities faced by chiropractors in insurance reimbursement compared to other healthcare providers.

Central to the discussion was the Affordable Care Act's Section 2706, which aims to prevent discrimination against healthcare providers. The speaker pointed out that, according to both federal and Nevada state law, chiropractors are recognized as physicians and should receive equal reimbursement from insurance companies. They referenced specific sections of Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) that govern health insurance practices, asserting that all healthcare providers must be treated fairly in terms of payment.

The meeting underscored ongoing concerns about insurance inequality in Nevada's healthcare system, with the speaker advocating for legislative changes to ensure that chiropractors and other healthcare providers receive equitable treatment. The committee's discussions are expected to influence future policies aimed at improving healthcare access and fairness in insurance practices across the state.