Introduced
by
To expand the allowable scope of practice for chiropractors. Among other things the bill authorizes the treatment of “misalignments that cause nerve interference or joint dysfunction,” rather than just the “misalignments of the human spine” currently within the scope of practice. The bill also allows the use of “imaging technology” in addition to x-rays by chiropractors. Note: The <a href="http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(epy5ac3y0ltuvu55dy1f3u55))/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectname=mcl-500-3475">Michigan Insurance Code</a> mandates that a health insurance policy that covers any chiropractor services must cover the entire range of what chiropractors are allowed to do, which this bill would expand.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 59 to 50 (details)
