President’s Report: Provider Non-Discrimination and Section 2706(a)

Federal law includes protections against discrimination toward licensed healthcare providers—but what does that mean for chiropractors and their patients? In this President’s Report, ICA President Dr. Joe Betz discusses Section 2706(a), the provider non-discrimination provision enacted through the Affordable Care Act, and why the ICA is advocating for clearer federal interpretation and meaningful enforcement. Dr. Betz explains how policies involving network participation, covered services, reimbursement, and utilization management can affect provider fairness and patient access. He also clarifies that the provision does not require health plans to contract with every provider and allows reimbursement differences based on quality or performance measures. Watch to learn why the ICA believes stronger implementation is essential to protecting patient choice and access to chiropractic care. #ICA #Chiropractic #PatientAccess #ProviderNonDiscrimination #PatientChoice