Wisconsin Chiropractic Association

Board of Directors

 

March 7, 2002

Minutes

 

The following are informative minutes of the March 7, 2002 meeting of the WCA Board of Directors. Please note that these minutes may not cover all of the subjects discussed or motions passed by the board. The portion of the minutes dealing with confidential attorney-client communications, personnel issues, legislative strategies, communications with legislators, communications with government employees, political contribution strategies and specific complaints or information about individual practitioners is considered confidential by the board. WCA members may obtain detailed minutes by contacting the WCA office.

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by WCA President Sherry Walker, DC at the WCA building in Madison. The board was informed by Dr. Walker that Dr. Tim McGinnis had regretfully submitted his resignation as a member of the board due to health reasons. Individual board members noted their deep regret at Dr. McGinnis’s resignation and sent their best wishes for a full recovery. The Northeast district will hold an election to replace Dr. McGinnis on March 14th.

 

Back Pack Presentation

 

A presentation was made by Tim Turino, DC about the potential for a WCA endorsement for a back pack program he has developed. In addition Dr. Turino requested $10,000 of funding which would cover his expenses in developing a training program for doctors to present education material to schools and the media. Dr. Turino also discussed the potential for revenue if the WCA decided to offer back packs for sale to its members.

 

After discussion, the board decided that this opportunity would best be handled by developing materials similar to the WCA sponsored Food Drive. Dr. Walker reminded the board that the WCA does not endorse individual entrepreneurial activity and that all of the doctors that work on WCA committees or projects are uncompensated volunteers. The board requested staff to write to Dr. Turino and thank him for his presentation but to decline participation in his activity.

 

Applicants seeking regular membership:     

 

            Mark J. Anderson, DC                          Hortonville, WI

            Ridge M. Benedum, DC                                    Middleton, WI

            Kevin B. Donnelly, DC                          Mt. Prospect, IL

Jocelyn K. Halpin, DC                           Waukesha, WI

Sean C. Halpin, DC                               Waukesha, WI

Martin J. Joepeck, DC                           West Allis, WI

Dan W. Neises, DC                              Green Bay, WI

Gregory J. Nystrom, DC                        Green Bay, WI

Brian K. Gray, DC                                Osceda, WI

Allen C. Orth, DC                                 Abbotsford, WI

Michael D. Tremba, DC                                    Louisville, KY

David M. Van Drisse, DC                     DePere, WI

Tony L. Weyenberg, DC                       Neenah, WI     

 

Motion carried

 

Motion Three: Moved by McMahon, seconded by Henrichs to approve the following:

 

Motion Four: Moved by McMahon, seconded by Masche to approve the following:

 

Fall Convention speakers

 

The board discussed the fall convention  and the topics to be presented by Drs. Rakowski, Curl, and Lipton.

 

CHIEF

 

The board discussed this year’s CHIEF campaign and the necessity for increased resources due to several factors:

 

-          The election of a Governor

-          Re-districting

-          The intense political activity surrounding the PT and small business bills

 

New Payments Program

 

The board was given an overview of this new business program to be taught by WCA Executive Director Russ Leonard. The program will have two primary objectives. The first is to train doctors and their staffs on the legal requirements before they may charge late fees or finance charges. The second, to discuss appropriate methods that chiropractors may use to set up payment plans for their patients.

 

Croft Guidelines

 

The Sine Research Institute requested the endorsement of the “The Croft Guidelines” for the treatment of cervical acceleration deceleration injuries. After a brief discussion, the board determined that since the Spine Research Institute is a private organization that they should submit their guidelines to the colleges for review and that the WCA would consider an endorsement based on the response of the colleges.

 

Patient Quality Assurance Surveys

 

The board discussed the patient quality assurance surveys that were sent by our members. They requested that the staff develop a “model” survey that could potentially be given to our members.

 

Standards of Care Survey

 

The board held a preliminary discussion about the potential of surveying our members about the amounts and types of care that is provided to patients under different clinical conditions. While the board was intrigued by the possibilities there are many variables to consider before surveying on this topic. The board requested staff to further explore the clinical issues related to this type of survey for discussion at a future meeting.

 

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 2:00 p.m.