You might also want to think about attending the WFC Second conference on education in chiropractic. The focus of this conference will be the role of philosophy in chiropractic and more specifically in chiropractic education. This conference will be held in Fort Lauderdale in November 2000 and will be co-chaired by Dr. David Koch, President of the Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic and Dr. Reed Phillips, President of Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. News from Around the World Israel 61 DCs in the country, five years ago, there were 20 DCs. Private insurance covers chiropractic care, but not federal programs.
Coverage is available for disabled veterans.
HMOs are beginning to be a force in Israel. DCs practice under common law but there is no specific chiropractic legislation. Legislation is pending for alternative providers and allied health providers under one omnibus bill. This legislation will provide for a chiropractic board and the establishment of rules and regulations concerning the profession. The primary fight at the time involves achieving and maintaining primary contact status.