Multidisciplinary Practice: Don’t Wing It

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Don’t know the staffing requirements?

The professionals most frequently associated with chiropractors in a multidisciplinary setting are Massage Therapists (21.3%), Medical Doctors (12.3%), Physical Therapists (11.2%), and Acupuncturists (9.0%). State-specific Chiropractic, Medical, and Physical Therapy Practices Acts regulate the scope of practice of each of their respective professions. In addition, the Stark Laws define Federal staffing and referral requirements. In some states. it is actually illegal for a chiropractor to employ a medical physician or physical therapist. In others, professional staff can be hired by a chiropractor with the same ease as lay staff members. An experienced consultant should be able to clarify the specific staffing requirements for your state.