P04.34. Should Medicare expand allowable chiropractic services?
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Purpose Chiropractic care is covered under Medicare, but the scope of services is restricted. The Demonstration of Expanded Coverage of Chiropractic Services under Medicare projected that expanded services would cost Medicare up to $1.15 billion annually. The potential expansion of chiropractic services under Medicare remains controversial. Advocates for expansion cite clinical effectiveness and high patient satisfaction, while critics point to compliance issues and projected cost increases.
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