Chiropractic Doctors Association of Hong Kong

香港執業脊醫協會

E-newsletter July 2017

•CDAHK AGM 2017 Executive Committees

•CDAHK Seminar Chairman
Eric Chun Pu Chu 朱君璞脊醫
• The WFC Assembly
Vice Chairman
• International News and CDAHK Alex Lik Chi Shiu 邵力子脊醫
International Affiliations, DC2017 Honorary Secretary
• THE RUBICON GROUP and CDAHK Kary Ka Wai Lam 林嘉慧脊醫
Honorary Treasurer
THE RUBICON CONFERENCE MELBOURNE
Valerie Kok Yan Chu 朱珏欣脊醫
• Next Generation of Hong Kong Ethics/Education Chair
Chiropractors Rick Pak Wai Lau 劉柏偉脊醫
Public Relation
•We Serve the Community
Jessica H W Lee 李康詠脊醫
•CDAHK on Media Founding Chairman
Vincent W H Chan 陳允灝脊醫
Founding President
Albert C H Leung 梁濟康脊醫
Public Relation (sub committee)
Tracy Wong 王永晞脊醫
 CDAHK AGM 2017
CDAHK is moving in the right direction with the balanced philosophy, arts, and science. Through
diligence, patience and a strong team based approach to leadership; we have bolstered our
association’s financial position and made our community to choose us as the top healthcare
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professional. OF the
CDAHK CODE OF
is becoming PRACTICE
more relevant to the wider health care community, the international
community and, most importantly, our members

In Year 2017, we are moving closer to our vision, which is a

vitalistic healthcare system that focuses on enhancing
patients’ health though chiropractic. With the support of our
members, we will make anything possible. If you know of
someone who should join us, please take them to our ECs
and support of our profession in the right direction. I extend
my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for standing with us
through all the challenges, and sharing our vision for a
brighter and healthier Hong Kong.

Our membership has continued to grow under the management of Dr Kary

Chow, Honorary Secretary, and we now have 90 local members. It is exciting
to have more members and fellow colleagues share our passion and effort in
promoting chiropractic and making it an accessible, mainstream healthcare
choice for the public.

We were grateful to have Dr Rick Lau as our Education Committee, who had arranged
many seminars throughout the past year. In 2016, Dr. David Bellin, Director of the Life
University Chiropractic Research Center in Beijing spoke about the “Thompson
Technique,” Dr. Jean-Philippe Pialasse shared his research on“Vestibular stimulation to
probe sensorimotor control in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis,” Dr. Kai Yuen IP
spoke about “Knee problems with common knee surgery,” and Dr Lau himself shared
about “Pelvis technique” with all of our members. In the beginning of January 2017 a
“Review of Canvassing, Advertising, and Website regulation of the revised Code of
Practice” with lawyers from Reedsmith were also being arranged by Dr Lau

Drs Jessica Lee and Tracy Wong, Public Relations, continue to create a
positive image of the profession in the community. Yellow Pages, Book Fair
Sharing Talk on “ 脊 醫 才 會 知 的 秘 密 ”, Chiropractic Talk for i-Chair Staff,
Newspaper Interviews for Dr. Kong Backpacks, Book Fair Spinal Check Ups
and Kids Chiropractic Talk for i-Chair, World Spine Day 2016, Public
Transportation Advertisements, Chiropractic Talk for EGL Staff for 0/3 Baby,
Collaborating with Endorsement Companies, and Membership Affairs were
all managed to increase the image and unity of our association.

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 Dr. Tracy Wong had earned her hard work and dedication and
received the appreciation by the CDAHK this year. She has put
in a lot of time and effort to promote the profession. Dr. Tracy
Wong is a highly efficient person with great ideas and a positive
mindset and we are grateful to have had her in the PR area.

Gala Banquet
Eaton Hotel on March 4th, 2017

CDAHK 2017 AGM would not have been possible without our
sponsors and exhibitors. We're especially indebted to our two
premier sponsors, each of whom committed to be the key
supporters of the event. Many attendances commented on
the event being one of their most successful in years. With all
breaks and seminars held at the venue, there was plenty of
time for delegates to view the products and services on offer.

CDAHK Seminar
Degeneration of nervous system: Cellular and
Pharmacological
CPD Code: 03216043

Speakers: David T Yew, PhD, DSc, Dr med

Emeritus Professor, Chinese University and Director,
Brain Res. Center, Chinese University.
ok
Fellow of various societies and associations in USA, UK
and E C.
Publication over 300 papers and 20 books/ chapters.
Date: 29 March 2017 (Wednesday)
Time: 20:00 P.M - 22:00 P.M
Venue: Rm01-02, 17/F, Mongkok Comm. Centre, 16
Argyle Street,Mongk

Thank you Dr. David Yew for sharing his research on the
degeneration on the nervous system and his work on Alzheimer's
disease. The presentation was very
informative and inspiring which
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provided our members so much
knowledge and insight on the
current medical research
currently at the Chinese University
of Hong Kong.

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A Practice Philosophy for the 21st Century Seminar

Date: 4th March 2017

(Wednesday)
Time: 18:30 P.M - 20:00 P.M
Venue: Eaton Hotel

As one of the purpose of the CDAHK is to optimize health, Dr Chrisna Cuncliffe introduced us the ACC paradigm made
by the Association of Chiropractic Colleges. The Principle of chiropractic is “the body's innate recuperative power is
affected by and integrated through the nervous system.” Therefore, when we practice chiropractic, we shall include
1) establishing a diagnosis, 2) facilitating neurological and biomechanical integrity through appropriate chiropractic
case management; and 3) promoting health.
As chiropractors, we advise and educate patients and communities in structural and spinal hygiene and healthful
living practices. We are also required to have a strong foundation that includes 1) philosophy, 2) science, 3) art, 4)
knowledge, and 5) clinical experience so we can employ the education, knowledge, diagnostic skill, and clinical
judgment necessary to determine appropriate chiropractic care and management.

What is Evidence based practice (EBP)?

Many of us thought that evidence based practice is ONLY
based on research findings. Dr Cuncliffe also reviewed the
common misinterpretation of EBP definition.
EBP ( Sackett D, 1996) is traditionally defined in terms of a
"three legged stool" integrating three basic principles: (1)
the best available research evidence bearing on whether
and why a treatment works, (2) clinical expertise of the
doctor (clinical judgment and experience) to rapidly
identify each patient's unique health state and diagnosis,
their individual risks and benefits of potential interventions,
and (3) patient’s preferences and values. It also equally
relies on clinician’s clinical expertise and patient values.

Course Title: Pelvis Technique Speaker: Dr: Rick P.W. Lau, D.C
Qualifications: Certified strength and conditioning specialist (NSCA, USA)
Course Content:
1. Understand the importance of Pelvis (foundation of our spine)
2. Line drawing for AP/lateral view of the pelvis
3. Different listing and how to adjust them
4. Motion palpation for the pelvis
5. demonstration of adjusting different listing using side posture

Date: Sat, Mar 4, 2017 (same day as AGM!)

Time: 3-5pm (we move to Eaton after seminar for AGM@ 5:30pm)
Page 2 of 9 Venue: Eaton Hotel (Diamond Ball Room VIII) in Jordan

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 The WFC Assembly

With over 30 countries were represented at the Biennial

Assembly, the WFC Assembly, which took place over March 13-14
brought together representatives of national associations from
each of the WFC's seven world regions. The Assembly took on a
new look this year, with special reports punctuating country
reports and a special discussion forum on scope of practice
taking place on the afternoon of the second day's proceedings.

➢ Dr Rick Lau had represented

Hong Kong at the Washington
Hilton Hotel at the WFC Assembly
for the opportunities for networking,
Continue Educations, and other
key side meetings make the
CDAHK’s presence.

WFC President Dr. Espen Johannessen DC emphasized a positive future for the profession, with strong
independent, critical thinkers leading a movement of evidence-informed, patient-centered doctors of
chiropractic. He also mentioned the need for collaboration with other health professionals and the
responsibilities that come with the rights of engaging in an interdisciplinary environment.

The value of the World Federation of Chiropractic Assembly of Members was also mentioned at Dr. Espen
Johannessen’s last section of the speech, “the need to be action-oriented, reminding members that without
action, words have little meaning.” CDAHK committees have the reputations to take development of
chiropractic into action. We also support the organizations like us, in making chiropractic happening in Asia.

 Dr Rick Lau (CDAHK) reported the situation of Hong Kong to

the chiropractic community around the world.

Dr Richard Brown (WFC Secretary-General) interviewed by Dr

Rick Lau (CDAHK) on how Hong Kong 🇭🇰 should provide
better Public Education to the community at the #DC2017

Dr. Elise Hewitt (ACA), Immediate Past President of ACA

Pediatric Council, is at the #DC2017 today with Dr Rick Lau
(CDAHK) to share with us about chiropractic pediatrics of
the 21st century.

➢ Dr Pete Garbutt delivered an inspirational

presentation of the work of chiropractors at the Rio
Olympic and Paralympic Games. In an insightful
lecture, Dr Garbutt explained the ground rules for
getting involved in elite level sport, stressing that while
there were great opportunities, getting to the top was
the product of grit and determination

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 CDAHK had an opportunity to network with more than 1,300 doctors of chiropractic from around the world.

To be inspired by the world's largest session of chiropractic poster and research presentations. Dr Jan
Hartvigsen DC, PhD (Denmark) is an outstanding researcher and he was interviewed by Dr Rick Lau for his
view of chiropractic. Professor's research focus is on longitudinal studies dealing with spinal and
musculoskeletal pain in the population. In addition he has published randomized clinical trials in the area of
conservative treatment of back and neck pain, musculoskeletal chest pain, and osteoarthritis of the hip. He
has a strong interest in research methodology and has published many systematic reviews as well as papers
dealing with diagnosis, reliability of manual examination procedures and clinimetrics.

The International Federation of Sports Chiropractic / Fé dé ration

Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport (FICS) is comprised of
national chiropractic sports councils worldwide and individual
members, and has affiliations with international organizations
within the chiropractic profession and the world of sports. The
Sports Chiropractic Council of Hong Kong China is the official
member of FICS that represent our country in the international
level. One of our goal is to see that Hong Kong athletes in all
sports have access to the specialized skills of chiropractors as
part of the sports health care team.

FICS assembly. It was a great time meeting for Dr Rick Lau (CDAHK) to
meet with Dr. Martin Camara DC (Philippine), Asia FICS representative,
and Dr. Jackie Huang DC ICCSD (Taiwan). Also got a chance to meet
with some of the other countries representatives, and share ideas
about sport chiropractic. Together we can make Hong Kong athletes
strong.

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 International News and CDAHK International Affiliations
DC2017
Night before the WFC Meetings, Dr Rick Lau had arrived
Washington and meeting with Dr Junyong An (President of the
Korean Chiropractic Association)

For the first time, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), the World Federation of
Chiropractic (WFC), and the Association for Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) are joining forces to
present a world-class chiropractic program that features compelling scientific research, global
perspectives on the future of the profession, and inspirational sessions delivered by the profession's
thought leaders and content experts. DC2017 is the 14th WFC Biennial Congress, the 24th ACC
Research Agenda Conference (ACC-RAC), and the 2017 National Chiropractic Leadership
Conference (ACA-NCLC), hosted by the American Chiropractic Association at the Washington
Hilton in Washington, D.C. With over 1200 attendees, DC2017 created a buzz amongst practising
chiropractors, researchers, academics and presenters. Value of patient-centered care and the
need for collaboration were being pinpointed by Dr Brian Goldman. It was emphasized as a critical
component of modern healthcare.

 A forum of "Scienceand Semantics: The Future

of Subluxation", chaired by Dr Eric Russell, was
hosted on the first day of DC2017. Dr Dave
Newell (AECC Lecturer), Dr Laurie Tassell
(President of Chiropractor’s Association of
Australia), Dr Ayla Azad (Chair of Ontario
Chiropractic Association) and Dr Adrian
Wenban (Principal of Barcelona College of
Chiropractic) debated on the subluxation
concept. AECC Lecturer David Newell States
there is "Zero" Evidence for Subluxation by stating
that "The subluxation as vitalistic concept, an
impediment in and of itself to health and well
being, impeding the expression of higher
intelligence is not only entirely bereft of any evidence whatsoever but is a complete non starter even
as a scientific question."On the support of subluxation, Principal Dr Adrian Wenban mentioned that
as a research perspective, that the chiropractic profession has the responsibility of developing a
body of research that supports or negates chiropractic theory. Not testing chiropractic theory so we
'fit in' is akin to abrogating our responsibility to explore the utility of the chiropractic paradigm for fear
of what others might think. We might debate whether such a paradigm actually exists, but that
would be a broader topic and require delving into the non-evidence based world of the philosophy
of science.

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  Congratulations to the Barcelona College of
Chiropractic (BCC) on their recent accreditation
achievement from the European Council on
Chiropractic Education. BCC was awarded the
maximum accreditation. BCC has the visió n that sees
human beings and society developing sustainably
through the cultivation and enrichment of the human
body, mind and spirit. BCC believes that educating
chiropractors has an integral role to play on bringing
that vision to fruition. BCC provides chiropractic
students with the educational opportunity to gain the
attitudes, knowledge, skills needed to become safe
and competent primary contact health care providers
capable of practicing either independently or in a
collaborative setting. This was a long journey and the
CDAHK is thrilled for Dr. Adrian Wenban, Principal of
BCC and his team. Future Spanish chiropractors can
register in Hong Kong as well!

➢ The New Zealand College of Chiropractic is

proud to announce its achievement of Category 1
rating following its recent review from NZQA (New
Zealand Qualifications Authority) on 1 March 2017.
This is the highest possible rating from NZQA and
the accreditation report had no
recommendations for the College - this in itself is
an outstanding achievement.
NZQA is responsible for the quality assurance of
education providers and their review concluded
that the NZQA is highly confident in the College’s
educational performance and self-assessment.
Dr Phil McMaster, President and one of the
founders of the College, commented on the
NZQA accreditation report by saying "this is an
outstanding achievement by students, staff, faculty, the Board of Trustees and the valued
stakeholders that have supported the College for many years. With this excellent result in mind, the
College will continue to lead chiropractic education and set the standards worldwide."

THE RUBICON GROUP and CDAHK

In September 2012, Dr Eric Chu (CDAHK) was involved in
a discussion among chiropractic colleagues, the friends
who have been dedicated lives for chiropractic
development. The group had committed ourselves to
meet, share, debate, and discuss about our professional
and personal lives to change humanity. The group has
always been mentors in pushing the highest standard of
educational excellence and clinical mastery. We have
met semi-annually to continue to explore a common
vision for the future of the chiropractic profession around
the globe, as well as to develop the organization itself to
be better prepared to facilitate that shared future.
Today, the Rubicon Group had envisaged universal
access to chiropractic care in many cities, for improved
performance, the enrichment of human potentials,
greater health and well being

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The Rubicon Group believes that people deserve a
healthy, happy life, and that chiropractic helps them
achieve it. There are so many ways you can get
involved in helping Spinal Research create &
communicate knowledge. On April 7th 2017, we
have attended a meeting between representatives
of TRG and the Australian Spinal Research
Foundation in Melbourne Australia. Spinal Research
facilitates research that investigates the hypothesis
that chiropractic care leads to better nervous system
function, thereby enhancing health, quality of life
and human performance.

➢ TRG and the Australian Chiropractic Colleges, had a

research agenda meeting with the Australian Spinal
Research Foundation, discussed on the research
agenda that builds an evidence base in support of
chiropractic, and grows certainty within the profession
and community, resulting in chiropractic becoming a
first choice in health care. We want to create the
knowledge that informs and enables chiropractic
professionals, leaders and influencers to understand
and communicate the benefits of chiropractic care.

THE RUBICON CONFERENCE MELBOURNE

➢ The Rubicon Conference Melbourne offers a carefully
assembled curriculum providing cutting edge content that
the chiropractors will be able to put to work on Monday
morning. Following this conference the chiropractors
understood more about how chiropractic works, how
doctors can articulate the vision as a chiropractor in an
evidence-informed and scientifically rigorous manner and
how doctors can engage the future of the profession around
the globe to assure adjustment-oriented, neurologically-
centered chiropractic care is recognized for its contribution
to humankind.
After two days of meetings with the 10 Principled TIC College
Presidents (The Rubicon Group) designing the spread,
development and impact of TIC education and patient
awareness worldwide, we have started the Melbourne,
Australia seminar with 350 doctors.

➢ The Advances of Neuroscience at the Rubicon Conference on

April 8th 2017: Drs. Haavik and Holt with share their research history
and demonstrating the body of knowledge that has been amassed
over the past 15 years and the implications of this research in the
practices of chiropractors. Together they will bring the latest in
neuroscience research enriching the value and clinical utility of the
chiropractic approach to health and well-being. This is a translational
lecture bringing current basic science research findings to the
adjusting table of the chiropractor for the benefit of his/her patient.

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 Bruce Lipton, Ph.D. cellular biologist and author, was formerly an Associate Professor of Anatomy at the
University of Wisconsin’s School of Medicine and Research Scientist at Stanford University’s School of
Medicine. Dr. Lipton has served as a Visiting Professor at Palmer College, Life Chiropractic College West
and The New Zealand College of Chiropractic. He is the author of the bestselling books The Biology of
Belief and The Honeymoon Effect, and co-author of Spontaneous Evolution. He was at the Rubicon
conference shares about how chiropractic changes cellular biology of human body

The ACC Initiative is driven by a group of dedicated industry leaders committed to the future of
chiropractic, and the CDAHK presents at the Rubicon Conference is to support the establishment of
Australian Chiropractic College (ACC) as they will support Hong Kong to develop our own chiropractic
college. The ACC Initiative is a Non For Profit organisation whose purpose is to: Advance public
knowledge and understanding of chiropractic; encourage, promote and facilitate education in health in
connection with the Science, Art, Philosophy and Politics of chiropractic; and represent the interests and
concerns of the ACC Initiative to government, the community and the profession. Dr Patrick Sim, leader
of the ACC was overwhelmed with gratitude for all our generous sponsors from The Rubicon Group, and
the ACC is thrilled to announce that they have received $250 000 in donations from the weekend!

➢ The CDAHK has been working with Life

University to bring Life Chiropractic education
to China/Hong Kong.

 The Hong Kong chiropractic students at the

Rubicon Conference in Melbourne Australia

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Next Generation of Hong Kong Chiropractors
Dr. Eric Chu was honored to meet with many HK chiropractic students in Australia during the Rubicon
Conference with Dr Alvin Hsu (CDAHK member). We shared our lives as foreign students, the recent Hong
Kong elections, and how young doctors see their role as the future Hong Kong Chiropractors.
When I asked the students, "Why do you chose chiropractic as your life career?". Most of them tell me that,
they were either being helped by a chiropractor, or influenced by one of us in HK. In fact, many of our
members have a second generation chiropractor returning and we may eventually have a "脊二代" term
soon. This implies to the profession that we have done something great, and our children want to become
chiropractors because the second generation is also proud of what their parents.
This chiropractic movement is unstoppable. We already know that the future chiropractic will switch from
survival of the fittest (old time) to cooperation (future); Take over/defeat others (old time) to Strategic
relationships (future); Kingmakers/inventors to complex partnerships; and unsustainable system/ players
crawling to the top to system of multiple parts working in collaborations. I was at the old time and it's our
duty to nurture the future doctors.
Hong Kong's healthcare community relies on the generation of young doctors who are keen in developing
a prosperous vitalistic society. I am looking forward to their return and serve a greater purpose of good.

Special thanks to RMIT 5th year student Damien Tam, who organized the event at the Father’s Office
Restaurant in Melbourne Australia. We are looking forward to see their return and serve our community
together.

Hong Kong Policy: One of the CDAHK’s mission is to maintain and promote chiropractic's unique identity as
a non-therapeutic, drugless and surgical-free health science, based on its fundamental principles and
philosophy. We also provide leadership in the establishment of chiropractic policies and promote the
quality and authenticity of chiropractic education.

A "Concerned Health Care Services Policy Meeting" was held on March 3, 2017. At the meeting, a number
of healthcare representatives including Drs Vincent Chan and Eric Chu (CDAHK) had met with the
Permanent Secretary for Food and Health, Mr. Patrick Nip. We expressed our views on the areas of concern
for the professions. The summary of the meeting is included.
1) the composition of the members of the Hong Kong Chiropractic Council shall take into account the
representativeness of the organizations, reflecting the needs of the industry
2) the revision of the code of practice for chiropractors by the Hong Kong Chiropractic Council had limited
the provision of chiropractic services, prohibit the development of the industry and our scope of practice.
3) e-health record should be accessible to registered chiropractors, so that the chiropractors can obtain
medical records for patients benefit
4) urge the Council and government to follow up the sick doctor to issue sick certification
5) we are preparing to set up a chiropractic school
Most our members concerned are voiced to the Health Bureau during this meeting. However, if you have
any recommendations and like to be more involved, please feel free join our subcommittees and support.
Together we build a better chiropractic profession for Hong Kong.

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 ➢ From top left to bottom right,
CDAHK on Media Dr. Tracy Wong, CDAHK Assisting Public
Relations Dr. Joseph Wong, CDAHK
Member Dr. Eric Chu, CDAHK Chairman
Mr. Chiu, COO from Dr. Max

 Dr. Max and CDAHK are preparing an

introductory video for scoliosis screening
program for schoolchildren across the city
of Hong Kong. Stay tuned for more
details!

Dr Valerie Chu, CDAHK Treasurer,

was interviewed by SingPao for
chiropractic and knee pain
Dr Valerie Chu, CDAHK Treasurer, was
interviewed by SingPao for
chiropractic and knee pain

 Drs Vincent Chan (founding  Dr Eric Chu, CDAHK Chairman, was

president) and Keith Wong (past
executive committee) comments on
the recent statistic of the neck pain
statistic due to mobile device on the
news.
interviewed on TVB to comment on
the correction of Pelvic Imbalanced
with a new invention: Japanese Toe
Rings.

“Everyone should be  CDAHK member Dr Tony

Cheung's Column on disc herniation
and chiropractic.
benefited from Chiropractic
care in Hong Kong.”

 Dr Vincent Chan (founding president)

was interviewed by the Economics Times  Dr Keith Wong, CDAHK member was
for the right position of using mobile interviewed by the Economics Times for
phone. the chronic arthritis on May 3rd 2017

 Dr Vincent Chan (founding

 Dr Vincent Chan (founding president)
was interviewed by the on.cc for advice of
patient who suffers from Ankylosing
spondylitis.
 Dr Vincent Chan (founding president)
was interviewed on the CRNTT for the
youth neck pain from mobile device
president) and Keith Wong (past
executive committee) comments
on the recent statistic of the
paralysis caused by prolong use of
mobile device.

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We Serve our Community
We foster the professional and technical development of chiropractic through programs of
community service, political, and social action.

The report prepared by Mercer Health and Benefits, "Do

Chiropractic Physician Services for Treatment of Low Back and
Neck Pain Improve the Value of Health Benefit Plans?" concludes
that chiropractic care "is likely to achieve equal or better health
outcomes at a cost that compares very favorably to most
therapies that are routinely covered in U.S. health benefit plans".
Dr Eric Chu DC (CDAHK) had attended the 25th Anniversary of
our insurance broker, the KSY Insurance. It was another
opportunity to share with CEOs of insurance companies,
associations and the Legislative Councils: Elizabeth Quat and K P
Chan (Insurance Sector) about how chiropractic can
reduce workers compensation cost by conservative care and
issuing Sick Leave Certifications.

About the Mercer Health and Benefits report: Niteesh Choudhry, MD, PhD, assistant professor at Harvard Medical
School, and Arnold Milstein, MD, MPH, chief physician at Mercer Health and Benefits, evaluated the peer-
reviewed literature and constructed an economic model to estimate the likely impact of expanding chiropractic
coverage for neck and low back pain within U.S. health plans, including the relative cost-effectiveness of
coverage of chiropractic physician services compared to coverage only for medical physician services (medical
doctors, osteopathic doctors, physical therapists and others).

Dividing differences in total costs of care per episode of care between chiropractic and other care modalities by
differences in their effectiveness provided the authors with estimates of effectiveness measured in dollars per
quality-adjusted life years (QALY) units. According to the report, estimates based on dollars per QALY units "are a
common currency for assessing the value of health care interventions and thus facilitate the comparison of
chiropractic care for spinal disorders with other treatments for these conditions as well as unrelated disorders."
To calculate unit prices payable by U.S. insurers for the coverage of low back and neck pain care, the authors
pulled billing data from Mercer Health Online, which houses data for more than 80 large employer-sponsored
health plans covering nearly 3 million members. Of note, prescription drug expenditures were not included in the
analysis; inclusion of said expenditures presumably would have increased non-chiropractic costs of care
significantly.
To work harmoniously with other health care organizations and governments
in a humanitarian effort to foster chiropractic and spinal hygiene in the fields
of family health, Drs. Jessica Lee and Tracy Wong (Public Relation
Committees) had an initial meeting with the Student Committee from the
Hong Kong University Medical Society in regards to our potential
collaboration on their up coming event. The theme for their Medical Health
Exhibition this year is Musculoskeletal Health! 💀 At CDAHK, we make it our
goal to promote Chiropractic and its benefits on health and wellness. Public
education is something we strive to do as an association. We encourage
everyone to support them as much as we do!

To champion the principle that every Hong Kong citizen has

the right to freedom of choice in health care and be able to
choose unhampered the doctor and the healing art of
his/her choice, Drs Rick Lau (Education Committee) and Dr
Douglass Cheng (member) provide regular spinal health
seminars to the community.

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 Based in Abingdon, just outside Oxford, the Thank you for

McTimoney College of Chiropractic offers a number
of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
supporting
delivered from its custom-designed premises. CDAHK
Professor Christina Cunliffe PhD DC CBiol FRSB FCC,
Principal of McTimoney Chiropractic College, and
the CDAHK presenting to the educational institutes CDAHK is the largest
on Chiropractic Education of UK and HK and shared Chiropractic
Professional body in
the purpose to educate and train students to be competent in the philosophy,
Hong Kong. Most of the
science and art of chiropractic, in order to benefit patients.
members are full-time
practicing chiropractic
➢ On March 7th, 2017 evening, The BPP University doctors and all are
was very successful and many thanks for those serving the public
who attended and shown interest in studying professionally. CDAHK
Chiropractic. Special thanks to Professor Christina
has actively involved in
Cunliffe DC PhD and Dr. Eric Chu DC for the
all kinds of chiropractic
insightful educations, and personal sharing from Dr
activities and public
Albert Leung and Alvin Hsu. For further applications
to the McTimoney College of Chiropractic, please health care events
contact KirstieYeung@bpp.com. since its establishment.
With the supports from
local chiropractors,
 CDAHK Drs Jessica Lee (Public Relation
until now, CDAHK is the
Committee) and Valerie Chu (Treasurer)
are planning a year of chiropractic fastest growing
strategy with the Sinomax, who has been chiropractic
supporting the CDAHK in building a association ever in
vitalistic city for many years. Hong Kong

CDAHK is committed to
advance chiropractic
health care by raising
awareness through
➢ Professor Christina Cunliffe, Principal
public education. We
of McTimoney Chiropractic College,
CDAHK Drs. Eric Chu (Chairman), Albert serve our profession by
Leung (Founding President) and Alvin Hsu helping our members in
assist the chiropractic student practice, education
candidates in understanding the and communication.
education of chiropractic in UK and HK
at the BPP University.
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