What happens when chiropractors step outside the treatment room and into the rooms where healthcare policy is being shaped?
In this episode of Tech Talk, Brad Cost and Dr. Jay Greenstein sit down with Dr. Alli Totzke-Hitzeroth, a chiropractor, public policy expert, adjunct professor, and member of the World Federation of Chiropractic’s Public Health Committee, for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of chiropractic and the healthcare system.
Dr. Alli shares how her own experiences with healthcare shaped her decision to pursue chiropractic and eventually earn a master’s degree in public policy. She explains why having healthcare providers involved in policy conversations matters, how technology is creating more opportunities for diverse voices to participate, and what chiropractors can learn from the way other countries approach the profession.
The conversation also dives into some of the biggest challenges facing healthcare today, including insurance reimbursement, healthcare consolidation, Medicare, research funding, and the growing tension between staying within the traditional healthcare system and moving toward cash-based care.
Dr. Alli makes the case for continued engagement in the healthcare system, emphasizing the importance of chiropractic being included equitably in Medicare and participating in research that compares chiropractic with other forms of care.
They also discuss her work with the World Federation of Chiropractic, patient safety research, healthcare policy, and her upcoming consulting work.
It’s a conversation about where chiropractic has been, where healthcare is headed, and why having a seat at the table may matter more than ever.
To connect with Alli, you can visit her website at https://www.atchiropolicy.org/ or email her at DrTotzkeDC@gmail.com.
