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Idaho: the business of practice

What Idaho’s statute, administrative rules and chiropractic board publish on eight topics of running a practice, quoted as published, each with its citation as printed, its source and the date we read it. Read on 9 October 2026.

Advertising · Titles and claims · Prepaid care and financial arrangements · Discounts, free services and inducements · Record retention · Assistants and delegation · Corporate practice and ownership · Telehealth

1. Advertising

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  • Any license or permit issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to restriction, suspension, revocation or other discipline pursuant to the provisions of section 54-707, Idaho Code, if the board finds that the licensee:54-712 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-712 · read 9 October 2026
  • (4) Advertised the practice of chiropractic in a false, misleading or deceptive manner;54-712(4) · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-712 · read 9 October 2026
  • If a licensee advertises any affiliation with a research project, he must make a written statement of the objectives, cost and budget of the project, and the person conducting the research.IDAPA 24.03.01, Appendix A – Chiropractic Physicians Code of Ethics, 2. Advertising of Research Projects · adminrules.idaho.gov · 240301.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • Such statements are to be made available at the request of the Board, to scientific organizations, and to the general public.IDAPA 24.03.01, Appendix A – Chiropractic Physicians Code of Ethics, 2. Advertising of Research Projects · adminrules.idaho.gov · 240301.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • The advertisement must indicate that it is for the purpose of clinical research.IDAPA 24.03.01, Appendix A – Chiropractic Physicians Code of Ethics, 2. Advertising of Research Projects · adminrules.idaho.gov · 240301.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • Any willful failure to comply with these requirements will be deemed false and deceptive advertising.IDAPA 24.03.01, Appendix A – Chiropractic Physicians Code of Ethics, 2. Advertising of Research Projects · adminrules.idaho.gov · 240301.pdf · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: 54-712(13) (legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-712).

2. Titles and claims

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  • (3) It is unlawful for any person to assume or use the title or designation "chiropractor," "chiropractic physician," "doctor of chiropractic," the initials "D.C.," or any word, title or abbreviation thereof calculated to induce the belief that he is engaged in the practice of chiropractic or to indicate to the public that such person is licensed to practice chiropractic pursuant to this chapter unless such person is so licensed, and upon conviction thereof, such person shall be fined not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than three thousand dollars ($3,000), or imprisoned for not less than six (6) months nor more than one (1) year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.54-705(3) · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-705 · read 9 October 2026
  • (5) "Physician" means any person who holds a license to practice chiropractic; provided further, that others authorized by law to use the term "physician" shall not be considered physicians for the purpose of this chapter.54-703(5) · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-703 · read 9 October 2026

3. Prepaid care and financial arrangements

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  • A chiropractic physician shall promptly refund any unearned fees within thirty (30) days upon request and cancellation of the prepaid contract.IDAPA 24.03.01, Appendix A – Chiropractic Physicians Code of Ethics, 4. Prepaid Funds · adminrules.idaho.gov · 240301.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • A full accounting of the patient account shall be provided to the patient at the time of the refund or upon request.IDAPA 24.03.01, Appendix A – Chiropractic Physicians Code of Ethics, 4. Prepaid Funds · adminrules.idaho.gov · 240301.pdf · read 9 October 2026

4. Discounts, free services and inducements

not found Not found in what we read on 9 October 2026. Pages read: legislature.idaho.gov · T54CH7 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-701 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-702 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-703 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-704 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-705 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-706 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-707 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-707A · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-708 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-709 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-710 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-711 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-712 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-714 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-716 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-717 · adminrules.idaho.gov · 240301.pdf · dopl.idaho.gov · chi · dopl.idaho.gov · chi-statutes-rules-and-guidance · dopl.idaho.gov · chi-faq · dopl.idaho.gov · chi-ce-and-audit. Read the text of each page and searched it for discount, free, no charge, reduced fee, waive, copay and co-pay, rebate, inducement, kickback, referral, fee splitting, split, bonus and gift; no provision on discounts, free services, copayment waivers, rebates, referral fees or fee splitting was found. Reach: the Chiropractic Practice Act (54-701 to 54-717), IDAPA 24.03.01 with its Appendix A, and the board's own pages listed; no general statute is cited by these for this topic. Absence in what we read is not absence in the jurisdiction’s law.

5. Record retention

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  • Any license or permit issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to restriction, suspension, revocation or other discipline pursuant to the provisions of section 54-707, Idaho Code, if the board finds that the licensee:54-712 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-712 · read 9 October 2026
  • (7) Failed to safeguard the confidentiality of chiropractic records or other chiropractic information pertaining to identifiable clients, except as required or authorized by law;54-712(7) · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-712 · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: IDAPA 24.03.01, Section 702.04 (adminrules.idaho.gov · 240301.pdf).

6. Assistants and delegation

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  • (1) Under the circumstances described and, subject in each case to the limitations stated, the following persons, though not holding a license to practice chiropractic in this state, may engage in activities included in the practice of chiropractic:54-705(1) · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-705 · read 9 October 2026
  • (b) A chiropractic assistant as shall be defined and regulated by the board, administering a procedure set forth in section 54-704, Idaho Code, but not including the adjustment or manipulation of articulations of the body, as specifically directed by a chiropractic physician as long as such directions are within the scope of chiropractic practice;54-705(1)(b) · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-705 · read 9 October 2026
  • Chiropractic Assistant. A chiropractic assistant is an individual functioning in a dependent relationship with a supervising chiropractic physician in the performance of any chiropractic practice.IDAPA 24.03.01, Section 010.01 · adminrules.idaho.gov · 240301.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • 03. Direct Personal Supervision. Direct Personal Supervision means that the licensed chiropractic physician is physically present in the clinic, is monitoring the activities of the supervisee, and is available to intervene, if necessary.IDAPA 24.03.01, Section 010.03 · adminrules.idaho.gov · 240301.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • 03. Chiropractic Assistant Limitations. A chiropractic assistant must not:IDAPA 24.03.01, Section 200.03 · adminrules.idaho.gov · 240301.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • a. Manipulate articulations;IDAPA 24.03.01, Section 200.03.a · adminrules.idaho.gov · 240301.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • b. Interpret diagnostic results for the patient;IDAPA 24.03.01, Section 200.03.b · adminrules.idaho.gov · 240301.pdf · read 9 October 2026
  • c. Provide treatment advice to any patient.IDAPA 24.03.01, Section 200.03.c · adminrules.idaho.gov · 240301.pdf · read 9 October 2026
Further provisions in the same documents: IDAPA 24.03.01, Section 200.02 (adminrules.idaho.gov · 240301.pdf); IDAPA 24.03.01, Section 701.03 (adminrules.idaho.gov · 240301.pdf); 54-712(5) (legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-712); 54-705(1)(h) (legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-705); 54-705(1)(m) (legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-705); 54-711(2) (legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-711); IDAPA 24.03.01, Section 010.02 (adminrules.idaho.gov · 240301.pdf); IDAPA 24.03.01, Section 200.04 (adminrules.idaho.gov · 240301.pdf); IDAPA 24.03.01, Section 200.05 (adminrules.idaho.gov · 240301.pdf).

7. Corporate practice and ownership

not found Not found in what we read on 9 October 2026. Pages read: legislature.idaho.gov · T54CH7 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-701 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-702 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-703 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-704 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-705 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-706 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-707 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-707A · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-708 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-709 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-710 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-711 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-712 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-714 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-716 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-717 · adminrules.idaho.gov · 240301.pdf · dopl.idaho.gov · chi · dopl.idaho.gov · chi-statutes-rules-and-guidance · dopl.idaho.gov · chi-faq · dopl.idaho.gov · chi-ce-and-audit. Read the text of each page and searched it for corporation, own and ownership, entity, partnership, employ, professional service, limited liability and management; no provision on who owns a chiropractic practice, who employs a chiropractor, or professional entities was found. Reach: the Chiropractic Practice Act (54-701 to 54-717), IDAPA 24.03.01 with its Appendix A, and the board's own pages listed; no general statute is cited by these for this topic. Absence in what we read is not absence in the jurisdiction’s law.

8. Telehealth

Shown only where the jurisdiction publishes a provision specific to chiropractic.

not found Not found in what we read on 9 October 2026. Pages read: legislature.idaho.gov · T54CH7 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-701 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-702 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-703 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-704 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-705 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-706 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-707 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-707A · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-708 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-709 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-710 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-711 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-712 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-714 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-716 · legislature.idaho.gov · SECT54-717 · adminrules.idaho.gov · 240301.pdf · dopl.idaho.gov · chi · dopl.idaho.gov · chi-statutes-rules-and-guidance · dopl.idaho.gov · chi-faq · dopl.idaho.gov · chi-ce-and-audit. Read the text of each page and searched it for telehealth, telemedicine, electronic and remote; no chiropractic-specific telehealth provision was found. The board pages carry a site-wide footer link to the Idaho Telehealth Access Act (Title 54, Chapter 57), a general act not cited by the chiropractic act or rules, and it was not read. Absence in what we read is not absence in the jurisdiction’s law.

Documents read for this entry

The jurisdiction is the authority on everything here. These pages quote what the statute, the rules and the board publish and the date we read them; they do not interpret it. Laws and rules change. Confirm anything you intend to act on with the board.