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What Wyoming’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
(a) The board may deny, refuse to renew, suspend, revoke or otherwise restrict a license under this act for any of the following acts:33-10-110(a) · www.wyoleg.gov · title33.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(xii) To advertise the practice of chiropractic in any unethical or unprofessional manner;33-10-110(a)(xii) · www.wyoleg.gov · title33.pdf · read 9 October 2026
Licensees shall ensure all advertising is accurate, truthful, not misleading, false or deceptive. Communications to the public shall not appeal primarily to an individual's anxiety or create unjustified expectations of results.Chapter 7, Section 3(g) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21750&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21750.pdf&token=246160141183051132037043153041031241015085028121 · read 9 October 2026
Licensees shall not advertise in any manner that is deceptive to the public. Advertisements include, but are not limited to, the use of social media.Chapter 11, Section 5(a) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
Licensees claiming expertise shall provide their related credential and training in all advertising.Chapter 11, Section 5(b) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
Doctor of Chiropractic, Chiropractor, or D.C. or equivalent shall prominently appear in all advertising.Chapter 11, Section 5(c) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
If a chiropractor chooses to use the prefix "Dr." or "doctor" on any display sign before the name of the practitioner, the display shall also include the title "doctor of chiropractic," "chiropractor," "D.C." or the equivalent.33-10-109 · www.wyoleg.gov · title33.pdf · read 9 October 2026
Doctor of Chiropractic, Chiropractor, or D.C. or equivalent shall prominently appear in all advertising.Chapter 11, Section 5(c) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
Licensees claiming expertise shall provide their related credential and training in all advertising.Chapter 11, Section 5(b) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
Licensees shall not misrepresent their education, credentials, professional qualification or scope of clinical ability.Chapter 7, Section 3(b) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21750&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21750.pdf&token=246160141183051132037043153041031241015085028121 · read 9 October 2026
(a) The board may deny, refuse to renew, suspend, revoke or otherwise restrict a license under this act for any of the following acts:33-10-110(a) · www.wyoleg.gov · title33.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(xi) To practice chiropractic under a false or assumed name;33-10-110(a)(xi) · www.wyoleg.gov · title33.pdf · read 9 October 2026
Any arrangement or agreement between a licensee and a patient for a course of future treatment for which funds in an amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) or more during any twelve (12) month period are collected in advance of these services shall be considered a prepaid care plan within the meaning of this section.Chapter 11, Section 6(a) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
A licensee who offers such a plan is subject to the following requirements:Chapter 11, Section 6(a) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
Escrow account. A designated escrow account insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, state bank, or credit union shall be established for deposit of all funds received in connection with the prepaid care plan. Such funds may not be commingled with a licensee’s personal or business account.Chapter 11, Section 6(a)(i) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
Written plan. All prepaid care plans require a written plan, signed by both the licensee and the patient, with a copy maintained in the patient’s record and a copy provided to the patient, and must include at least the following:Chapter 11, Section 6(a)(ii) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
A statement that the patient has the right to cancel the prepaid care plan without penalty within three (3) business days of entering into the plan by submitting a written and signed cancellation notice, and upon the licensee’s receipt of the cancellation notice, the licensee shall have seven (7) working days to fully refund any unused funds to the patient. This right of cancellation may not be waived or otherwise surrendered.Chapter 11, Section 6(a)(ii)(H) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
Early termination. The patient has the right to terminate the prepaid care plan at any time without financial penalty.Chapter 11, Section 6(a)(iii) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
A prepaid care plan is not health insurance and does not meet the Affordable Care Act “individual mandate” requirements for health insurance coverage.Chapter 11, Section 6(a)(vi) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
Failure to abide with the requirements of this section shall be considered “unprofessional conduct” within the meaning of Chapter 7 and shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action by the Board.Chapter 11, Section 6(b) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
Services under a prepaid care plan may cost less than if the services were purchased individually.Chapter 11, Section 6(a) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
The reduction in cost must bear a reasonable relationship to the expense avoided by the provider due to reduced accounting and debt collection activities.Chapter 11, Section 6(a) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
A licensee who has contracted with an insurance carrier shall adhere to the terms of their provider contract in regard to the collection of copayments, co-insurances, and applied deductibles.Chapter 11, Section 6(a)(vii) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
A licensee may not bill a reimbursement entity or a patient for any amount exceeding what is earned and distributed to the licensee.Chapter 11, Section 6(a)(vii) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
Licensees shall not withhold records or diagnostic studies if a patient owes an outstanding balance.Chapter 11, Section 4(c)(i) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
Patient records and diagnostic studies shall be:Chapter 11, Section 4(c)(ii) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
Maintained for a minimum of seven (7) years from the date of the last patient clinical encounter;Chapter 11, Section 4(c)(ii)(A) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
Maintained in a physically secure and confidential manner; andChapter 11, Section 4(c)(ii)(B) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
Accessible to the patient and treating doctor within a reasonable period.Chapter 11, Section 4(c)(ii)(C) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
Records include any medical decision making documents, whether hard copy or digital.Chapter 11, Section 4(a)(i) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
When a licensee retires, terminates employment, or otherwise leaves a chiropractic practice, the licensee is responsible for ensuring that active patients (those seen in the last twenty-four (24) months) receive reasonable notification and are given the opportunity to arrange for the transfer of their patient records. Such notification shall be provided no later than thirty (30) days after retirement, termination, or any other reason for leaving.Chapter 11, Section 7(a) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
CAs are not regulated by the Board.Frequently Asked Questions (no section number printed) · chiropractic.wyo.gov · faq · read 9 October 2026
CAs, even if certified, are not qualified to take radiographs.Frequently Asked Questions (no section number printed) · chiropractic.wyo.gov · faq · read 9 October 2026
Anyone taking radiographs in Wyoming must be appropriately licensed or permitted to do so.Frequently Asked Questions (no section number printed) · chiropractic.wyo.gov · faq · read 9 October 2026
Licensees shall be responsible for the standard of care performed in his or her office, regardless of whether it is performed by him or her personally or by staff working under his or her supervision.Chapter 11, Section 2(c) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
Licensees are responsible for all patient care provided by them, or patient care directly delegated by said chiropractor to their agent or employee. Patient care includes the practice of chiropractic, patient recordkeeping, patient billing, insurance billing, and communication with insurance companies.Chapter 7, Section 3(i) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21750&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21750.pdf&token=246160141183051132037043153041031241015085028121 · read 9 October 2026
Licensees shall not delegate professional responsibilities to a person when the licensee delegating such responsibilities knows or has reason to know that such person is not qualified by training, by experience, or by licensure, to perform them.Chapter 7, Section 3(k) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21750&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21750.pdf&token=246160141183051132037043153041031241015085028121 · read 9 October 2026
(b) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the activities and services of a person pursuing a course of study leading to a degree in chiropractic at an accredited college or university, if the activities and services constitute a part of a supervised course of study and the person is a designated chiropractic intern or preceptor appropriate to his level of training and as authorized by rules and regulations of the board.33-10-105(b) · www.wyoleg.gov · title33.pdf · read 9 October 2026
Under the supervision of the supervising licensee and commensurate with the intern’s education, training, and experience, an intern may engage in the practice of chiropractic, as defined in Wyoming Statute 33-10-101, except that an intern shall not perform any procedure defined as a chiropractic specialty requiring certification unless the intern and the supervising licensee have met the eligibility requirements in Section 2 of this chapter for that specialty.Chapter 10, Section 4(a) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21749&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21749.pdf&token=042225008032252224208036127131024031107241080247 · read 9 October 2026
(d) No business entity organized under title 17 of the Wyoming statutes shall employ or contract with a chiropractor to provide chiropractic services unless fifty-one percent (51%) of the equity in the entity is owned by persons, and the spouses of persons, licensed pursuant to title 33, chapter 9, 10 or 26 of the Wyoming statutes. This subsection shall not apply to:33-10-105(d) · www.wyoleg.gov · title33.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(i) A health care facility as defined in W.S. 35-2-901(a)(x);33-10-105(d)(i) · www.wyoleg.gov · title33.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(ii) Clinical facilities affiliated with a college of chiropractic which provides training for chiropractic students and which is accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation organization;33-10-105(d)(ii) · www.wyoleg.gov · title33.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(iii) A public or private university or college;33-10-105(d)(iii) · www.wyoleg.gov · title33.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(iv) Any agency of federal, state or local government;33-10-105(d)(iv) · www.wyoleg.gov · title33.pdf · read 9 October 2026
(v) Any partnership or other business entity authorized to be formed under title 17 of the Wyoming statutes and which is owned with other health care providers.33-10-105(d)(v) · www.wyoleg.gov · title33.pdf · read 9 October 2026
Shown only where the jurisdiction publishes a provision specific to chiropractic.
quotedTelehealth Practice. Practice occurs where the patient resides or receives services, regardless of means.Chapter 11, Section 2(b) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
A licensee should not render healthcare advice and/or care using telehealth technologies without:Chapter 11, Section 2(b)(i) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
Fully verifying and authenticating the location and identity of the requesting patient;Chapter 11, Section 2(b)(i)(A) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
Disclosing and validating the provider’s identity and applicable credential(s); andChapter 11, Section 2(b)(i)(B) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
Obtaining appropriate consents from requesting patients after disclosures regarding the delivery models and treatment methods or limitations, including any special informed consents regarding the use of telehealth technologies.Chapter 11, Section 2(b)(i)(C) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
An appropriate licensee-patient relationship has not been established when the identity and credentials, including license status, of the provider may be unknown to the patient.Chapter 11, Section 2(b)(i)(C) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
Informed Consent. Evidence documenting appropriate patient informed consent for the use of telehealth technologies must be obtained and maintained.Chapter 11, Section 2(b)(ii) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
Appropriate informed consent should, at a minimum, include the following terms:Chapter 11, Section 2(b)(ii) · rules.wyo.gov · DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=21742&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=21742.pdf&token=091221103184091248141176225030187197016006191176 · read 9 October 2026
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.