Iowa Board Fines Chiropractor for Unethical Conduct
The Iowa Board of Chiropractic sanctioned Taylor Vanden Wynboom for failing to report a federal settlement in a timely manner.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Alternative Medicine
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The Iowa Board of Chiropractic has fined chiropractor Taylor Vanden Wynboom $1,000 for failing to notify the state of a civil settlement within 30 days and engaging in unethical conduct. As part of the disciplinary agreement, Wynboom must also complete 30 hours of educational training.
Why it matters
The board issued the disciplinary action to uphold professional standards after Wynboom failed to disclose a June 2024 federal civil settlement involving $52,000. Regulators mandate that practitioners report legal settlements promptly to ensure transparency in medical and billing practices.
The disciplinary order requires 15 hours of ethics training and 15 hours of billing and coding education. This follows a prior case where Nova Integrated Health was found liable for over $100,000 in billings to Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
The players
Taylor Vanden Wynboom
A chiropractor who operates a clinic in West Des Moines and formerly practiced in Ankeny.
Iowa Board of Chiropractic
The state regulatory agency responsible for licensing and overseeing chiropractic practices in Iowa.
The details
The board's action follows a June 2024 civil settlement with the federal government that required Wynboom to pay $52,000. The case involves allegations that incorrect codes were used for Sanexas treatments to bill insurance providers and Medicare.
Timeline
2020: Wynboom sued the National Billing Institute.
2022: Claims against the National Billing Institute were dismissed.
June 2024: Wynboom entered a civil settlement with the federal government.
October 22, 2026: The Iowa Board of Chiropractic issued the fine.
Health Landscape
This disciplinary action follows the precedent set by the Iowa administrative code regarding mandatory settlement reporting for licensed professionals. It highlights the growing scrutiny boards apply to billing practices in alternative medicine.
Patients who have received Sanexas treatments or similar services at the clinic should review their medical billing statements for accuracy. Those with questions regarding past insurance charges may contact their health insurance provider to verify claims.
The takeaway
Healthcare providers are strictly required to disclose federal settlements to state licensing boards within specified timeframes to maintain their professional standing. Practitioners must ensure their billing processes align with insurance requirements to avoid future regulatory investigations.
Further reading
Learn more about oversight in the Iowa Alternative Medicine sector.
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