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When Cutting Corners Cuts Too Deep: A Reminder About Proper Billing and the Right Way to Grow Your Practice
At ChiroHealthUSA, we believe the success of your practice should never come at the expense of your integrity. That’s why we’re sharing a recent—and unfortunate—reminder of how serious the consequences can be when billing procedures aren’t followed. Last week, the...
Ensuring HIPAA Compliance in Text Messaging
Texting is convenient, but it raises privacy and security issues when dealing with health information. This article explains how chiropractors and their staff can use text messaging to communicate with patients while following HIPAA rules. Key Concepts How text...
Children and the kinetic chain
by Kevin Wong, DC Published with appreciation to Chiropractic Economics and Foot Levelers. Establishing a solid foundation for optimal development IN CLINICAL PRACTICES WE HAVE OPPORTUNITIES to treat patients of different ages, starting with children. By learning...
When Free Isn’t Free: The Real Cost of Zero-Dollar Services
Recently, a chiropractor posted in a Facebook group asking whether it was okay to provide extremity adjustments for free. The responses? All over the place. Some doctors proudly declared, “I never charge for them,” while others warned, “You can get in trouble for...
8 Steps to Starting Your Own Chiropractic Practice
So, you want to establish your own chiropractic practice? It’s a realistic goal with numerous benefits — starting, of course, with being your own boss. It also presents an opportunity to create something that reflects your vision of “how things should be done.”...
Empower Your Patients with New Insurance Education Flyers
The Kentucky Association of Chiropractors (KAC) is committed to ensuring chiropractors have the resources they need to navigate the often complex world of insurance coverage. We understand that insurance challenges can create barriers to accessing necessary treatment,...
Legislative Update: 2025 Kentucky Session Recap
To watch a video update, please scroll down! This session, over 1,000 bills were introduced in the Kentucky legislative session, with a significant focus on education. While this number is slightly lower than the 1,220 bills introduced in 2024, the 2025 session was...
“FinCEN” BOI Reporting Requirement Eliminated for US Companies (Updated 3/31/2025)
[Editor's Note: Although this may be the last update regarding BOI reporting, we will continue to monitor and update KAC members if any future changes occur. You can find a timeline of the various changes by courts and regulators at the end of the article.] In the...
In-Network Claims Processing Out-of-Network? Here’s what you need to know!
Billers and Providers - Are you in-network with a payer but keep having claims processing out-of-network? There could be a reason why? Listen to this short video to learn why this is may be happening and what you can do about it. #medicalbilling...
How to Hire the Right Team Members for Your Chiropractic Office
Hiring the right team can make or break your chiropractic practice. Whether you're just opening your doors, or looking to expand, finding the perfect fit for your clinic isn’t just about skills and experience—it’s about culture, attitude, and commitment to patient...
Managing Social Media Risks in Chiropractic Practices
Social media is a ubiquitous influence in nearly all areas of industry. Because of social media’s rapid expansion and increasing popularity, many chiropractic practices, chiropractors, and staff have embraced these technologies for marketing, advertising, and patient...
EHR progress notes and cloning to save time
by Mario Fucinari Published with appreciation to Chiropractic Economics and Foot Levelers. When cutting-and-pasting EHR progress notes leads to denials, and worse In 2009, technological advances led the US government to advocate electronic health record (EHR) use.1...
FinCEN BOI Update for Chiropractors – New Deadline – March 21, 2025
THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN UPDATED. PLEASE SEE UPDATED ARTICLE HERE (click) After various court rulings, FinCEN has reinstated the reporting requirement for Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting. As a result, businesses now MUST complete the BOI reporting to...
Americans’ Ongoing Struggles with Health Care Costs
The high cost of health care has long been a significant burden for U.S. families, influencing decisions about insurance coverage and access to care. Recent findings from Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) polling reaffirm Americans' persistent financial challenges...
How to Create a Comprehensive Informed Consent Process
A strong informed consent process can protect your chiropractic practice from malpractice risks. In this article, chiropractors will learn key steps to ensure patients are fully informed before treatment. Key Concepts Essential elements of informed consent...