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Student Loan Debt for Chiropractors
URGENT: Don’t Miss the Deadline to Save Big with the One-Time Account Adjustment Why are CHIROPRACTORS experiencing the second most greatest pain on their federal student loan debt? They are the second highest defaulting professional borrower behind attorneys...
Thinking Ahead – Goals for 2024
It's not quite time to order that 2024 business planner, but it's still early enough to draft a strategy for next year. ChiroHealthUSA has experts at your disposal, ready to share their tried and tested expertise to help you thrive. Let's prepare for the New Year...
2024 Medicare Fee Schedule for Chiropractors
Each year CMS updates their fees. The current fees are reflected below. Most chiropractors are in a non-facility setting. 2024 Kentucky Part B Physician Fee Schedule Results matching 98940: # – These amounts apply when service is performed in a facility setting. C –...
What is a Pure Consent Provision?
7 Malpractice Policy Pitfalls to Avoid Your insurance policy has a consent provision that decides if you have the choice to refuse to settle a claim. Learn the details of this important policy clause to better protect your future. Key Concepts Understand consent to...
10 Simple Ways to Show Your Staff You Care
Boost Morale in Your Chiropractic Practice Looking to build a happier, more effective chiropractic practice? Start with caring about your staff. Here are 10 easy tips to boost staff morale that won’t break the bank. Key Concepts Employee satisfaction contributes to a...
Exciting ICD-10-CM Updates Bring Clarity to Chronic Migraine Coding
ICD 10 Changes October 1, 2023 By Chris Anderson DC MCS-P CIC CCSP and Evan Gwilliam DC MBA QCC CPC CCPC CPMA CPCO AAPC Fellow The official ICD-10 updates for Fiscal Year 2024 went into effect October 1st, 2023. There are 395 new codes, 25 deleted, and 22 revised...
Understanding Healthcare Fraud Investigations
Healthcare fraud investigations are a critical component of maintaining the integrity of the healthcare system. These investigations seek to uncover and address fraudulent activities involving healthcare providers, patients, or other stakeholders. Fraudulent actions...
How to Handle Patients Who Cancel — 7 Tips to Keep You in Control
It happened again this week. A last-minute cancellation on Tuesday and a patient no-show on Thursday. And there you are, stuck with vacant slots and lost income. Missed appointments are frustrating—and costly. One study found that financial losses from missed...
Kentucky Association of Chiropractors Members Elect 2023-2024 Board of Directors
Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Kentucky Association of Chiropractors’ Board of Directors! At the annual meeting, held on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the Embassy Suites in Lexington, KY, members voted unanimously to elect the slate of candidates as presented. We...
Breaking Language Barriers and Growing Chiropractic in Hispanic Communities
Many groups in America struggle to access chiropractic healthcare, among them those of Hispanic and Latino origin. This struggle just got a little easier thanks to the dedication and spirit of Martin Henderson, the Foxworth Family Scholarship recipient for 2023....
How to Read Your P&L Statement (and How Often You Should)
Well-managed bank and credit card statements are your practice’s ticket to a reliable profit and loss statement. Here’s a primer on some key terms and equations. A business’s profit and loss (P&L) statement is one of its most crucial living documents, so-called...
Important Medicare Notice
CMS reported that a data breach in May 2023 occurred with one of CMS’ contractors. As a result, about 612,000 Medicare beneficiaries were affected. CMS is contacting the affected Medicare beneficiaries to change their Medicare MBI number and...
Chiropractic Burnout: What to Look For, What to Do About It
Every day, you focus on restoring your patients back to wellbeing with expert chiropractic adjustments. While it’s rewarding, the work can take its toll on you. It’s a strain on your body and also on your mind. After all, when you work as closely with patients as you...
Risks and Benefits of Selling to a Corporate Buyer
Passing your practice to a corporation could mean renewed growth and opportunities. It could also be a step backward. Consider these pros and cons before selling to a corporate buyer. The Benefits Greater Expansion and Compensation Opportunities Joining a corporate...
CareSource Update for Kentucky Chiropractors
We continue to meet with CareSource monthly on your behalf to ensure the new chiropractic policies have a smooth implementation process. In our latest meeting with CareSource, we learned that they have updated their copay policy so only 1 copay will apply per day of...