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ICD-10 2027 for Chiropractors:One Real Change, Plus 3 Coding Reminders That Matter More
By Evan Gwilliam DC MBA CPC CCPC CPMA CPCO AAPC FellowSenior Vice President, Practisync Prefer to listen? Check it out below! The good news about the October 1, 2026 ICD-10-CM update is that chiropractors do not have much homework this year. There is one change...
UnitedHealthcare Removes Prior Authorization for Chiropractic Codes on Medicare Advantage and D-SNP Plans
UnitedHealthcare has announced that prior authorization will no longer be required for the three chiropractic manipulative treatment codes on its Medicare Advantage and Dual Special Needs (D-SNP) plans. What Is Changing Beginning October 1, 2026, UnitedHealthcare will...
Obituary: Kathy Jo Pansegrau
July 15, 1968 ~ August 31, 2026 Dr. Kathy Pansegrau was born in Sioux City, Iowa on July 15, 1968. She moved to the farm by Bronson, Iowa in third grade and graduated from Lawton Bronson High School. From there she moved on to the University...
The Patient You Never Lost… Just Never Saw Again
By Dr. Ray Foxworth, DC, FICC Years ago, I remember walking into the reception area between patients and asking one of my CAs about a woman who had come in for an exam the week before. “Did she ever schedule her next visit?” I asked. She looked down at the...
Preparing Your Healthcare Practice for Environmental Emergencies: Developing a Response Plan
Laura M. Cascella, MA, CPHRM History has shown society’s vulnerability to a myriad of environmental disasters – but it also has shown how preparedness efforts can have a significant impact on disaster outcomes. Despite an element of unpredictability that is inherent...
Medicare Still Covers Only One Chiropractic Service. Help Us Change That.
Take Action here! One in three American seniors lives with chronic pain, and Medicare, the program built to cover their care, still treats chiropractic like it is 1972. That year, chiropractors were recognized as physicians under Medicare, but coverage was limited to...
ChiroCongress Cares Launches the Dr. Don Cross Pathway to Leadership Award
Molalla, OR, August 1, 2026: ChiroCongress Cares is proud to announce the launch of the Dr. Don Cross Pathway to Leadership Award, a new $1,000 travel award created to honor Dr. Don Cross's more than 30 years of service to the chiropractic profession. The award will...
Kentucky Association of Chiropractors Launches New Mobile App | KAC Connection
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free app puts news, events, continuing education, legislative advocacy, classifieds, and member resources in the pockets of Kentucky’s chiropractic community — now available for both Android and iPhone LEXINGTON, Ky. - August 11, 2026 - The...
Administrative Burden Is the Real Surprise
By Dr. Ray Foxworth, DC, FICC Not long ago, I was talking with a fellow chiropractor who summed up a frustration I hear almost every week. “Ray,” he said, “I don’t mind working hard for my patients. I just wish I didn’t have to work so hard to get paid.” That...
Table Talk: Can a Chiropractor Opt Out of Medicare Advantage Plans While Remaining in Medicare Part B?
This guidance was obtained through the Medicare Advisory Committee (MAC), led by ChiroCongress and co-chaired by Dr. Brad Stauffer and Dr. David Kassmeier. The Kentucky Association of Chiropractors participates in this group on behalf of Kentucky-licensed...
What to Expect from a Chiropractic Malpractice Claim
In this article, chiropractors will be introduced to the malpractice claims process. Learning about malpractice claims ahead of time can help chiropractors be better prepared in the event they are sued. This article explains what steps are taken when a claim is...
Table Talk: Treating Medicare Advantage Patients When Not Credentialed with Medicare Part B or the MA Plan
This guidance was obtained through the Medicare Advisory Committee (MAC), led by ChiroCongress and co-chaired by Dr. Brad Stauffer and Dr. David Kassmeier. The Kentucky Association of Chiropractors participates in this group on behalf of Kentucky-licensed...
Gov. Beshear Reverses General Assembly’s Medicaid Cuts, Directs More Dollars Toward Michelle P Waiver Slots and Senior Meals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Original post: Click here. Contact: Scottie Ellis 502-401-6933 Scottie.Ellis@ky.gov Gov. Beshear Reverses General Assembly’s Medicaid Cuts, Directs More Dollars Toward Michelle P Waiver Slots and Senior Meals Funding available through unbudgeted...
Table Talk: Can an Insurance Company Require Chiropractors to Participate in Both Commercial and Medicare Advantage Plans?
This guidance was obtained through the Medicare Advisory Committee (MAC), led by ChiroCongress and co-chaired by Dr. Brad Stauffer and Dr. David Kassmeier. The Kentucky Association of Chiropractors participates in this group on behalf of Kentucky-licensed...
KAC Enhanced Member – New Member Hours Program
Understanding Your Member Hours A quick guide to your new membership benefit Think of Member Hours as a golden ticket for your membership. As an Enhanced member, you receive a set number of Member Hours each year, which you can “spend” to enroll in eligible courses...