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Changes coming to the ABN form 10/14/2021! Do you have the right form?
The KAC has partnered with other state associations to bring you updates and what you need to know regarding the changes to the ABN starting 10/14/2021. We have a written update below and video summary from Dr. Mario Fucinari, DC, CPCO, CPPM, CIC. He will go over the...
Starting 10/1/21 – UHC Medicaid & Humana Medicaid now require prior authorization
As of 10/1/2021 - UHC Medicaid and Humana Medicaid will require prior authorization for chiropractic services. Below is what we know so far. We still believe this is a material change of contract as many have not been notified and all docs have not been notified...
October 1, 2021 ICD-10 Changes for Chiropractors
October 1, 2021, is right around the corner and with that comes changes to ICD-10. We don’t want to use scare tactics on you. Yes, there are a few changes, but we are here to help you make this transition. Among the 165 code changes for this year, the most impactful...
Campbellsville University School of Chiropractic open house and ribbon cutting ceremony planned Oct. 15, 2021
In January, Campbellsville University will start its first class with the opening of its School of Chiropractic. With a recently completed state-of-the-art, 45,000-square-foot facility in Harrodsburg, the doctoral program will be the first in the Commonwealth of...
Provider Relief Fund Reporting Deadline September 30, 2021
The Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Portal has now been open for two months. Healthcare providers who received PRF Funds between April 10, 2020 to June 30, 2020 had a deadline to spend funds received during that time period prior to June 30, 2021 and must report...
HHS ANNOUNCES NEW PROVIDER RELIEF FUND PAYMENTS (PHASE 4)
$25.5 billion additional dollars will be allocated to healthcare providers who can document revenue loss and expenses associated with the pandemic. These funds will be made available through the American Rescue Plan and Phase 4 of the Provider Relief Fund, and the...
President Biden Announces New Nationwide COVID-19 Action Plan
President Biden held a press conference yesterday outlining new COVID-19 vaccination mandates nationwide. This article provides our members with information concerning the announcement and subsequent regulatory body press releases and coming actions....
Obituary: Dr. Vaughn Miller
It is with a heavy heart that we write to you today to inform you of the passing of Dr. Vaughn Miller. Dr. Miller passed away earlier this week. Dr. Miller completed his undergraduate work at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. He received his chiropractic...
2021 Chiropractor of the Year Nominations!
The Kentucky Association of Chiropractors are currently taking nominations for their prestigious Chiropractor of the Year award. Any active member who is in good standing is eligible to be chosen "Chiropractor of the Year". All nominations for "Chiropractor of the...
2021 KAC Board of Directors Nominations are now open!!
The Kentucky Association of Chiropractors are holding their annual elections for the KAC board of directors. To be eligible for the KAC board of directors, the KAC member must have been an active in good standing for the immediate two years leading up prior to...
Obituary: Dr. John Arnold
Dr. John Arnold Sturgis - Dr. John A. Arnold, Jr. of Sturgis, KY died Sunday morning at Deaconess Union County Hospital. He was 76 years old. Dr. John as he was often called was born August 23, 1944 on a farm in Webster County to parents, John Alloway Arnold, Sr. and...
Contact your Representative Today Regarding H.R. 2654 – the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act
The Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act (H.R. 2654), legislation that would ensure that Medicare beneficiaries have full access to all the services a chiropractor can provide under his or her state’s chiropractic scope of practice, was introduced in...
Updates to Coordination of Benefits (COB) for all KY Medicaid Managed Care Members
The KAC received the following update from Passport: DATE: July 1, 2021 TO: KY Medicaid Managed Care Organizations FROM: MedImpact Healthcare Systems Updates to Coordination of Benefits (COB) for all KY Medicaid Managed Care Members On Thursday, July 1, 2021, a...
Have you addressed the financial impact of the pandemic on your practice
While many of our colleagues saw increases in patient volume in the wake of the pandemic, many saw reductions. One thing that has become consistent is that the cost of doing business has increased. If you have been putting off evaluating your fees or haven't addressed...
F4CP – Chiropractic Olympic commercial now available to the entire profession
On July 1st, the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), the not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the value of chiropractic care, announced that full access to the Olympic commercial featuring Dr. Erica Witter-Davis, a former Olympic...