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New Federal Privacy Rules for Substance Use Disorder Records, What Kentucky Chiropractors Should Know
A federal compliance deadline is approaching that has raised questions across healthcare. The updated confidentiality rule for Substance Use Disorder, SUD, records under 42 CFR Part 2 must be implemented by February 16, 2026. The rule was finalized by the Substance...
Privacy and Security Enforcement: What Chiropractors Need to Know Now
Rules about privacy and data security are being enforced, and chiropractic offices are feeling the impact. Regulators are no longer just looking at big hospitals or tech companies. Now, small and medium practices are expected to follow the same privacy, security, and...
KAC Member Insurance Alert: Humana Update
Humana Medicare Advantage Update KAC has received a recent update from Humana’s code edit department regarding the Medicare Advantage claim denials that were previously reported. Background on the issue:In late 2025, KAC began receiving reports of Humana Medicare...
Table Talk: T-shirts and advertising
KAC Member Question: I am having shirts made for my staff to wear, and we will also have some available for patients. The shirts will include our company logo and name, “XXX XXX Chiropractic.” Do I need to include the doctor’s name or names on the shirts as well?...
Table Talk: Are ABNs considered a part of the patient’s record?
KAC Member Question: Are Advance Beneficiary Notices (ABNs) considered part of the patient’s medical record? Answer: Short Answer: Yes. ABNs should be maintained as part of the patient’s record. What You Need to Know: An Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN)...
Electronic Health Records: Patient Safety and Liability Concerns
Laura M. Cascella, MA, CPHRM Health information technology (HIT) has significantly shaped the landscape of modern healthcare, and electronic health records (EHRs) represent one of the most consequential technological advances in recent decades. EHRs have...
Medicare ABN Form Set to Expire January 31, 2026
The Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN), which must be provided to patients when Medicare may not cover a service, is currently scheduled to expire on January 31, 2026. Chiropractic physicians should be aware that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...
It’s time to renew your Chiropractic License
Renew Your Kentucky Chiropractic License Before March 1, 2026 All Kentucky licensed doctors of chiropractic must renew their license by March 1, of each year to remain in active status and legally continue practicing in the Commonwealth. The Kentucky Board of...
KAC Attends ACA Engage in Washington, DC
KAC First Vice President Dr. Kate Baker and Dr. Terry Matthew Christopher recently attended ACA Engage in Washington, DC. While there, they met with Rep. James Comer to discuss important issues surrounding Medicare modernization and its impact on chiropractic care....
Table Talk: Time of Service Discounts
KAC Member Question: Are prompt-pay or time-of-service discounts legal in Kentucky? If so, what percentage is acceptable? Answer: Yes. Time-of-service discounts are permissible in Kentucky when structured correctly. Key points to keep in mind:• The discount must be...
Humana and Anthem Chiropractic Issues Update
Humana Medicare Advantage We have begun to see Humana Medicare Advantage claims processing with payments issued toward the end of December. This is a positive development. We are continuing to actively monitor claims activity to ensure consistency and to identify any...
Table Talk: Contracts
KAC Member Question: Are pre-pay chiropractic plans or monthly subscription plans legal in Kentucky when structured as a payment per visit, regardless of services rendered? Example:Could a chiropractor offer a plan where a patient pays $200 per month for four visits,...
KAC Member Insurance Alert: Humana Medicare Advantage Claim Denials
The Kentucky Association of Chiropractors has been made aware of a developing issue involving Humana Medicare Advantage plans. It has come to our attention that certain Humana Medicare Advantage replacement plans are denying chiropractic claims based on...
Claim filing update for contiguous county members
Starting December 18, 2025, claims that meet the criteria below must be submitted directly to Anthem. This update removes the need to verify the member’s home address, enhancing claims filing efficiency. If you do not have a contiguous contract, this change will not...
Pricing Transparency in 2026: What Every Chiropractic Practice Needs to Know
There’s a major shift happening in healthcare that every chiropractor should pay attention to—one that has less to do with technique or technology and everything to do with how patients make decisions. We’ve officially entered the era of pricing transparency, and it’s...