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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...
Table Talk: Table Talk: Out-of-Network Medicare Advantage Disclosure and Provider Requirements
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...
Table Talk: Medicare Advantage and Out-of-Network Chiropractic Care
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...
Are You Charging What Workers’ Compensation Allows?
By Dr. Ray Foxworth, DC, FICC I was reviewing practice numbers with a chiropractor recently who was convinced workers’ compensation patients just weren’t profitable anymore. His collections seemed lower than they should have been, and like many doctors, he...
What is a Pure Consent Provision?
Seven 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...
Frequency of Re-Exams in Chiropractic Care: Intervals or Outcomes?
By: Ronald J. Farabaugh DC and Evan M. Gwilliam DC MBA CPC CCPC CPMA CPCO A common question in chiropractic documentation is: How often should a patient be re-examined? For years, many doctors have operated under some version of the “every 30 days” or “every 12...
Medicaid Budget Impact on Provider Reimbursement
NOTE: There is an updated article regarding the 4% cut. That article can be found here. FROM: Lisa D. Lee, Commissioner DATE: June 8, 2026 RE: Medicaid Budget Impact on Provider Reimbursement Dear Provider...
KAC Member Insurance Alert: Passport and Humana Medicaid Issues
Dear KAC Members, Please review the following updates regarding two current insurance issues affecting Kentucky chiropractors. PASSPORT: RECOUPMENT OF 97XXX CODES Passport is attempting to recoup 97xxx codes on previously submitted claims where the GP modifier was not...
Infinedi
Below is an email we sent to doctors using the latest list of Infinedi users we had from from January 2025 regarding Infinedi. We understand that list may not be current or all inclusive as of 2026, hence the post here. As we know more or hear directly from Infinedi,...
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...
Rising Deductibles Are Reshaping Patient Expectations
Healthcare affordability has become one of the defining challenges of 2026. According to a new analysis from KFF, the average Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace deductible increased by more than $1,000 per person this year — the largest increase in Marketplace...
Table Talk: Treating Patients with Financial Hardship: What Kentucky Chiropractors Need to Know
One of the most common questions chiropractors ask is whether they can legally discount their fees for patients who simply cannot afford care. The short answer is yes, but the rules matter. Kentucky chiropractors must navigate a careful balance between genuine...
Table Talk: CDL Medical Certification Is Going Digital
What Kentucky Chiropractors Need to Know Before June 8, 2026 To read the official release from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, click here. If you hold a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Certified Medical Examiner (CME) certification, or if you...