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Americans’ Ongoing Struggles with Health Care Costs
The high cost of health care has long been a significant burden for U.S. families, influencing decisions about insurance coverage and access to care. Recent findings from Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) polling reaffirm Americans' persistent financial challenges...
How to Create a Comprehensive Informed Consent Process
A strong informed consent process can protect your chiropractic practice from malpractice risks. In this article, chiropractors will learn key steps to ensure patients are fully informed before treatment. Key Concepts Essential elements of informed consent...
Updates on UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage and AARP Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization for Chiropractic Services
In August 2024, after UnitedHealthcare® (UHC) announced the prior-authorization requirement for its Medicare Advantage and AARP® Medicare Advantage plans, the Kentucky Association of Chiropractors and other chiropractic advocacy groups began extensive advocacy...
119th Congress – Medicare Modernization
The American Chiropractic Association has long advocated for Medicare modernization, but previous efforts stalled at the end of the 2024 legislative session. Now, there’s a new opportunity to make meaningful change! On January 16, bipartisan legislation was...
It’s time to renew your chiropractic license!
The Kentucky Board of Chiropractic Examiners has sent out 3 email reminders, as of the date of this post, to remind you to renew your chiropractic license. If you renew by March 1, 2025 – the cost will be $250. After March 1, there is a late fee of $300 assessed. If...
Kentucky Association of Chiropractors Announce their 2024 Chiropractor of the Year!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 27, 2025 Lexington, KY – The Kentucky Association of Chiropractors (KAC) proudly awarded Dr. Sanda Crnkic Mandrapa of Bowling Green, KY, the distinguished Chiropractor of the Year award in recognition of her outstanding achievements and...
Responding to Online Reviews and HIPAA
Online reviews have become a cornerstone of consumer decision-making. Healthcare is no exception. For chiropractors, these reviews can make or break their reputations. Positive reviews attract new patients, while negative ones can deter potential patients if not...
2025 Medicare Fee Schedule for Chiropractors
The fee schedule below is current as of 1/14/2025. Please note, facility fees are listed on the top row. Most chiropractors are NOT in a facility so please make sure you're looking at the correct line. The 2025 Medicare deductible is $257, an increase in $17 from...
Tips for Hiring a Chiropractic Associate
If you’re a practice owner, hiring a chiropractic associate offers some great advantages for you and your practice. Bringing an associate on board can allow you to expand your patient base and practice hours. An associate can also help free up your time to focus on...
Corporations and Limited Liability Companies: “FinCEN” Reports Due by January 13, 2025, Under Transparency Law
Updated: 5th Circuit Court Reinstates FinCEN BOI Reporting Requirement UPDATED 12/30/2024 Note - the 5th Circuit Court has now reversed it's own reversal. We are still encouraging members to file their reports as this keeps changing. Doctors who have already completed...
Anthem Medicaid contract expiring after December 31, 2024
Effective January 1, 2025, Anthem will no longer participate in Kentucky’s Medicaid Managed Care Program. Anthem will continue to be responsible for proper and timely adjudication of all claims for services rendered to its enrollees until 11:59 p.m. on December 31,...
What Chiropractic Business Owners Need to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a federal regulation that may impact your chiropractic business. Whether running a single practice or managing multiple locations, compliance with this law is crucial to avoid significant penalties. Here's what you need to know...
Getting Practice Advice from Social Media: What to Know
With the prevalence of misinformation, outdated advice, and lack of expert opinion on social media, getting practice advice online can sometimes cause more harm than good. So how can you know where to look for help when you need it? It’s important to use discernment...
KAC Leadership Attends ChiroCongress Convention in Denver, CO
Earlier this November, Dr. Sanda Crnkic, President of the Kentucky Association of Chiropractors (KAC), Dr. Kate Baker, KAC First Vice President, and Dr. Rachel Wendt, KAC Executive Director, represented Kentucky’s chiropractic community at the annual ChiroCongress...
Important HIPAA Changes for Chiropractors in 2024
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is ever evolving. Its purpose is to protect patient health information (PHI) from being disclosed without the patient’s consent or knowledge. It also sets national standards for electronic...