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Table Talk: Prepayment for services
KAC Member Question: I have a patient that is “highly compensated employee” and her work has medical reimbursement up to $5000 for out of pocket expenses separate from her HSA. She wants to prepay for visits for next year and use those funds but it is my understanding...
Bucks for Boards: $1,000 Scholarships Helping Chiropractic Students Succeed
Supporting chiropractic students through the demanding journey of education and licensure is essential to the future of the profession. Through the Bucks for Boards program, NCMIC continues its commitment to investing in the next generation of chiropractors by helping...
Table Talk: CEs
KAC Member Question: I’ve already completed my CEs for the upcoming renewal in March 2026. If I take a course in February 2026, can I use that for my next renewal period – for March 2027? Answer: The short answer is YES! Expanded answer: You can absolutely use a...
2026 Medicare Fee Schedule for Chiropractors
NOTE: These fees have been updated as of 4/1/2026. See updated article here. Question: What is the 2026 Medicare Fee Schedule Answer: While this isn't a traditional table talk question - it fits the category! Overall, there is a small increase (0.32%-1.68%) in the...
The Importance of Training Employees in a Chiropractic Office
Why Training Matters 1. Enhancing Patient Experience Your staff is often a patient’s first and last point of contact. From the initial phone call to check-out, every interaction influences how patients perceive your practice. Training employees in communication,...
Table Talk: Can chiropractors refer for an MRI?
KAC Member Question: Can we refer for an MRI in the state of Kentucky? Answer: This is a common question, especially as imaging access continues to vary across regions and facilities. Kentucky law does address a chiropractor’s authority to make referrals, and the...
Finding Community in Your Chiropractic Career
A chiropractic career can be demanding, and it’s easy to feel alone in the journey. Being isolated can hinder your growth and wellbeing. This article explores how building community within the field can support your career, wellbeing, and patient care. Key Concepts ...
2026 Medicare Information for Chiropractors
Medicare has announced the 2026 Part B cost updates, with the monthly premium increasing to $202.90 and the annual deductible rising to $283. These changes may affect patient cost sharing early in the year, particularly for covered chiropractic adjustments, since...
Kentucky Association of Chiropractors Leaders Attend National ChiroCongress Convention in Boston
Lexington, Kentucky: The Kentucky Association of Chiropractors (KAC) announced that members of its executive leadership attended the 2025 ChiroCongress Convention in Boston, Massachusetts, a national gathering that brings together chiropractic leaders from across the...
ChiroCongress Cares Announces Recipient of the Dr.
Contact:Lizz Klein503-922-2933lizz@chirocongress.org Molalla, Oregon – November 25, 2025 – ChiroCongress Cares, during the ChiroCongress Convention in Boston, Massachusetts, proudly unveiled the recipient of the prestigious Legacy of Leadership Scholarship. This...
Table Talk: Louisville Metro Council – Massage Ordinance
KAC Member Question: Does the Louisville Massage Ordinance apply to a chiropractic office? Answer: While the full updated ordinance is not public yet, we have worked with the member who originally asked this question and our lobbying firm to confirm that chiropractic...
Obituary: Teri Prince
June 21, 1957 — November 2, 2025 Theresa "Teri" Prince, of Murray, KY and Lakewood Ranch, FL passed away on November 2, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on June 21, 1957, in Rolling Meadows, IL, a beloved and cherished member of her community, Teri was a devoted...
Table Talk: Dry Needling Requirements in Kentucky
KAC Member Question: What are the requirements in Kentucky to become dry needling certified or perform dry needling in my office? Answer: Kentucky’s laws and regulations do not establish a minimum hour requirement for dry needling. Unlike some states that mandate a...
Table Talk: Licensed Chiropractor in Another State and Ownership Question
KAC Member Question: I am a doctor chiropractor in another state. Do I need a Kentucky chiropractic license to own a chiropractic office in the state of Kentucky? Answer: Yes. Pursuant to KRS 312.145, ownership or operation of a chiropractic facility within the...
Ransomware, HIPAA, and a $175K Lesson in Compliance
In August 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that its Office for Civil Rights (OCR) had resolved with BST & Co. CPAs, LLP (“BST”) regarding a HIPAA Security Rule violation tied to a ransomware incident (HHS, 2025). This...