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Your Voice Is Needed: Support the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act (H.R. 539 / S. 106) in the 119th Congress
Chiropractors currently face a limitation under Medicare—only spinal manipulation is reimbursed. This outdated restriction forces patients to pay out-of-pocket for essential components of care that you’re qualified to provide, such as exams, diagnostic imaging,...
Chiropractic Future Champions National Reform with Landmark DOJ Filings on Behalf of the Chiropractic Profession
Molalla, Oregon — June 19, 2025 — In a bold and unprecedented step to combat regulatory discrimination and restore competition in U.S. healthcare, Chiropractic Future has submitted three formal comments to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Anticompetitive Regulations...
Refresh Your Fees in 2025: How to Protect Profitability in an Uncertain Economy
In today’s economic climate, chiropractic practices can’t afford to leave money on the table. Rising overhead, increased compliance demands, and unpredictable reimbursement trends have made one thing clear—what worked financially in 2020 or even 2023 may not work in...
Terminating a Chiropractor-Patient Relationship
Chiropractors have the right to treat the patients they wish to treat. They also have the right to terminate relationships with patients for various reasons, such as: Numerous attempts at communication have proven unsuccessful. The patient frequently misses or cancels...
Why Chiropractors Should Audit Their Documentation: A Smart Business Move
Evan M. Gwilliam DC MBA BS CPC QMCC CPMA CPCO AAPC FellowSenior Vice President, Practisync In today’s healthcare environment, compliance with insurance requirements and proper documentation are more critical than ever. Chiropractors are facing increasing demands from...
Tech Reminder: Windows 10 Support Ends Soon
Microsoft has officially announced that support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025. That means no more security updates, bug fixes, or technical support after that date. You're PC will still work, however, if you're still using Windows 10, you may want to...
Stay Connected Your Way – Update Your Email Communication Preferences
Want to control how you hear from us? You can update your communication preferences anytime by logging into your profile at thekac.org. Here’s how: Visit thekac.org Click “Sign In” at the top right Once logged in, go to the “Communication” tab Scroll down to "Email...
Campbellsville University Celebrates Historic First Chiropractic Graduating Class
Milestone Event Marks Growth for the Chiropractic Profession in Kentucky Campbellsville, KY – On May 9, 2025, history was made as Campbellsville University conferred Doctor of Chiropractic degrees to the inaugural graduating class of its chiropractic program—becoming...
When Cutting Corners Cuts Too Deep: A Reminder About Proper Billing and the Right Way to Grow Your Practice
At ChiroHealthUSA, we believe the success of your practice should never come at the expense of your integrity. That’s why we’re sharing a recent—and unfortunate—reminder of how serious the consequences can be when billing procedures aren’t followed. Last week, the...
Ensuring HIPAA Compliance in Text Messaging
Texting is convenient, but it raises privacy and security issues when dealing with health information. This article explains how chiropractors and their staff can use text messaging to communicate with patients while following HIPAA rules. Key Concepts How text...
Children and the kinetic chain
by Kevin Wong, DC Published with appreciation to Chiropractic Economics and Foot Levelers. Establishing a solid foundation for optimal development IN CLINICAL PRACTICES WE HAVE OPPORTUNITIES to treat patients of different ages, starting with children. By learning...
When Free Isn’t Free: The Real Cost of Zero-Dollar Services
Recently, a chiropractor posted in a Facebook group asking whether it was okay to provide extremity adjustments for free. The responses? All over the place. Some doctors proudly declared, “I never charge for them,” while others warned, “You can get in trouble for...
8 Steps to Starting Your Own Chiropractic Practice
So, you want to establish your own chiropractic practice? It’s a realistic goal with numerous benefits — starting, of course, with being your own boss. It also presents an opportunity to create something that reflects your vision of “how things should be done.”...
Empower Your Patients with New Insurance Education Flyers
The Kentucky Association of Chiropractors (KAC) is committed to ensuring chiropractors have the resources they need to navigate the often complex world of insurance coverage. We understand that insurance challenges can create barriers to accessing necessary treatment,...
Legislative Update: 2025 Kentucky Session Recap
To watch a video update, please scroll down! This session, over 1,000 bills were introduced in the Kentucky legislative session, with a significant focus on education. While this number is slightly lower than the 1,220 bills introduced in 2024, the 2025 session was...