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NYSCA Responds to The New York State Workers Compensation Board’s “Proposed Medical Treatment Guidelines”
by By Donald Littlejohn, DC
8/16/2010 1:35:18 PM
The New York State Workers Compensation Board released their “Proposed Medical Treatment Guidelines” on June 30, 2010. The guidelines outlined treatment protocols for the neck, lower back, shoulder and knee. These “Proposed Guidelines” are the product of several years of work on the part of the NYS WCB. A 45 day public comment period followed the release of the guidelines and ended on August 16, 2010.
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NYSCA Prepares Its Comments in Response to NYS WCB Proposed Medical Treatment Guidelines
by Dr. Donald Littlejohn
8/11/2010 8:33:20 AM
On June 30, 2010 the New York State Workers Compensation Board published its “Proposed Medical Treatment Guidelines.” A public comment period of 45 days commenced at that time and will end on August 16, 2010. The NYSCA Workers Compensation Task Force has spent considerable time and energy reviewing the “Proposed Medical Treatment Guidelines,” researching supporting documentation and crafting a response to the Workers Compensation Board. We anticipate that the final NYSCA response will be delivered to the Workers Compensation Board prior to the appointed deadline.
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Legislation Introduced to Include Doctors of Chiropractic in the
by The American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
8/5/2010 2:58:55 PM
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and the Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) today commended Rep. Gene Green (D-Texas) and Rep. Lee Terry (R-Neb.) for introducing legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that calls for the appointment of doctors of chiropractic (DCs) as officers in the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps.
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NACA Applauds Non-Discrimination in Health Care Reform
by The National Association of Chiropractic Attorneys
7/23/2010 1:46:06 PM
The National Association of Chiropractic Attorneys (NACA) today announced that it has issued a proclamation recognizing “the historic and profoundly positive legal ramifications for the chiropractic profession and the patient community it serves in Section 2706, ‘Non-Discrimination in Health Care,’ recently enacted as part of the federal ‘Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.’”
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Medicare Fee Schedule
by NYSCA Staff Writer
6/3/2010 8:10:47 AM
On Friday, before leaving for their Memorial Day Recess, the House passed a bill that would allow for a 2.2% Medicare fee increase for 2010 and a 1% fee increase for 2011.
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Red Flags Rule
by NYSCA Staff Writer
6/3/2010 8:08:18 AM
On Friday, the FTC issued a notice indicating that the Red Flags Rule would not be enforced until January 1, 2011.
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2010 ACC-RAC: Most Highly Attended
by Association of Chiropractic Colleges Educational Conference and Research Agenda Conference (ACC-RAC)
4/29/2010 7:20:42 AM
With a focus on looking ahead to chiropractic’s future role in the evolving health care system, this year’s Association of Chiropractic Colleges Educational Conference and Research Agenda Conference (ACC- RAC) was held at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, March 17 to 20, and attracted a record number of participants.
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National Guidelines Clearinghouse Publishes CCGPP Documents
by The Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters (CCGPP)
4/14/2010 11:57:19 AM
The Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters (CCGPP) is very pleased to announce that the literature syntheses published in JMPT have now been accepted for inclusion in the National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC) and are available at www.guideline.gov.
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ACA Health Care Reform Campaign--$500,000+
by American Chiropractic Association
3/30/2010 8:41:58 AM
Regardless of what you think politically about health care reform, you have to be impressed with the inclusion of non-discrimination language in the bill that recently passed.
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House Passes Health Care Reform Bill
by American Chiropractic Association
3/22/2010 9:05:58 AM
The U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 3590, the Senate-passed version of national health care reform legislation, tonight. The final vote took place after a nearly 13 month battle, culminating in a contentious struggle to garner votes from undecided members of the Democratic majority in Congress.
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Study Expert Validates Chiropractic Standard of Care
by International Chiropractors Association (ICA)—American Chiropractic Association, Association of Chiropractic Colleges, Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, Life West, New York College of Chiropractic, Parker College of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic, and the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic
1/28/2010 5:23:30 PM
“The most recent research (Neck Pain Task Force Report of the Bone and Joint Decade 2000-2010, a study sanctioned by the United Nations and the World Health Organization) indicates neck manipulation is a safe and effective form of health care,” according to Matt Pagano, DC, chiropractic profession spokesperson.
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Palmer begins significant study on chiropractic and hypertension
by Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research (PCCR)
1/16/2010 8:42:17 AM
The Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research (PCCR) has undertaken a collaborative clinical trial to follow up on preliminary research indicating a specific form of chiropractic treatment can be effective in lowering blood pressure in hypertensive patients.
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NBCE Staff Publishes Article on Performance-Based Testing
by NYSCA Staff Writer
1/15/2010 3:03:31 PM
Paul D. Townsend, D.C., the NBCE Director of Practical Testing Research and Development , is the lead author on an article published in the January 2010 issue of the journal Teaching and Learning in Medicine.
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NJ Passes Scope of Practice Awaits Governor Corzine Signature
by NYSCA Staff Writer
1/14/2010 10:30:08 AM
The Association of New Jersey Chiropractors, which represents approximately 1600 chiropractors statewide, is extremely grateful and pleased with the vote completed on Monday, January 11, 2010, in the New Jersey State Senate and General Assembly that ushers in a new scope of practice for chiropractic care in the state for the first time since 1953.
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Medicare Fee Changes Delayed
by ACA
1/8/2010 4:23:51 PM
Due to the Congressional action taken late last year, the proposed 21-percent decrease to Medicare reimbursement rates has been delayed until March.
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CMS Required Fraud and Abuse Training
by ACA
11/25/2009 4:36:07 PM
Many providers are receiving notices that they must complete a Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA) training program from Medicare Advantage Plans.
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FTC Extended Enforcement Policy: Identity Theft Red Flags Rule
by Federal Trade Commission
11/5/2009 6:28:59 PM
At the request of several members of Congress, the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC” or “Commission”) is extending its deferral of enforcement of the Identity Theft Red Flags Rule (“Red Flags Rule” or “the Rule”)1 until June 1, 2010.
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Palmer College of Chiropractic Board Names Dennis Marchiori, D.C., Ph.D., Chancellor; Will Assume Role December 15, 2009
by Palmer College of Chiropractic
11/5/2009 8:25:23 AM
Following what might be the most expansive search for a chiropractic college leader in the history of the profession, the Palmer College of Chiropractic Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the unanimous selection of Dennis Marchiori, D.C., Ph.D., D.A.C.B.R., as chancellor of Palmer College. His appointment will take effect December 15, 2009.
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NYSIF Introduces State-of-Art Medical Bill Inquiry System
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10/21/2009 2:19:02 PM
The New York State Insurance Fund today announced a state-of-the-art online medical bill inquiry service with the expansion of its electronic Explanation of Benefits (EOB) for doctors treating workers’ compensation injuries covered by NYSIF.
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ACA, Coalition Support Bill Repealing 'Flawed' Medicare Payment Formula
by The American Chiropractic Association
10/19/2009 2:10:36 PM
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has joined with other provider groups to support legislation, S. 1776, introduced in Congress on Oct. 13 by Sen. Debbie Stabenow (R-Mich.) that would permanently repeal the “flawed” formula that determines Medicare reimbursement rates.
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New Program Will CHAMPion Chiropractic in Congress
by American Chiropractic Association
10/14/2009 7:08:13 AM
With health care reform activities accelerating in Congress, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has launched the Chiropractic Health Advocacy and Mobilization Project (CHAMP), a one-year campaign to raise funds in support of strategic lobbying activities intended to boost chiropractic’s profile on Capitol Hill.
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INSURANCE OMNIBUS LAW (A8402)
by NYSCA Staff Writer
10/13/2009 10:39:54 AM
The following is a summary of the key provisions relevant to chiropractic within the new Insurance Omnibus Law.
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Former House Majority Leader Gephardt Joins Chiropractic Cause
by ACA
10/8/2009 12:05:35 PM
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has retained Gephardt Government Affairs, headed by former U.S. House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt, to reinforce its efforts to ensure that any national health care reform legislation passed by Congress includes the services of doctors of chiropractic on par with other physician services in respect to access, reimbursement and scope of practice.
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Governor signs Omnibus/Retrospective Audit Law!
by NYSCA
8/5/2009 8:35:31 AM
The NYSCA Officers, Directors and Delegates are pleased to announce that the Association’s hard work has been rewarded. Governor David Paterson has signed into law as Chapter 237 of the laws of 2009, Omnibus legislation (A8402a) containing NYSCA’s retrospective audit provisions.
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The time is now for ChiroVoice!
by Louis Lupinacci, DC, FICC and H. William Wolfson, DC, FICC
6/8/2009 7:58:36 AM
The New York State Chiropractic Association asks members to support the ACA chiropractic advocacy network, ChiroVoice.org (ChiroVoice).
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NYCC President Dr. Frank Nicchi Named ACC President
by New York Chiropractic College
5/23/2009 6:41:34 AM
New York Chiropractic College president Frank J. Nicchi, DC, MS, was recently elected president of the Association of Chiropractic Colleges, (ACC) a consortium of some nineteen chiropractic colleges located in the United States, Canada and New Zealand.
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Attention NYSCA Members
by NYSCA
5/21/2009 3:06:05 PM
The New York State Chiropractic Association has been busy preparing our response to the proposed NYS Workers Compensation Guidelines.
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NBCE 2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
by NBCE
5/21/2009 11:51:37 AM
On May 8, the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) held its Annual Board Meeting in conjunction with the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards’ (FCLB) 83rd Annual Educational Conference in Hollywood, CA.
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FTC Red Flag Rules: What Are They And What Do I Have To Do?
by Mariangela Penna, DC President, New York State Chiropractic Association
5/5/2009 8:21:55 AM
Members should be aware; the FTC has developed Red Flag Rules which require “creditors” – including health care providers -- to conduct a risk assessment to determine if they have accounts at risk for identity theft.
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