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Medicare Fee Cuts Delayed Until March 31, 2010
by NYSCA Staff
3/3/2010 10:35:02 AM

Late Tuesday night, the President signed into law a bill that delays until March 31, 2010 the 21% Medicare fee cuts that were scheduled to take effect in 2010. 


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Stimulus Bill Includes Important Changes to HIPAA Requirements
by ACA
2/19/2010 12:38:55 PM

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the “Stimulus Bill”), which President Obama signed on Feb. 17, 2009, changes several requirements related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).


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ELLIOTT ELECTED TO ACCAHC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
by NYSCA Staff Writer
2/16/2010 8:46:18 AM

The Academic Consortium of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (ACCAHC) recently elected Horace Elliott to its board of directors.


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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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House Passes Legislation to Delay Medicare Fee Cuts; Senate Must Act Before 21 Percent Reduction Can Be Averted
by ACA
12/18/2009 3:56:06 PM

On Wednesday, Dec. 16, as part of the FY 2010 Defense appropriations bill, the House of Representatives passed legislation that would delay the 21 percent Medicare fee cuts until March 2010. 


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Top Stories

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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Top Stories

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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Study Finds the Availability of Chiropractic Care Improves the Value of Health Benefits Plans
by The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress
10/21/2009 2:35:46 PM

A report, prepared by a global leader for trusted human resources and related financial advice, products and services, finds that the addition of chiropractic care for the treatment of low back and neck pain will likely increase value-for-dollar in US employer-sponsored health benefit plans.

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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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Top Stories

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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URGENT! CALL TO ACTION: FEDERAL HEALTHCARE REFORM
by NYSCA
9/1/2009 9:35:41 AM

The debate concerning National Healthcare Reform is set to resume in Washington D.C. Your voice is needed to make your Senators and Congressmen know that chiropractic care is an integral part in any Healthcare Reform Legislation.

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URGENT! CALL TO ACTION: FEDERAL HEALTHCARE REFORM

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NYSCA Responds to the Medical Treatment Guidelines Proposed by the State of New York Department of Insurance to the Workers’ Compensation Board
by NYSCA Staff Writer
8/23/2009 8:42:06 AM

In March of 2007 Governor Eliot Spitzer issued a directive regarding Workers Compensation reform to State Insurance Department Chairman Eric Dinallo. Mr. Dinallo was instructed to form a task force with the expressed mission of updating the guidelines used by the New York State Workers’ Compensation System. In the directive, the governor stated that Chairman Dinallo was to create a task force comprised of representatives from industry, organized labor, and both houses of the state legislature.

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New Pilot on Quality Shows Cost-Effectiveness of Chiropractic Care for Musculoskeletal Disorders
by ACA
8/13/2009 7:10:09 AM

A new pilot program shows that conservative heath care, including chiropractic, may reduce overall health care costs in patients with musculoskeletal disorders, such as back and neck pain.

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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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Top Stories

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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Top Stories

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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Top Stories

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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Top Stories

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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Red Flags Rule Enforcement Delayed Three Months
by ACA
5/5/2009 8:06:46 AM

Due to Congressional pressure supported by ACA, the Federal Trade Commission announced today it will delay enforcement of the new "Red Flags Rule" until August 1, 2009.

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