National Chiropractic Health Month 2019

Strength. Stability. Success.

Musculoskeletal (MSK) health helps people live full and active lives.

Everyone wants to be strong and healthy. Our musculoskeletal (MSK) system – comprised of our muscles, bones and joints – plays an important role in helping us get and stay stronger at all stages of life. ... It’s what makes it possible for us to stand. It’s what enables us to move. It’s what powers us to do the things that matter most, whether that’s taking care of our children, hiking in the Rockies, remodeling a vintage piece of furniture or dancing until the sun comes up.

On the Agenda is published quarterly by the New York State Chiropractic Association (NYSCA). It is designed to provide information about the Chiropractic profession and NYSCA activities and initiatives. Download and read the latest edition today!

Sponsored by the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, National Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month is a national observance and annual campaign geared toward raising public awareness of chiropractic care as the preferred first-line approach to safe, effective, drug-free
management of low back, neck and neuro-musculoskeletal pain.

The Chiropractic fee schedule for work and automobile related injuries in New York State (NYS) is governed under the regulations set forth by the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB).

College Celebrates Conferment of 175 Graduate Degrees

August 2019, SENECA FALLS, N.Y. – New York Chiropractic College will host its Spring 2019 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, August 3, at 9:30 a.m. (EDT) in the NYCC Standard Process Athletic Center. During the ceremony, NYCC will confer 175 degrees on students who have earned or are on track to earn their diplomas by the end of the year.

Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has developed and released a Medicare Documentation Job Aid to assist chiropractors in responding to medical records requests, medical necessity documentation, and corrective treatment documentation. These PDF downloads are available on the CMS.gov website. 

Click here to learn more

Arlington, VA – A bill that would update Medicare by increasing its coverage of services provided by doctors of chiropractic within the full extent of their licensure was introduced today in the U.S. House of Representatives. (HR3654)

Through the hard work of the NYSCA, the New York State Workers Compensation Board (WCB) is proposing to change the chiropractic conversion factor, creating parity for the first time since our inclusion in workers' compensation for doctors of chiropractic. The disparity in the conversion factor has been a priority of the joint efforts from NYSCA and the Council. Working together, and working with the WCB, positive change is coming.

The NYSCA, in conjunction with the acupuncturists, massage therapists, physical therapist and occupational therapists, has worked with the NY legislature to submit legislation that recommends consideration and prescription of conservative care treatments, including chiropractic prior to prescribing opioid analgesics for neuromusculoskeletal conditions.   The bill is A8256/S5867 sponsored by Assemblyman Richard Gottfried and Senator Gustavo Rivera. The bill is currently on the  Assembly Health Committee agenda.

On May 24, 2019 HHS OCR issued updated guidance on the direct liability of business associates -- entities and individuals a covered entity (you or your practice) contracts with or otherwise retains or engages with in practice (e.g., a billing service) -- under the HIPAA Rules. To view this update, please click the link below:

Direct Liability of Business Associates

On the Agenda is published quarterly by the New York State Chiropractic Association (NYSCA). It is designed to provide information about the Chiropractic profession and NYSCA activities and initiatives. Download and read the latest edition today!

The votes have been tallied and election results are below.  The results below represent terms from June 1, 2019 until May 31, 2021.  We thank all who were willing to run for an elected position and look forward to the leadership of our Officers and Board members.

By this time, I am sure you have all seen the articles circulating about a 28-year old man from Oklahoma who suffered a stroke from cracking his own neck. The doctor who treated him is quoted in the article stating the following:

Polls for the election of NYSCA Officers and Directors open today. In odd-numbered years (2019), the positions open for election are Directors in Region 1, Directors in Region 3, and all Officer positions. For more information on election procedures, please click here.

On April 11th, 2019 leaders of the NYSCA and Council met to find common ground, direction, and restore momentum to the Unity process. We are pleased to report we were able to do that.

Don't forget to implement the New NYS Workers' Compensation Fee Schedule for services rendered on and after 4/1/19.  

On the Agenda is published quarterly by the New York State Chiropractic Association (NYSCA). It is designed to provide information about the Chiropractic profession and NYSCA activities and initiatives. Download and read the latest edition today!

The NYSCA is excited to invite you join our ranks as we continue to advocate for Doctors of Chiropractic in New York. It is only through participation of DCs like you that we can advance the role of the profession in our state.

At the current time, the NYSCA is active in advocating for DCs to have a greater role in the treatment of New Yorkers throughout the state. In short, we are working to creating an environment where chiropractic can thrive. Among our recent activities, we have

• Met with the Worker’s Compensation Board and the Governor’s office to protect the rights of DCs and their patients in the WC system. DCs will see a significant improvement in the rate of reimbursement in April 2019.
• Met with the Department of Financial Services regarding the changes in the WC fee schedule and the implementation of rules in No-Fault. Additional efforts to protect the rights of injured persons and DCs are ongoing.
• Introduced legislation that would enhance the business environment in NY for practicing DCs.
• Introduced legislation to modernize the scope of practice in NY to allow DCs to practice to the full extent of their education and training. Our current scope was written in 1963 and is need of updating to reflect our training.
• Expanded benefit for members in the NYSCA that allow member doctors to achieve professional and business savings that could offset the cost of membership.

To succeed, Chiropractors in New York need an active organization advocating for patients and doctors. To be a strong organization, the NYSCA needs you. Your membership application is available online here.

As you may be aware, the New York State Workers' Compensation Board recently released an updated fee schedule.  This effective date of the fee schedule is April 1, 2019.

As you know the WCB has updated the fee schedule and the changes will be implemented on April 1st, 2019.  We have been waiting for the release from the Department of Financial Services regarding No-Fault.  It has now arrived, you can view it using the link below: