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CMS Reveals New Medicare Card Design

Removing Social Security numbers strengthens fraud protections for about 58 million Americans

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Chair Proposes New Permanent Impairment Guidelines

In April 2017, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law the 2017-2018 Executive Budget, which contained several significant pieces of workers’ compensation reform designed to protect workers while also achieving savings for businesses. Included in the reforms was Workers’ Compensation Law (WCL) § 15(3)(x), which requires new Permanency Impairment Guidelines (“Guidelines”) to be adopted by January 1, 2018. The new Guidelines cover determinations of permanency under WCL § 15(3)(a) through (v), which are also known as scheduled loss of use.

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Member in need of assistance

One of our Queens members, Dr Karl Bauer, suffered a major stroke last week. He's currently hospitalized and doesn't have use of his entire left side.  He's a sole practitioner and doesn't have anyone to cover his practice.
If any DCs could lend assistance, please call as we hope for his recovery!
This is his office address.
928 Broadway, New York, NY 10010
If anyone is interested they can call Bruni @ 212-686-2244




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NYCC Holds Commencement for Five Degree Programs

Seneca Falls: New York Chiropractic College held commencement exercises in the Standard Process Health and Fitness Center on the Seneca Falls campus on Saturday, July 29, conferring degrees on 146 candidates: 31 from the Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program; 18 from the Master of Science in Acupuncture (MSA) and Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental medicine (MSAOM) programs; 67 from the Master of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition (MSACN), two of whom are dual graduates from the DC program; one from the Master of Science in Diagnostic Imaging (MSDI) residency; and 29 from the Master of Science in Human Anatomy and Physiology Instruction (MSHAPI) program. Graduating students attended from California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, New York City, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Ontario.

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American Chiropractic Association Commends President for Plans to Designate Opioid Crisis a National Emergency

 

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Glenn Scarpelli, DC

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we inform you of the tragic and sudden passing of one of the Council's great Past Presidents, Dr. Glenn Scarpelli and his wife Patricia Scarpelli. This horrific event has left their two children, Isabella and Joseph, without the love, support and guidance of their loving parents.

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Back to Basics: Chiropractors Offer Evidence-Based Care for Back Pain

American Chiropractic Association announces theme of 2017 public awareness campaign

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NYCC Named "2017 Great College to Work For" for Ninth Consecutive Year!

 

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New Medicare Cards with New Numbers: 3 Changes You May Need to Make

The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 requires CMS to remove Social Security Numbers (SSNs) from all Medicare cards by April 2019. CMS will begin mailing new Medicare cards with a new Medicare number (currently called the Medicare Claim Number on cards) to your patients in April 2018. You may need to change your systems to:

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Compliance with Medicare Documentation Continues-CMS

Provider Compliance

Chiropractic Services:
High Improper Payment Rate within Medicare FFS Part B

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Scope Modernization: A8541

The New York State Chiropractic Association and the New York Chiropractic Council recently announced that both state organizations have jointly submitted a draft Chiropractic Scope Modernization Bill to the Legislature.

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F4CP Webinar Focusing on Katie May Updates

 

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5 Ways for Healthcare Providers to Get Ready for New Medicare Cards

Medicare is taking steps to remove Social Security numbers from Medicare cards. Through this initiative the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will prevent fraud, fight identity theft and protect essential program funding and the private healthcare and financial information of our Medicare beneficiaries.  

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Chiropractic Scope Modernization Bill Introduced to New York Legislature

 

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Young Investigators Seeking Research Funding Urged to Apply for USBJI Career Development and Grant Mentoring Program

Deadline For Application Submissions: July 15, 2017

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New York Chiropractic College Appoints New Senior Leaders

 

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The NYSCA Elects a New President

 

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Medicare Update: Revised ABN Effective Date 6/21/2017

 

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2017 Board of Directors Election Results

The New York State Chiropractic Association is proud to announce the results of our May 2017 elections.

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Life U's Running Eagles Advance to Club National Championship

The Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship (CRC) is set for June 3-4 in Philadelphia. 

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