Weekly Member Memo: February 28th, 2017

Weekly Member Memo

Week of February 27th, 2017

Book Your Hotel Room By March 2nd!

Embassy Suites in Cary has a Spring Conference special rate that ends March 2nd, 2017. Room special is $145+tax. To reserve the room call 919-677-1840 or book online here and use our code: CESCHA.

NCCA Member Joins Duke University Orthopedics Department

On March 1, NCCA member Eugene A. Lewis, D. C., M.P.H. will join the faculty and medical staff in the orthopedics department at Duke University in the newly created Spine Division. He is the first chiropractic physician to be on the medical staff at this institution, and will see patients, be involved with research projects and will also be teaching. This path to Duke was facilitated by former NCCA Executive Director Dr. Joe Siragusa, who had hopes that this type of position will become a more commonly available choice for chiropractors. Dr. Lewis has practiced in Greensboro for many years and is a past president of the NCCA, a former member of the NC State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, a former Chairman of the North Carolina Radiation Protection Commission and has been active in practice guidelines and best practices development projects.

Volunteer at the Legislature: Doctor of the Day!

Every year, the NCCA hosts Doctor of the Day event in the NC General Assembly building. The goal of the event is to promote chiropractic care to the NC legislators during the session to help the passing of our bills. The volunteer DC will provide a short exam and a quick adjustment to educate public on the importance of chiropractic care.The event takes place on Wednesdays from 10 am until about 2 pm. We have a few slots available in May and June. Please email sasha@ncchiro.org if you would like to help!

In This Update

Member Spotlight

Doctor of the Day

Legislative Update

Partner Highlight

Spinal Fusion

Upcoming District Events: Register Now

March 8 - SE District

May 6 - Central District Greensboro Grasshoppers Game

May 20 - Eastern District Pullen Park

Upcoming Free Webinars

February 28 - Meeting the "Treatment Effectiveness" Medicare Guidelines

March 7 - The Four Biggest Reimbursement Mistakes You’re Probably Making...

March 21- Medicare Denials:Path to Approvals

RSVP Now!

April 26-Legislative Day

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

HB 187

House Bill 187 allows physical therapists to manipulate the spine without a prescription from an MD. This bill has been introduced in the House. Please watch for future updates for ways you can helps us oppose the bill.

Partner Highlight: Healthy Green Solutions

Healthy Green Solutions, the NCCA Platinum Partner, represents various companies such as PEMF, ASEA Anti-Aging, Juise Plus, Tower Garden and others. Contact Dave Berkheimer at 910-632-3287 or vi sit his booth at the upcoming 2017 Spring Conference!

Latest Information on Spinal Fusion

Courtesy of Becker's Spine Review

Between 1998 and 2011, the number of spinal fusion procedures has doubled and the global spinal fusion market is anticipated to reach $9 billion by 2023. As more consumers are educated about the benefit of chiropractic care, they may come to your office after being told they need a spinal fusion. Are you up-to-date on the latest information? Click Here for "16 Things to Know About Spinal Fusions".

Classes for 2017

Classes & Certifications

Chiropractic Family Practice Functional Medicine Certification

When: February 2016 - June 2017

Where: Durham, NC