Deadlines, Guidelines, and Other Important Info Inside
Weekly Member Memo
Week of February 20th, 2017
Early Registration Deadline for the Spring Conference
February 21stis the early registration deadline for the Spring Conference. If you are a HNS provider, make sure to fax us the voucher with your registration prior to February 21st.Don't forget to book your room. The special rate of $145 ends on March 2nd!
American College of Physicians Releases New Guidelines For Treating Low Back Pain
An article published in the Annals of Internal Medicine offers new guidelines for how physicians should treat low back pain.The guidelines cite heat therapy, massage, acupuncture and spinal manipulation as possible options for non-invasive, non-drug therapies. Click here to read the full study and recommendations.
Exercise as Adjunctive Therapy for the Pregnant Patient
By Lindsay Mumma, DC"While our adjustments and education can go a long way in supporting this specific patient population, it is also necessary to recognize the importance of exercise - both therapeutic exercises and those that the patient is doing for her overall health and wellness." Click here to continue reading an article by one of the NCCA members.
Medicare: Forms Due for 2017 Payment Adjustment Based on 2015 EHR Reporting
Courtesy of ACA
The deadline for eligible professionals to submit reconsideration forms for the 2017 payment adjustment, based on the 2015 EHR reporting period, is Feb. 28.Click hereto read the instructions, and hereto view the application form.
Earlier last week leaders of the NCCA and representatives of the NC Board of Chiropractic Examiners met with the newly elected NC Insurance Commissioner, Mike Causey. This meeting was to establish the relationship for future dialogue with the insurance department. We look forward to a productive relationship in the years to come and are excited to host him as our luncheon speaker at the upcoming Spring Conference.
Partner Highlight: TotalClinicSolutions
Total Clinic Solutions is your local provider for both NEW and USED Chiropractic Equipment.Total Clinic Solutions services Chiropractic offices across the southeast with equipment parts, repairs, and reupholstery work. Please visit their website, email info@totalclinicsolutions.com or call at 704.622.4089. Visit their booth at the upcoming 2017 Spring Conference!
Aetna, Humana Abandon Merger, Putting Paths to Growth in Doubt
Aetna and Humana won't appeal a judge's decision to block their merger on antitrust grounds, avoiding what had been widely seen as an uphill battle to preserve the $34 billion deal. Click here to read the article from The Wall Street Journal.
Classes for 2017
Classes & Certifications
Chiropractic Family Practice Functional Medicine Certification
