Weekly Member Memo: March 14, 2017

Weekly Member Memo

Week of March 13th, 2017

Take Action: Help Us Stop Medicaid Policy Change!

Help NCCA oppose a Medicaid policy change that would limit chiropractic reimbursement to children over the age of 19. The public coment period runs through April 22nd. Even if you do not see Medicaid patients, we encourage you, your staff, family and patients to submit a statement against this policy change to dma.webmedpolicy@dhhs.nc.gov.

Sample text for the email can be found here and it only takes two minutes!

Change in CPT Codes 97010 and 97014

United Healthcare bulletin for March indicated that their Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: Supervised Modalities Policy reimbursement policy will be retired in the second quarter for 2017. The two CPT codes 97010 (hot & cold packs) and 97014 (unattended electrical stimulation) will be supported by other reimbursement policies. To read the details of the changes, click here and scroll to page 15.

CMS Helps Small Practices in the QPP

CMS awarded about $100 million to help small practices succeed in the Quality Payment Program. The program will provide on-the-ground training and education for clinicians in individual or small group practices of 15 clinicians or fewar. The training and education resources will be available immediately, nationwide, and will be provided at no cost to eligible clinicians and practices. Click here to read the full announcement.

Secrets to Facebook Success

Today, Facebook has more than 1.87 billion users worldwide, and over 71% of American adult internet users have a Facebook profile. This immense audience presents an undeniable opportunity for your practice. Click here to read a few great tips from Online Chiro on how to make your Facebook page standout!

In This Update

Stop Medicaid Change

CPT Codes Change

CMS And Small Practices

Secret to FB Success

Legislative Update

Partner Highlight

Upcoming District Events: Register Now

April 7 - S.Central District

April 11- Central District

April 13- Western District

May 6 - Central District Greensboro Grasshoppers Game

May 20 - Eastern District Pullen Park

Upcoming Free Webinars

March 21- Medicare Denials:Path to Approvals

March 28 - Managing Risk:The Newest Compliance Regulations

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April 26-Legislative Day

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Texas Chiropractic Battle

Courtesy of American Chiropractic Association
Read a perspective on the case by Texas Chiropractic College student Adam Stewart in his blog post titled, "The Diagnostic Domino Effect," here. Learn more about the Texas legal effort here. If you would like to contribute to the cause, click here.

Partner Highlight: Healthtech/Merry X-Ray!

Healthtech can help you find the best digital & analog x-ray products. Healthtech is offering a $1000 rebate from February 20-March 31 on new & complete retro fit systems. Healthtech will be at the 2017 Spring Conference, so don't forget to stop by their booth! Contact Healthtech by calling 910-616-3325 or visiting their website.

Classes for 2017

Classes & Certifications

Chiropractic Family Practice Functional Medicine Certification

When: February 2016 - June 2017

Where: Durham, NC