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The NYSCA Co-Signs ACA Response to UHC Headache Policy

 

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The NYS WCB Announces Public Comment Period for Proposed Medical Fee Schedule

 

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The NYSCA Announces the Results of the 2018 Election

 

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NYSCA 2018 Regional Directors Election

 

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Proposals to Improve Medical Care for Injured Workers

To increase provider participation in the workers' compensation system and improve injured workers' access to timely, quality medical care, the Workers' Compensation Board (Board) is proposing an increase to provider fees and adoption of the universal CMS-1500 form to reduce administrative burden, among other measures.

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Revised WC Medical Authorization Request Forms

Please note that the WCB has updated a few common forms including the MG-2 and MG-2.1. They have been revised to include a place for providers to include their National Provider Information (NPI) number.

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Low Back Pain: A Worldwide Call to Action

A call to action on the worldwide public health concern of increasing disability due to low back pain has been issued (March 21, 2018) through three papers in Lancet. According to these papers years lived with low back disability has increased 54% from 1990-2015 worldwide. All age groups and income levels were impacted. The greatest risk was seen in people that were obese, smokers with physical/mental comorbidities and physically demanding jobs.

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Congress Passes Legislation Expanding Veteran Access to Nondrug Chiropractic Services

Arlington, Va. -- The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) announced today that Congress, with the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, has approved a plan to expand access to chiropractic’s nondrug approach to pain relief to veterans, many of whom suffer from back pain and other musculoskeletal conditions resulting from their service.  

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Chiropractic Lobby Day 2018

Please join the New York State Chiropractic Association and the New York Chiropractic Council for the 2018 chiropractic profession lobby day.

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Q&A with NYSCA 2018 Spring Convention Presenters: Dr. Kristina Petrocco-Napuli

 

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The NYSCA Announces Continued Enrollment in F4CP Group Membership

 

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Corporate Sponsor: UNS Inc

The NYSCA is very pleased to welcome Ulan Nutritional Systems Inc as a Diamond Level Corporate Sponsor!

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Corporate Sponsor: Smart HCS

The NYSCA is very pleased to welcome Smart Healthcare Solutions as a Diamond Level Corporate Sponsor!

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Corporate Sponsor: Elite Medical Supply

The NYSCA is very pleased to announce that Elite Medical Supply of New York has renewed its commitment as a Diamond Level Corporate Sponsor!

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Urgent: New CMS Billing Rules Effective 01/01/2018

Please note that CMS implemented a new rule to requires doctors of chiropractic to add a 2nd modifier when billing Medicare for non-covered physical medicine services.

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MIPS - To Participate or Not Participate: That is the Question

Medicare’s Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Final Rule increased the threshold for participation. With this increase, a significant number of providers fall into the exempt category and they are now breathing a sigh of relief. However, there’s one hidden tidbit which you may have missed - the potential damage to your reputation and practice if you DO NOT participate. As incredulous as this may sound, it’s a possibility to consider as your scores will be published on the Physician Compare website for all the world to see. Those scores may also be used for other third-party physician rating websites. One study found that 65% of people are aware of these rating sites and many use them regularly. Providers with high scores have an advantage over their competitors. Damage to online reputations could take years to undo.

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Q&A with NYSCA 2018 Spring Convention Presenters: Dr. Timothy Latham

 

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Q&A with NYSCA 2018 Spring Convention Presenters: Dr. Jay Greenstein

 

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Q&A with NYSCA 2018 Spring Convention Presenters: Dr. Evan Gwilliam

 

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Q&A with NYSCA 2018 Spring Convention Presenters: Dr. William Austin

 

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