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Washington State Chiropractic Association

2SSB 5596 Signed by the Governor

On Tuesday, April 1, 2008, Governor Gregoire signed into law the bill to prohibit unfair payment to chiropractors. Insurers may no longer pay chiropractors less than other providers who are delivering the same services described by a payment code used by a nationally recognized reference manual such as the National AMA CPT code book.... more




CCEP Series Cancelled

We sincerely regret that due to insufficient registrations we have been forced to cancel the entire CCEP series, including this weekend’s program on Upper Extremity Adjusting (May 17-18). We do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and truly wish we had had more doctors interested in the program. Dr. Hearon does offer the classes in other locations and you are encouraged to call him at (208) 375-7431.


The Premera provider agreement [PCWPCORE (1/08)] has now been reviewed by WSCA's legal counsel and is available for your consideration.


Spring Training is over, the M's are warmed up and the season is officially underway... Are you tuned into Mariner's Radio and our advertising program?

WSCA to Pitch Chiropractic on Mariners Radio Network

Mariner's Radio Network Stations

M's game schedule and information


WSCA PROGRAM UPDATES

SUMMER CONFERENCE 2008

Room reservations must be made by May 27th in order to receive the WSCA rate.

Friday - Sunday, June 27-29 at Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine

FOR ROOM RESERVATION: Call the resort at 360-318-2000. Use ID #26856K to receive the discounted WSCA room rates starting at $159 per night. www.semiahmoo.com

Register: Call the WSCA office at 206-878-6055
$245 WSCA Member DCs, $295 after June 6th; $395 All Non-Member DCs (no early-bird available).
Special rates apply for first year/retired DCs and office staffs.

These Key Note Speakers are "Energizing Chiropractic"

  • Dr Guy Riekeman
  • Dr. James Chestnut

Other program highlights:

  • Drs. Paul Reed and Todd Royce of Firm Foundation Coaching with the 7 Steps to a Successful Practice, GUARANTEED
  • Brad Carlson of Bowflex on the Science of Stretching
  • Laurent Goldstein of Brican Corporation on Transforming Patients into Advocates.
  • Stanley Greenfield with How to Thrive not just Survive in Today’s Volatile Economy, sponsored by OUM Chiropractor Program.

Friday June 27 – 8 pm reception sponsored by Peick / Conniff with the introduction of their new doctor-based informational website

Conference Brochure

Conference Schedule

Area Activities for Families


In Winter 2007, WSCA Board of Directors formed an Insurance Committee to help work on some of the questions that we've been receiving from our members and to work more closely with the Insurance Carriers to define and explain some of the billing procedures, as well as billing code usage. The committee drafted letters to Regence and Premera prior to our 2008 Winter Conference in order to gather information and clarify certain billing codes. You can read the letter on the insurance page of our website.

The Insurance Committee is continuing to meet and is currently looking for additional members who would like to participate. If you are a member of the WSCA and would like to learn more information about this position, please email us at: insurance@chirohealth.org. Additionally, if you have insurance questions or concerns that you think the committee should address, you may also send comments to the insurance email address.


2008 ChiroCode Desk Books Now Available


Stakeholder News from the Integrator Blog News & Reports
http://theintegratorblog.com

As an on-going feature, the WSCA Spotlight News will link you to articles of interest from the Integrator, edited by John Weeks. Weeks has written for Plexus and spoke at our January 2007 conference. He is a 20-year veteran reporter and organizer in the field of complementary and integrated health care. The Integrator's mission is to serve leaders in creating the connections between the diverse disciplines and stakeholders in the emerging field.

The articles for April include an exploration of "cultural authority" which grew out of my participation at the 2008 ACC-RAC meeting which focused on this theme, a personal report from a meeting with Josephine Briggs, MD, the new director of NIH NCCAM, an article on additional questions about whether NCCAM's leaders should be experienced in complementary and integrative approaches, some insight into whether Rs or Ds are most supportive of chiropractic and prevention, and notice of an interesting new employer-related initiative for integrative practitioners. Enjoy!

Resources

The Integrator is made possible through sponsorships from NCMIC, Triad Healthcare, Standard Process, Alternative Medicine Integration Group, Inner Harmony Group and individuals who voluntarily contribute.


 

 

CMS Selects NHIC to Administer Medicare Claims Payment in AK, ID, OR, and WA. The WSCA will keep you posted when more information becomes available. Press Release


ACN Group Changes Policy on Chiropractic Treatment for Kids


UnitedHealthCare Network bulletin clears up confusion regarding spinal manipulation services provided to children and to treat headaches. Click here for more info.


The WSCA is seeking applications from licensed and practicing chiropractors for appointments to the Chiropractic Advisory Committee (CAC) and the Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission (CQAC). For more details, click here


Foundation for Chiropractic Progress: Help Unlock the Secret

International Chiropractic Association's Medicare Information:

Medicare Advanced Beneficiary Notice of NonCoverage Form >>

Medicare Finalizes Quality Measures Reporting List >>

ICA Medicare Committee Update - August 2007 >>

CMS to Publish NPPES Provider DB >>

ICA Medicare Committee Update - July 2007 >>

New HIPAA Privacy and Compliance Website >>

Medicare "Advantage" Plans Receive Harsh Scrutiny at Congressional Hearings >>

Other Medicare Links:

2008 Medicare Fees >>

Medicare Chart Note Recommendations >>

Medicare AT & GA Modifers >>

Medicare Misinformation >>
 

 

 
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 THANK YOU, WSCA CORPORATE MEMBERS!

Please click on the links below to visit and support the companies who support WSCA.

Leadership Level Corporate Members:

Adler Giersch    Graham Lundberg & Peschel     

                Radia


Platinum Level Corporate Members:

   Brican Corporation     

         


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