issue-07-2016 Archives - Chiropractic Economics

The benefits of a cloud-based EHR system

Casey Nighbor June 2, 2016

Chiropractic Economics most recent fees and reimbursement survey showed that more than 70 percent of DCs have adopted some type of EHR software. With the imposition of ICD-10, more than 60 percent have begun updating their software in preparation. But with the popularity of such systems growing, the number of practices replacing existing EHR software […]

What you don’t know about HIPAA data requirements could hurt you.

Ty Talcott, DC, CHPSE May 12, 2016

Legal Ease |Because most practitioners’ efforts to stay up-to-date with HIPAA requirements are lagging or nonexistent, or they have not put the required protections in place within their practices, they may have become liable for their vendor’s improper encryption under HIPAA.

With new regulations on the way, should you buy vs. lease equipment?

Mark E. Battersby May 11, 2016

Money Management |Even as credit becomes more readily available, whether to buy or lease equipment is a question facing many DCs. While there is no correct answer that fits every situation or every practice, leasing is far more complicated and may be getting more complex, compared to the simplicity of buying.

5 ways to boost reimbursement for your practice

Marty Kotlar, DC May 10, 2016

Coding C&A |To improve reimbursement consider billing, having a clear financial policy, using appropriate codes and creating a plan for each patient.

Expand your practice by advertising to the right audience

Jeffrey Langmaid May 9, 2016

Marketing matters | Chiropractors traditionally focus their efforts on their local communities, and if you’re a tech-savvy chiropractor you may have even allocated some of your resources for education and awareness on social media platforms, such as Instagram or Facebook, to reach more potential patients.

Don’t fear the FROF: The importance of financial conversations

Kathy Mills Chang, MCS-P May 6, 2016

Practice Central |Before treatment can even begin, the Financial Report of Findings (FROF) must be presented and the means of payment agreed upon. The new patient whose primary focus up to this point has been “Wow, this really hurts, can you help me?” will now understandably shift gears to, “Wow, how am I going to pay for this?”

Learn the difference in casting methods for foot orthotics

John K. Hyland May 5, 2016

Research Results |The case for the use of custom orthotics in the chiropractic practice is compelling: Orthotics is research-proven to enhance the proprioceptive response of the foot and entire lower extremity, improving biomechanics.

Morals vs. Ethics: Doing the right thing as a DC

Ray Foxworth, DC May 4, 2016

In Focus |As a chiropractor, you face ethical and moral decisions on a daily basis in clinical practice. While what you do for patients ought to be moral and ethical, there is much more that should go into your decision-making—you can’t just stop there.

What are you going to do when the auditor comes for you?

Daniel Sosnoski May 3, 2016

Feature | When it happens, it will likely be a day like any other. You’ll be seeing a patient out the door, and returning to your office when your CA waves you over with a panicked look and says, “We’re being audited.” Will you be ready?

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