Chiropractic Business Tips

Medicare Compliance: Coding and Documentation

Chiropractic Economics March 15, 2017

As we speak with doctors of chiropractic all over the country, there are two commonalities that continue to resonate. (1) How do we make more money in our practices, and (2) how do we avoid an audit? In this webinar, we provide a foundation to accomplish both with correct documentation and coding. We will discuss what Medicare requires on an initial visit and daily office notes. We cover the correct sequencing of diagnosis codes that provide medical necessity and decrease the chances of claim denials.

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Chiropractic Economics March 15, 2017

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Your business model isn’t working (because it’s old)

Ted A. Arkfeld March 15, 2017

Sponsored Content | Ever wonder how much less complicated practice would be without all of these fastballs coming at you? What fastballs am I referring to? HIPAA, OSHA, MACRA, Medicare standards—the environment DCs practice within today is much more complicated than it was over 25 years ago when I started. However, the major difference today is this: DCs have risk but they also have great opportunity to participate in the 21st century of healthcare. The new payment system, the MACRA law, has now ushered in the context of the value-based system of reimbursement.

Utilizing social media for chiropractic: Are you thinking differently?

Christina DeBusk March 13, 2017

According to a 2016 study conducted by Pew Research Center, roughly 86 percent of Americans spend at least some their day on the Internet. Of these, a high majority use Facebook during their online time to keep in touch with the rest of the world, while other social media platforms frequented quite often by web-based users include Instagram, Pinterest , LinkedIn, and Twitter. Though sites like these are often thought of as a way to keep in touch with people we love, the reality is that they’re also a wonderful tool for business professionals.

Be prepared with your financial investments and advisors

H. William Wolfson, DC March 10, 2017

Money Management | Being a doctor includes the accountability of being a fiduciary, as do attorneys, CPAs, CFP professionals, and others.The prudent-person rule is at all times in effect and a fiduciary professional is required to uphold this duty and do what is best for an individual. Regardless of the financial title used, most investors fail to thoroughly evaluate if a selected financial broker or advisor is rendering accurate, unbiased, and truthful advice—or is even a fiduciary.

5 multidisciplinary practice concerns that need to be addressed

Mark Sanna, DC March 10, 2017

Sponsored Content | As multidisciplinary practices have increased in popularity over the last few years, there has been an emerging (and troubling) trend. More and more chiropractors are undertaking the conversion of their chiropractic practice into a multidisciplinary practice without the legal and managerial assistance of professionals experienced in this highly regulated area.When asked what their multidisciplinary practice concerns were, chiropractors had five common responses.

Are you avoiding the hazards of social networking?

Brandy Brimhall March 9, 2017

Legal Ease | The internet is currently the largest source of information and with it comes the world of social media. Many people use social media for personal and business purposes because of the many benefits in using these networking applications. Social networking creates a ripple effect that allows people and businesses to share information, insights, and communicate far and wide. Social media also gives you the ability to easily communicate with patients and peers.

The most common mistake DCs make with marketing

Ray Foxworth, DC March 8, 2017

Marketing Matters | It is amazing to see how the more things change, the more they remain the same. When it comes to marketing, there have been astounding changes in how and when you communicate with your patients and the public about chiropractic. Who knew that someday DCs could completely avoid newspaper ads, Yellow Pages ads, direct mailers, and postcards to reach patients. Or that there would be more devices connecting people than there are people. If you don’t believe it, look at the devices you use every day. Chances are good you have a smartphone, a tablet, and a computer.

[Video] How to master Facebook and boost your business

Shawne Duperon February 23, 2017

Since its creation in 2004, Facebook has gone through many transformations. You may be posting content, based upon old rules and not even realize it. For example, you no longer need to limit how much you post on Facebook. As a matter of fact, the more you post, the more you’re going to engage potential patients. But don’t fall into the chiropractic social media trap of only posting chiropractic “selling” content.

How to deal with problematic chiropractic patients

Mark E. Battersby February 21, 2017

Money Management | The lot of a doctor of chiropractic is not an easy one. On one hand, it doesn’t take many non-paying patients to create trouble for a cash-based practice. But then, an insurance-based practice—or even a blended practice— must be concerned not only with the financial situation of patients but also with third-party payers. There are always patients who disappear and providers who go out of business. In these cases, it is often too late to collect anything.

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