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Please be sure to read the question of the week below. It pertains to the HHS funds you may have received and lets you know they are taxable unless your company is a non-profit (which it likely is not). CalChiro is working with a coalition of other State associations to get this changed. I will keep you posted.

This past week has been a busy one for our volunteers. The CalChiro Board of Directors met on Monday. One of the exciting outcomes is a new member benefit we are adopting! It can be thought of as a virtual mall where products and services will be available to you at discounted rates. We are busy working on implementation now and will get you specifics and registration information in the next few weeks.

The Post COVID-19 Task Force met today to finalize a related policy statement. Turns out we want to develop this a bit further but hope to have it out to you within a couple of weeks. I know you will find the information it contains to be highly valuable. They are also working on getting a current COVID-19 office manual developed for you.

Government Affairs Chair Phil Dieter hosted a webinar for our key doctors this week. If you are interested in taking a listen, you can do so here. I think all will agree that he shared some great information.

The CalChiro District and Student Chapter Presidents were invited to a meeting hosted by CalChiro President Andrew Williams yesterday. If you are a president and missed it, please contact Director of Membership, Kelley Smith, to receive the recording. So much critical information was shared! We covered anti-trust, affiliation agreements, elections, taxes, district meetings, continuing education, regional town halls and more.


Warm Regards,
Dawn Benton, MBA
CalChiro Executive Vice President & CEO
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July 24, 2020
Virtual Vendor Friday with Medical Lien Recovery
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July 28, 2020
CalChiro Virtual Member Focus Group
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July 29, 2020
Essential Coding for Chiropractic Practice, Part 1
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August 5, 2020
Learn to Bill the Department of Labor Using the Proper Fee Schedule
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August 12, 2020
The Biomechanics of Physical Activity
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August 13, 2020
Effective Consult, Exam and History
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October 16, 2020
Board of Directors Meeting
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October 17-18, 2020
Fall 2020 Conference
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Q: Are Health & Human Services (HHS) provider relief funds taxable?

A: Unless your company is a nonprofit, the answer is yes. “In posts to their respective website FAQs, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have both clarified that grant payments received by for-profit providers from the HHS Provider Relief Fund shall be treated as taxable income. Tax-exempt providers are exempt from taxation on the Provider Relief Fund payments, unless the payment is reimbursing expenses or lost revenue attributable to an unrelated trade or business of the tax-exempt provider.

The agencies explain that a payment from the Provider Relief Fund to a business, even if the business is a sole proprietorship, does not qualify as a qualified disaster relief payment under Section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code and is therefore includible in gross income under Section 61 of the Code.

The CARES Act, under which the Provider Relief Fund was established, did not address whether these grants would be taxable income. If Congress intended the grants to be non-taxable, additional legislative action would be necessary. Unless or until such time, physician practices, for-profit hospitals, and other for-profit healthcare facilities must report the payments as part of their taxable gross income.”

Source: https://www.bracheichler.com/insights/healthcare-law-alert-provider-relief-fund-payments-are-taxable-income-says-hhs-and-irs/
BREAKING BCE NEWS: Updated COVID-19 Testing Guidance

Source: Board of Chiropractic Examiners (BCE)

Today the BCE released this statement to licensees: 

Dear Board of Chiropractic Examiner's Licensees,

As the public health battle against COVID-19 continues, your help in slowing the spread is critical. COVID-19 affects us all -- friends, family, neighbors and co-workers. That’s why it so important that we wear a mask, wash our hands, maintain physical distancing and don’t gather with people we don’t live with.

Most recently, the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) issued updated testing guidance. The guidance outlines different tiers to help determine who should be tested given the current context of the COVID-19 pandemic in California. We encourage you to review this guidance and assist in testing by ensuring your patients who need to be are tested.

You can access the new COVID-19 Industry Guidance for testing on CDPH’s website.

DCA has developed a testing priority flyer to be placed in provider offices. You can download and print the flyer here.

Please ensure you are following the guidance provided by CDPH and your local county requirements. For the most up-to-date information about COVID-19 and best practices on preventing its spread visit the covid19.ca.gov website.

DCA maintains a list of waivers and guidance on their Coronavirus page at www.dca.ca.gov. Specific information for chiropractic licensees can be found on our webpage at www.chiro.ca.gov.

Thank you for doing your part in helping California slow the spread of COVID-19. Our collective actions will save lives.
What to Do if You’ve Been Exposed to COVID-19

Source: Sacramento County Public Health Department. 

CLICK HERE to download this helpful one-sheet on what to do if you've been exposed to COVID-19.

Responding to COVID-19 in the Workplace

Source: California Department of Public Health

This checklist is intended for use by employers experiencing an outbreak of COVID-19 in their workplace. Employers should be proactive and keep in mind that identification of even a single positive case among employees may quickly develop into an outbreak. As outbreak circumstances and work practices vary, employers may need assistance from their local health department (LHD) to plan and coordinate a response to the outbreak that meets the needs of the workplace.

This guidance is not intended for use in managing or preventing outbreaks in healthcare, congregate living settings, or other workplaces where the California Aerosol Transmissible Diseases (ATD) standard applies.

Employers should also consult:
  • CDC guidance for businesses and small businesses for information on preventing outbreaks;
  • Cal/OSHA guidance to ensure that they are complying with legal requirements for worker protection; and
  • the California statewide industry-specific guidance to reduce risk during and after reopening of businesses.

CLICK HERE to continue reading this article.
Updated CDC Guide Says Self-Isolate for 10 Days
After Positive COVID-19 Test
 
Source: The Hill

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance on self-isolation for people who test positive for COVID-19.

According to the new guidelines, people who are symptomatic with COVID-19 should isolate at home for 10 days after symptoms begin and for 24 hours after your fever has broken.

“A limited number of persons with severe illness” and those who are severely immunocompromised may need to isolate for 20 days after symptom onset, the agency said.

Asymptomatic patients should isolate for 10 days from the date of their first positive test.
The new guidelines were previewed last week, when officials said the CDC would recommend people do not need to have two negative tests in order to end isolation, which was the previous standard.

CLICK HERE to continue reading this article. 
Trump Directs Federal Agencies to Make
Telehealth Reforms ‘Totally Permanent’
 
Source: Becker's Hospital Review

President Donald Trump said telemedicine is a top priority for his administration and is working to make the temporary regulatory changes permanent during a July 16 news briefing.

After the pandemic hit, the administration removed barriers that allowed physicians to work across state lines to provide telemedicine. It also made changes to temporarily boost reimbursement for telemedicine and make it more accessible for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.

“I have ordered federal agencies to look for ways to make these healthcare reforms totally permanent,” he said.

CMS Administrator Seema Verma penned a Health Affairs article on July 15 outlining the areas CMS is examining to permanently expand telehealth. They include Medicare pay rates for telehealth, fraud abuse prevention and mode of delivery.

A group of bipartisan lawmakers introduced a bill in the U.S. House on July 16 that moves to protect telehealth services after the public health emergency is lifted and requires studying the use of telehealth during the pandemic.
Weideman Group COVID-19 Update - July 17

Source: The Weideman Group

The spread of COVID-19 across California and the country is impacting everyone’s personal and professional lives. To ensure you are receiving the most up to date and pertinent information, Weideman Group is closely monitoring actions being taken by the state (Governor, Legislature, regulatory agencies) and the federal government. The Weideman Group will be sharing the most significant COVID-19 information with you on a periodic basis. Here is a summary of important information from this past week.

CLICK HERE to read this update.
California Employers Association Resources
 
CLICK HERE to view resources from the California Employers Association, including: Webinars, FAQs and Forms, COVID-19 HR Forms and Resources, State of California Resources, CARE Act Resources, Other HR Information and MORE!
COVID-19 Updates from CalChamber Advocacy
 
Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to dominate the news, raising concerns among individuals and for our economy. This page provides links to CalChamber, federal, state and local resources.

CLICK HERE for updates. 

World Federation of Chiropractic Announces
“Back on Track” World Spine Day 2020 Theme
 
World Spine Day, October 16 each year, is a global day of action to highlight the burden of spinal pain and disability and promote optimum spinal health. The theme for this year’s World Spine Day (#worldspineday) is “Back on Track” (#backontrack).

The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in lockdown measures that have restricted people’s ability to undertake physical activity and keep mobile. Working from home has led to increased reports of back and neck pain. World Spine Day’s 2020 campaign will emphasize how people can get “Back on Track”, re-energize themselves with healthy spine habits and restore their activity levels.

Back pain is the largest single cause of years lived with disability. Proper prevention and ensuring a healthy spine – made up of 24 separate vertebrae and over 60 joints - is therefore of paramount importance. Evidence supports regular movement and activity so that the spine can function properly, keeping you upright and protecting your spinal cord and nerves.

CLICK HERE to continue reading this Press Release.

Get 'Active and Adaptive' During
National Chiropractic Health Month This October
 
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has announced that this October during National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) 2020, chiropractors nationwide will focus on helping people become more “Active and Adaptive” as they continue to adjust to lifestyle changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

After months of sheltering in place, many people are still practicing lifestyle changes to reduce their potential exposure to the novel coronavirus: avoiding crowded public spaces, working from home, forgoing air travel for car trips, ordering food and supplies online, and avoiding gyms and exercise classes. As a result, people are moving less, feeling less fit and, in some cases, experiencing pain. NCHM 2020 will encourage the public to adjust to the challenges of staying fit and pain free within a smaller lifestyle footprint by becoming more mindful of movement and posture and by highlighting tips and strategies to help them adapt in healthy ways.

CLICK HERE to continue reading this News Release.
[ICYMI] Key Doctor Webinar
Dr. Phil Dieter hosted a one hour Key Doctor webinar on Tuesday, July 21st.
If you missed it, click to listen now! 
Question: Is it okay to wish our employees a happy birthday
on our company social media page?
 
Source: California Choice

There’s no law against it, but some employees may feel that announcing their birthday violates their privacy. While it’s great that you want to recognize your employees and celebrate with them, I recommend not announcing an employee’s birthday without first getting their permission.

In the case of announcements on public social media, I would get a signed acknowledgement that the employee has given you permission to share their birthday and that their doing so is completely voluntary. Announcing birthdays on public social media pages is a little riskier because these posts can be seen by everyone.

You could instead make the announcements internally (still with permission). Popular approaches include email, newsletter, or intranet. Many offices have a birthday celebration each month and announce the employees who have birthdays during that month without mention of their exact birthday. This is a way to celebrate employees and increase morale without putting any given employee in the spotlight. 
Essential Coding for Chiropractic Practice: Part 1 with Lisa Bilodeau
 
When: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 | 6:00pm - 8:15pm PDT

Member Pricing: FREE

This 2-hour webinar will cover the most frequently used billing codes (CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10) used in many Chiropractic offices throughout California. Lisa will provide you with tools and resources that can be used to conduct audits of your Evaluation and Management codes to determine that if your documentation supports the correct use of the codes you are using.

This program is approved for 2 mandated (ethical billing & coding) CE hours by the CA Board of Chiropractic Examiners: CA-A-20-07-06103.
 
PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAM WILL ONLY BE OFFERED AS A WEBINAR - THERE WILL NOT BE A RECORDING OR ON DEMAND PROGRAM AVAILABLE.

Sponsored by: Brand Peters, LLP & Lien On Us
Register Here
Learn to Bill the Department of Labor Using the Proper Fee Schedule
 
When: Wednesday, Aug 5, 2020 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT

Member Pricing: $10

During this 1-hour mandated webinar, David Testone from FECA Billing will go over: 

  • How to become a Federal Workers’ Comp medical provider

  • Use the correct CPT codes that correspond with the Federal Workers’ Comp fee schedule

  • How to adjust a Federal Workers Comp bill

This program is approved for 1 mandated (billing & coding) CE hour by the CA Board of Chiropractic Examiners: CA-A-20-08-07010.

Presented by: FECA Billing
Register Here
Virtual Vendor Fridays

Presenter: Medical Lien Recovery
 
When: TOMORROW, July 24, 2020 | 12:30pm - 1:00pm PDT

Member Pricing: FREE

CalChiro is excited to present this week's Virtual Vendor Friday with Medical Lien Recovery (MLR). Michael Coates, Founder and President of MLR, believes providers face an unfair dynamic when accepting patients on a lien basis in personal injury (PI) matters, and that must change. Since 2012, Michael has championed on behalf of Chiropractors through in-depth education, continuous support and devoted advocacy. With MLROutsource, lien negotiations are made easy -- we do it for you.

MLR offers more. We know sometimes you want to do it yourself, rather than outsource services. We developed the free MLRPortal where you gain the knowledge and get the tools and resources to change the dynamic, reduce the stress, and improve your bottom line.

During this presentation, you will learn:

  • About MLROutsource and how we negotiate for improved bill payments getting many of our clients 100% of their bills in PI, even when being asked to accept pennies on the dollar. Michael will give you a sneak peak on how we are so successful in this area and are the undisputed leader in this field.
  • About the free MLRPortal. If you have a great staff, but they need improved skills and knowledge, we'll teach them how to get faster and higher bill payments. We'll also give you a guided back-of-the-house online tour of the MLR Portal during this session.
  • You will learn you actually don’t have to choose, as you can actually do both depending upon the law firms, your needs and timing.

MLR's giveaway during this presentation is one that doesn't come in a gift card or a box. We offer all our tips, tools and resources for FREE to CalChiro Members and non-members during this business slowdown. You may have heard about our “Wine with Mike” monthly sessions with guests in all aspects of not just the lien area, but all kinds of business aspects of small medical practices in order to not just survive, but thrive.
Register Here
Need Online CEUs?
 
CalChiro is working diligently to provide much needed online continuing education resources to our members in this time of crisis. We are presenting live CEU webinars as well as adding CEU on demand programs frequently. As a reminder, during the COVID-19 crisis, most of these programs are FREE for members! In order to receive member pricing on all of our webinar and on demand programs, you will need to create an account and login to CE21! CLICK HERE to watch this short video to learn more. BONUS: Save $10 by entering the code WELOVECALCHIRO at checkout.
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CalChiro On Demand Programs
 
Imaging and its Relevance to Your Practice
Speaker: Sana U. Khan MD
 
CEUs: 2.5 General & X-Ray CE hours
Member Pricing: FREE

Presented by: CalChiro LA Metro District

MRI results are often a fork-in-the-road not only in clinical decision making but also in the direction of litigation in med-legal cases. It is a simple, yet fundamental observation that many human musculoskeletal conditions are impacted by gravity, and that many patients experience signs and symptoms in weight bearing positions even when they do not in the recumbent one. Thus, recumbent imaging alone may not demonstrate the full degree of pathology, due to muscle and ligament relaxation and in the case of the spine, disc retraction. Conventional magnetic resonance imaging systems are limited to acquiring scans with patients in the recumbent position (r-MRI).
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Managing the Pediatric Patient - Handy Hints
Speakers: Glenn Maginness DC & Hayley Maginness DC
 
CEUs: 2 Mandated (adjustive technique) CE hours
Member Pricing: FREE

Presented by: CalChiro Orange County District

Chiropractors who attend this on demand program will have:

  • Gained a greater understanding of both manual and drop piece adjusting techniques for both the neonate and baby, as well as the toddler and older child
  • Improved their examination and adjustment skills, and as a result feel more confident in their management of the pediatric patient
  • A variety of adjustment options available to them when confronted with a pediatric patient
  • An appreciation of the importance of flexibility with the management approach, depending on the age, size and the patient's unique spinal problem
  • A firm understanding of how to confidently assess and adjust infants and toddlers
  • Gained increased competence and confidence when examining the pediatric patient
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Compression Band Flossing
Speaker: John Campione, DC, CSCS, CES
 
CEUs: 2 General CE hours
Member Pricing: FREE

Presented by: CalChiro Sacramento Valley District

This 2-hour course introduces the concept of skin/fascial/nerve gliding to help reduce tissue swelling, improve movement and modulate pain with the use of ‘compression band floss.’ This course will cover the anatomy, physiology and neurology of the effects of compression band flossing on connective tissue gliding, tissue traction and tissue compression. Interventions with compression band floss (including direction and pressure concepts) will be reviewed and integrated into current rehabilitative concepts. This course is intended for practitioners and therapists with a basic understanding of soft tissue techniques.

After this course the participant will be able to: 

  1. Define, understand and integrate the myofascial sequencing model
  2. Discover and explore neuroanatomy of the dermal/fascial subsystem
  3. Describe and interpret the research as it relates to connective tissue gliding and pain modulation.
  4. Integrate banded floss techniques for soft tissue pathology as it relates to tension, direction and pressure

Sponsored by: RockTape
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Lower Extremity Biomechanics & the Management of Common Lower Extremity Injuries
Speaker: Kurt Juergens, DC, CCSP
 
CEUs: 1 General CE hour
Member Pricing: FREE

For the past 30 years, Dr. Juergens has been treating world-class athletes from around the globe. During this webinar, Dr. Juergens will review lower extremity biomechanics. He will share his experiences on how to diagnosis and manage lower extremity injuries as well as demonstrates how to incorporate a variety of active care techniques into your practice.  Dr. Juergens will present Case studies of common and uncommon lower extremity conditions. This course will provide useful information that you can implement in the treatment of your patients when you return to work Monday morning. 

Sponsored by: Foot Levelers
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The Sports Medicine Team & Your Role in Caring for the Student Athlete
Speaker: Kurt Juergens, DC, CCSP
 
CEUs: 1 General CE hour
Member Pricing: FREE

For the past 30 years, Dr. Juergens has been treating world-class athletes from around the globe. During this webinar, Dr. Juergens will show you how to develop relationships of trust with other healthcare providers. You will gain a clear understanding of your role on the sports medicine team. And finally, through case studies, rehab protocol for the surgical and non-surgical lower extremity athletic injuries will be demonstrated.

Sponsored by: Foot Levelers
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Rehabilitation of the Kinetic Chain
Speaker: Mario Fucinari, DC, CPCO, MCS-P
 
CEUs: 1 General CE hour
Member Pricing: FREE

A healthy body functions just as a well-oiled machine. The body is made up of fixed segments made mobile by joints. This course will enable you to learn rehabilitation techniques in conditions of dysfunction of the kinetic chain. When one joint has aberrant motion, the movements are affected in the neighboring joints and segments.  We will learn how to take low-tech approaches to common dysfunctional conditions. 

Sponsored by: Foot Levelers
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Human Trafficking and Awareness
Speaker: Mario Fucinari, DC, CPCO, MCS-P
 
CEUs: 1 General CE hour
Member Pricing: FREE

Human Trafficking is considered modern-day slavery. This course will give you a better understanding of what human trafficking is, how to identify a patient or an individual who may be a victim of human trafficking, and how to properly report the abuse.  You will be equipped with the resources to help fight human trafficking and provide resources to victims. Learn important terminology in this field, the different types of human trafficking that exist and an understanding of the scope of the problem, both domestically and globally.

Sponsored by: Foot Levelers
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Chiropractic Care: A Solution to The Opioid Crisis
Speaker: Mark Charrette DC
 
CEUs: 1 General CE hour
Member Pricing: FREE

This one-hour on demand program covers the details of the existing drug opioid overdose crisis gripping the United States. Chiropractic is discussed as a major solution to this epidemic.

Sponsored by: Foot Levelers
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Crooked Man and Fascia
Speaker: Alan C. Smith DC
 
CEUs: 1 General CE hour
Member Pricing: FREE

Fascia can be understood through the five primary kinetic chains. This course will educate and empower the practitioner to understand them and how to apply crooked man for the patient. 

Sponsored by: Foot Levelers
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Evaluation of Posture, Functional Movement and the Lower Kinetic Chain
Speaker: Brian Jensen DC
 
CEUs: 1 Mandated (history taking & physical exam) CE hour
Member Pricing: FREE

This on demand program looks the evaluation of posture, functional movement and the foot, knee, hip complex as it relates proper joint loading and the prevention of injuries and chronic degenerative changes in the spine and extremities.

Sponsored by: Foot Levelers
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Simple Assessments to Predict, Prevent and Reduce Chronic Pain
Speaker: Brian Jensen DC
 
CEUs: 1 Mandated (history taking & physical exam) CE hour
Member Pricing: FREE

This on demand program looks at foundational biomechanical principles related to proper joint loading and movement, assessing abnormalities within those parameters and addressing them in the chiropractic practice.

Sponsored by: Foot Levelers
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Together We Are Stronger!
 
Remember that you are not alone during this Pandemic. We'd like to spend the next few issues focusing on some positive news! Please send in photos of you repping your CalChiro gear, spending time with your staff or doing fun (socially distant) activities to CalChiro Marketing Strategist, Nicole Ortega at nortega@calchiro.org. Please also list the names of those in the photos, as well as a message you'd like to send to your fellow members. Your photos could be featured in an upcoming issue of TWA!
From left to right: Dr. Teddy Shawl and Dr. Stewart Chen proudly holding up
a CalChiro t-shirt. 
From left to right: Dr. Teddy Shawl,
Dr. Jasmine Danh and
Dr. Stewart Chen on the job.
Join CalChiro's Next Virtual Member Focus Group
 
CalChiro will be holding our next virtual Focus Group on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 12PM. There are only a few spots left in the Focus Group, so we encourage you to SIGN UP as soon as possible to reserve your virtual seat. 

Discussion topics during this 1 hour meeting include:
  • How can we help you emerge from the Pandemic stronger than ever
  • Practice Systems
  • Creating chiropractic awareness in California
  • Legislative Objectives
We want this to be a positive, constructive and forward thinking interaction. Plan to come into this meeting with ideas or suggestions that can make our community stronger and more connected.

Questions? Please contact CalChiro Marketing Strategist, Nicole Ortega at nortega@calchiro.org. 
CalChiro Virtual Town Halls
 
CalChiro Region 3 (Los Angeles Metro, San Fernando Valley, Verdugo Hills, Ventura County, Los Angeles Southwest) and the Alameda County & San Francisco Districts are hosting virtual town halls for their members in August! Spend your lunch socializing and connecting with your peers. Details below!

Region 3 Town Hall
Time: Aug 12, 2020 @ 1:00 PM 

Join Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86172035763?pwd=MlB3bFIyQ0ZQOVhQdFlUbktMNnZFZz09
Meeting ID: 861 7203 5763
Passcode: 825645

CalChiro Alameda County & San Francisco Districts' Town Hall
Time: Aug 13, 2020 @ 12:00 PM

Join Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83638968349?pwd=S0RDcnduOHNKdUdudE1HeEsrQ0hrdz09
Meeting ID: 836 3896 8349
Passcode: 825645
Member Benefit of the Week
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Even better: No strings attached — you can cancel at any time with no cancellation fee. Interested?

Join the ranks of work comp professionals who use DaisyBill to make their billing lives easier.

Plus, CalChiro Members receive a 20% discount! 

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F4CP Resources
Social Media ACCELERATOR™

The F4CP has created two more informative infographics to share this week. The first focuses on how whole foods and herbs can play a role in managing the inflammatory response. The second highlights how chiropractic care can provide pain relief and enhance your health.

Click the following links to share the optimize your exercise with chiropractic care infographic on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram*.

Click the following links to share the health infographic on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram*.

*How to share on Instagram: Click the 3 dots in the top right corner and then click "Copy Link." Once copied, open a compatible Instagram share app on your mobile device, such as the "Repost" app, and follow the steps to share to your IG page.
Carrick Institute Presents -
Neurology Primer: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV):
Assessment and Treatment Strategies

November 7, 2020
Florida & Live-Stream (EST)
 
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo is the most common cause of vertigo in adults, resulting in over 1.5 million visits to the ED in the US each year. With proper assessment and maneuvers, the vast majority of cases can be effectively treated, alleviating patients of debilitating symptoms and decreasing their risk of falls at the same time. Grow your clinical practice and expand your skills to confidently treat this dizzy population!

What you will Learn:
  • Understand basic vestibular anatomy as well as what BPPV is, why it occurs, and how to differentiate it from other vestibular conditions
  • Practice performing Dix-Hallpike, side lying, and roll tests when assessing for BPPV
  • Improve ability to interpret eye movements visualized via infrared video goggles to assist in the diagnosis of BPPV
  • and MORE!
CLICK HERE for more information and to register.
FREE ChiroHealthUSA Webinar:
What’s an Acceptable Amount of Accounts Receivable?
 
 
As a chiropractor and businessperson, the first question you have to ask is, “Why do you have AR in the first place?” And worse yet, are you just writing it off because it’s too hard to collect? That’s not good business. Plus, that’s your money.

Outsourcing your revenue cycle management may be the solution. The good news is that in a lot of cases making a few changes to your billing and collection systems can make a huge difference. You can improve your overall revenue picture without increasing patient load.

What’s an Acceptable Amount of Accounts Receivable?
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
11:15AM PDT
Cost: FREE
REGISTER
Chiropractic is the answer for seniors falling, struggling with balance
Chiropractic Economics July 22, 2020
One out of every four people aged 65 and older fall every year according to data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Additionally, one out of five of these seniors falling results in serious injury, with more than 800,000 seniors hospitalized annually due to hip fracture or a fall-related head injury. Perhaps more alarming is that death rates from seniors who have fallen have increased 30% since 2007.
How Quality Chiropractic Care Can Greatly Improve Your Well-Being
Women's Fitness Magazine July 21, 2020
When you are experiencing a lot of physical pain and are going through a healing crisis, you feel lost in the world. The pain takes so much out of you that you barely get through each day. Important things, like rest and sleep, may even be nearly impossible because of the levels of discomfort and pain.
A proactive approach to addressing the opioid epidemic
Kaiser Permanente July 21, 2020
“You know you have a problem when you can’t sleep at night and you’re irritable and you’re miserable, and you don’t want to be around people. That’s when you know the opiate has taken over,” Timothy C. said. Longtime Kaiser Permanente member Timothy first started taking a synthetic opioid to treat a back injury. The drugs helped, but soon he felt like he needed more and more to get rid of the pain. It wasn’t long before he realized he had a problem.
Warning Signs Indicating You Need Chiropractic Care
Hill Country July 20, 2020
A chiropractor clinic visit can be beneficial at times. It can dramatically enhance your physical and mental health. Many people feel that the time to take chiropractic care is when the pain symptoms are intolerable or something seems very wrong. A chiropractor has proven to offer effective non-invasive therapies as well as prevents illness from going bad to worse.
Navigating the Chiropractic World Amid the Pandemic
Dynamic Chiropractic July 20, 2020
The global COVID-19 pandemic has turned our world upside-down, created mass disruption across every sector and industry, both public and private; not to mention the personal strains it has caused all citizens across the U.S. As there were no sweeping regulations from the federal level, governors from each state were tasked with assessing their COVID-19 impact and implementing regulations, in many cases overnight.
Leveraging Patient Reviews
Dynamic Chiropractic July 20, 2020
A recent survey confirmed 88% of people trust online reviews as much as they trust a personal recommendation. That's a powerful statistic- especially for chiropractors who want to gain a deeper understanding of patient behavior. Because understanding why patients read reviews, how they read them, and where they read them presents new opportunities on how to leverage reviews to grow your practice.
8 Best stretches for lower back pain
Yahoo Life July 20, 2020
Back pain is the worst. Since your back is central to so much of how your body moves through the world, any irritation or injury can mean a real hit to your quality of life and exercises for back pain are a necessity for looking after your overall health. And if you haven’t had a bout of back pain yet, count yourself lucky. 
A quick guide to financials for new DCs
Dynamic Chiropractic July 20, 2020
While treating your patients is always the first priority, making sure your ducks are in a row with the financial part of your business is critical to building a thriving practice. Here is a quick guide for a few common aspects of the financials side of running a chiropractic practice.
CDC Report: Drug Overdose Deaths Jumped to Record High of Nearly 71,000 in 2019
Dynamic Chiropractic July 20, 2020
According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 71,000 people died from drug overdoses last year, up from 67,000 in 2018.
Bryce Pardo, a drug policy researcher at the Rand Corporation, said one factor is the drugs themselves. “You can see that there are declines in heroin and prescription opioid overdoses,” Pardo said. “However, there’s an increased year over year increase in synthetic opioid overdose deaths.”
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