Welcome to our newest team member, Keeley Burmeister!
Please join us in a warm welcome to our new Administrator, Keeley Burmeister, who will be assisting with membership, communications, and event planning.
Keeley brings a decade of experience in marketing and communications to the team, and is excited to play a role in empowering the chiropractic and wellness community in Kansas. As a native Oregonian, Keeley spends as much time as she can exploring the Pacific Northwest with her husband and rescue dog.
You can reach Keeley at KCA@kansaschiro.com.
Members Only: CMS Finally Answers a Common Medicare Advantage Question
Can you treat a Medicare Advantage patient if you’re not in the plan’s network? What can you bill? Are you required to see them?
After months of follow-up, KCA’s Medicare Committee obtained a direct written response from CMS addressing these questions and several others that affect chiropractors every day. The answers may surprise you and could have important implications for your billing, patient communications, and participation decisions.
Read the full article to see what CMS confirmed and learn a simple practice tip that can help you avoid costly Medicare Advantage billing mistakes.
(KCA Member Benefit – must be logged in to read)
KCA Investigating Blue KC Claim Denials
Following reports from members, KCA identified a notable increase in unpaid Blue KC service lines beginning in January 2026. We are requesting CPT-specific data to determine how much of the increase involves CMT codes 98940–98942 and whether claims were improperly denied.
Read the full update for our preliminary findings, how you can help, and information about potential interest under the Kansas Health Care Prompt Payment Act.
Click Here to Read More.
KCA Exempt Rad Tech Program Now Available Online
The Kansas Chiropractic Association is pleased to announce that its 12-hour Kansas radiology technology course is now available online at KansasChiro.com.
Developed by Dr. Steven Gould, DC, DACBR, and Dr. Travis Oller, DC, KCA Executive Director, the program provides required radiology education for chiropractic assistants, medical assistants, nurses, and other eligible individuals who take X-rays under the supervision of a licensed practitioner.
Kansas law provides a licensure exemption for certain individuals performing radiologic technology procedures when they work under appropriate supervision, receive training in the proper use of the equipment, and complete 12 credits of qualifying continuing education each year. The KCA program is designed to fulfill the 12-hour annual educational requirement for exempt radiologic technology personnel working in Kansas chiropractic offices.
Complete the Training Online
The new online format makes it easier to complete and document the required training. Participants can work through all 12 hours of instruction at their own pace through the KCA learning platform.
The course includes:
• Twelve hours of radiology education presented by Dr. Steven Gould
• Recorded instruction and accompanying presentation materials
• Knowledge assessments and course evaluations
• Online tracking of completed modules
• A printable certificate of completion
Participants must watch each course module in its entirety and complete any associated quiz, evaluation, or credit form. After completing all 12 hours, participants can download and print a certificate for their records.
Kansas regulations generally require continuing education documentation to be retained for at least three years. The new certificate system gives participants and supervising practitioners a convenient way to document completion.
Annual Completion is Required
Exempt radiologic technology personnel must complete this 12-hour course every year to maintain certification. Participants should retain each annual certificate of completion as documentation of compliance.
Completing the course does not replace other applicable requirements, including appropriate supervision and proper training in the use of the X-ray equipment. Participants and supervising practitioners remain responsible for complying with all Kansas laws and regulations governing radiologic technology procedures.
Legacy Training Programs End August 1, 2026
The new online program will replace all previous versions of KCA’s Exempt Rad Tech training.
Effective August 1, 2026, certificates will no longer be issued for any legacy training program. This includes the previous online course system and the older videotape/VCR-based training program.
Anyone currently completing a legacy version of the training must finish the program and obtain the appropriate certificate before August 1, 2026. After that date, participants needing a certificate must complete the course through the new KCA online learning platform.
How to Enroll
Visit the KCA online course catalog and enroll in the 12-Hour Kansas Radiology Technology course.
Participants must create an account at KansasChiro.com, but KCA membership or chiropractic licensure is not required to register. After purchasing the course, log in, open “My Courses,” select the program, and launch the online classroom.
KCA has also prepared a short instructional video explaining how to register for the classroom and watch the courses.
The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts provides additional information about the licensure exemption and radiologic technology requirements on its Radiologic Technology FAQ page.
Questions about enrollment or using the KCA learning platform may be directed to Dr. Travis Oller at travis@kansaschiro.com.
Are You Truly Meeting the Standard of Care?
Every chiropractor strives to provide excellent patient care, but are you meeting the legal and professional standard expected of your practice? In this thoughtful article, Mark S. Balderston, DC, FPSC explores what the standard of care means in chiropractic, common situations that can place a license at risk, and practical steps every chiropractor can take to protect both patients and their practice. Whether you’re a new graduate or a seasoned practitioner, this is an important reminder that maintaining the standard of care is an ongoing professional responsibility. Click Here to Read
(KCA Member Benefit – must be logged in to view)
Research Spotlight: The Power of Patient Education
A recently published study in the journal BMJ Open examined how different explanations of rotator cuff-related shoulder pain influence patients’ beliefs about their condition and the treatments they think they need.
Researchers randomized more than 2,200 people with shoulder pain to receive one of three educational approaches:
• Best practice education emphasizing reassurance, recovery, and self-management
• Best practice education combined with pain science education
• Structure-focused education emphasizing tissue damage and structural causes of pain
The findings were striking. Participants who received structure-focused explanations were more likely to believe they needed imaging, injections, surgery, medication, rest, and activity restrictions. They were also less likely to view exercise as an appropriate treatment option.
In contrast, participants who received best practice education were more likely to favor exercise and other self-management strategies and were less likely to feel they needed potentially unnecessary interventions.
The study highlights an important clinical reality: the words healthcare providers use matter. The way a condition is explained can influence patient expectations, treatment decisions, and healthcare utilization.
This research was authored and submitted through Clinical Compass, the chiropractic profession’s leading evidence-synthesis organization. Clinical Compass develops clinical practice guidelines, systematic reviews, evidence summaries, and other resources that help clinicians translate research into practice.
As a Kansas Chiropractic Association member benefit, all KCA members receive complimentary access to the Clinical Compass Evidence Center, providing access to research summaries, clinical guidelines, and evidence-informed resources to support patient care and professional development.
KCA Connect Is Now Available
The Kansas Chiropractic Association has launched KCA Connect, a free mobile app that gives KCA members direct access to association news, events, legislative updates, and member resources from their phones.
What’s in the app
KCA Connect brings together the information members use most — in one place, updated automatically from the KCA website.
- News — the latest posts from kansaschiro.com, including member-only content
- Events — upcoming conventions, CE seminars, and webinars with dates, pricing, and registration links
- Governmental Affairs — legislative updates, KSBHA actions, and action alerts when member voices are needed at the Statehouse
- Strategic Plan — KCA’s current mission, vision, values, and goals
- KCA Leadership — the full Board of Directors with direct contact information
- On Demand CE — access to the KCA on-demand course catalog
Turn on Notifications
When you install the app, please enable push notifications. KCA will use them to reach you when it matters most — legislative action alerts when chiropractors need to contact their legislators, event announcements, registration deadlines, and other time-sensitive updates from the association.
If you miss the prompt when you first open the app, you can turn notifications on manually: go to your phone’s Settings, find KCA Connect, and enable notifications there.
How to Download:
iPhone:
- Open the App Store
- Search for KCA Connect
- Tap Get to install
Android:
- Open the Google Play Store
- Search for KCA Connect
- Tap Install
The app is free and available to anyone. No login is required.
Stay Connected with KCA – Now by Text!
The Kansas Chiropractic Association is excited to announce a new way to keep you informed and connected: KCA Text Alerts.
With this service, you’ll receive timely links to our weekly updates, along with important information relevant to your practice. Whether it’s news about compliance, upcoming events, or resources to help you serve your patients, you’ll have KCA updates right at your fingertips.
We know your time is valuable, so we promise not to overwhelm you with messages. Text alerts will only be sent when there is important information to share.
How to Sign Up
Members who wish to receive KCA Text Alerts can enroll quickly and securely HERE.
Stay in the know. Stay connected. Stay ahead with KCA.
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