October is National Chiropractic Health Month in Kansas!
We are proud to announce that Governor Laura Kelly has officially proclaimed October 2025 as National Chiropractic Health Month in the state of Kansas.
This year’s theme, “Get Started with Chiropractic,” highlights the critical role chiropractors play in helping patients manage pain, improve musculoskeletal health, and reduce reliance on prescription medications through safe, effective, non-drug approaches.
The Kansas Chiropractic Association thanks Governor Kelly for recognizing the value of chiropractic care in promoting health and wellness for Kansans of all ages.
Tuesday Topic: How to Handle Online Reviews — and Stay HIPAA Compliant
Online reviews can be a great way for patients to share their experiences with your chiropractic office, but responding to them incorrectly can lead to HIPAA violations. In this week’s Tuesday Topic, KCA Executive Director Dr. Travis Oller offers a quick compliance reminder about how to manage online reviews the right way.
Many doctors don’t realize that replying to a patient’s online review—especially with a personalized “thank you”—can inadvertently confirm that the person is a patient. That’s considered a disclosure of protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA. Even a simple “thank you for being a great patient” is not allowed unless you have the patient’s explicit written consent.
So, what can you do instead? Keep your responses general. A safe and compliant reply might simply be:
“We appreciate the feedback.”
Dr. Oller also demonstrates how KCA’s Statusfi Dashboard can help offices set up compliant policies and staff training for handling online reviews. Within Statusfi, members can access online review compliance guidance under Advertising Compliance, including sample policies, and response language when using our new feature called Ask Paxson, which uses AI to generate customized, HIPAA-compliant policies for your office.
Whether you receive positive or negative feedback online, remember:
- Don’t confirm patient status.
- Avoid discussing specifics.
- Use pre-approved, general language.
- Redirect conversations to private channels when needed.
This short video is a must-watch for every office, whether you manage your own Google, Facebook, or Yelp reviews, or if you have a company/service that does it for you. It’s another example of how KCA and Statusfi make compliance simple and accessible for Kansas chiropractors.
Log in to Kansas.Statusfidashboard.com today to keep your office compliant.
Government Shutdown Update for Chiropractic Practices
As of October 1, 2025, the federal government has entered a shutdown due to a lapse in appropriations. While Medicare and VA benefits are considered mandatory spending and payments to providers are expected to continue, there are several areas where your practice may experience disruptions. Click Here to Read More (KCA Member Benefit – Must Be Logged In to View)
The Squeaky Wheel Gets the Grease – Insurance Department Complaints Really Do Work
We recently heard from a KCA member who was having a tough time getting paid correctly by several auto insurance companies. Each of them was bundling re-exam codes with chiropractic manipulation codes, refusing to reimburse separately for the re-exam.
After getting nowhere with the insurers, the doctor decided to file complaints with the Kansas Insurance Department. The result? Within days, the companies reversed their denials and paid for the re-exams correctly.
This is a good reminder that complaints to the Insurance Department make a difference. When insurers don’t follow proper payment rules, the Kansas Insurance Department can step in and hold them accountable.
If you run into a similar issue—whether it’s bundling, improper denials, or other payment problems—don’t just let it go. File a complaint. It’s quick, it’s free, and it works.
You can submit a complaint directly through the Kansas Insurance Department website here: https://insurance.kansas.gov/complaint/
The bottom line: when chiropractors speak up, things change.
ICD 10 Changes October 1, 2025
By Evan Gwilliam DC MBA QCC CPC CCPC CPMA CPCO AAPC Fellow Senior Vice President, Practisync
The official ICD-10 updates for Fiscal Year 2026 go into effect on October 1st, 2025. The update contains 487 new, 28 deleted, and 38 revised ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. These 2026 ICD-10-CM codes will be used for patient encounters from Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2026. The changes that are relevant to chiropractic are few, but there are a few that might apply, such as symptom codes and codes that describe a patient’s socioeconomic status. Click Here to Read about the Changes (KCA Member Benefit – Must be Logged In to View)
New Public Health Webinars Now Available on KansasChiro.com
The Kansas Chiropractic Association is excited to announce the addition of a new series of webinars, produced by the American Public Health Association (APHA) Chiropractic Section. These high-quality, evidence-based presentations address critical topics in chiropractic and public health, offering practical insights you can apply directly in your practice.
Featured Webinars Include:
- Spine Pain and Its Impact on Public Health – Explore the global burden of spine-related disorders and the vital role of chiropractors as Primary Spine Practitioners
- Community Engagement Through Public Health Advocacy – Learn strategies for advocacy and community organization to promote population health
- The Chiropractor’s Role in the Multidisciplinary Public Health Team – Apply motivational interviewing and wellness screening techniques in practice.
- Aligning Environmental Health and Chiropractic Care – Understand environmental determinants of health and their impact on patients and communities.
- Addressing Patient Health Behavior – Use applied health behavior theory and motivational interviewing to better support patients in lifestyle change.
- Communicating Health Messages to Patients – Improve patient communication using proven health behavior and messaging models.
- Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Clinical Practice – Integrate social determinants of health into patient care through practical strategies.
- Health Equity in a Multicultural Society – Explore equity, bias, and cultural competency in chiropractic practice.
These webinars provide Kansas chiropractors with essential knowledge and skills to:
- Enhance patient communication and advocacy.
- Address social and environmental factors influencing health.
- Advance equity and cultural competency in chiropractic care.
- Integrate chiropractic more effectively into the broader public health team.
How to Access
Log in to your account at KansasChiro.com today to access these webinars and expand your expertise. For more information on the APHA Chiropractic Section and its ongoing work, visit the APHA Chiropractic Health Care Section.
Chiropractic Roots: Dr. Andy Harding
In this episode of Chiropractic Roots, Dr. Andy Harding shares his remarkable 37-year journey in chiropractic. Raised just miles from where he still practices in Kansas City, Dr. Harding reflects on how early sports injuries, mentorship, and a life-changing adjustment led him into the profession. He discusses building a thriving practice from humble beginnings, his philosophy of marketing through service, and the importance of mentorship in shaping both his career and the next generation of chiropractors. Dr. Harding also opens up about balancing family, faith, and practice, his concerns and hopes for the future of chiropractic, and the lessons he wishes to pass on to new doctors.
You can watch here: https://youtu.be/89xSnd5fr_8 or listen on all major podcast platforms.
Dr. Harding can be found at: https://www.kckchiropractic.com/
Upcoming District Meetings
KCA District Map
KCA Sedgwick District Meeting and 2026 Elections
Sponsored by O2 Midwest
1 Hour of Cat 1 CE – Dr. Keith Frederick
October 30, 2025 – 6:30 pm Social, Education Starts at 7:00 pm 3801 N Ridge Rd., Ste 220, Wichita, KS 67205
RSVP to Dr. Brian Asbury at dr.brianasbury@gmail.com
KCA SouthCentral District Meeting and 2026 Elections
Sponsored by O2 Midwest
1 Hour of Cat 1 CE – Dr. Keith FrederickOctober 30, 2025 – 6:30 pm Social, Education Starts at 7:00 pm 3801 N Ridge Rd., Ste 220, Wichita, KS 67205
RSVP to Dr. Keith Frederick at kfredfc@gmail.com
KCA NorthWest District Meeting and 2026 Elections
November 5, 2026 – 6:15 pm – Via Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84295952765?pwd=IrrJmG9ZD6NLgy8ZGdjPaLQXgRYKWa.1
Meeting ID: 842 9595 2765 Passcode: 521138
RSVP to Dr. Dustin Cheney at dustincheney@hotmail.com
KCA NorthCentral District Meeting and 2026 Elections
2 Hours of Cat 1 CE – Dr. Jeffery Horinek, MD – Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
November 6, 2025 – 6:00 pm Social, Education starts at 6:30 pm
Martinelli’s Little Italy – 158 S. Santa Fe Ave, Salina, KS 67401
RSVP to Dr. Pete Workman at pete_workman@sbcglobal.net
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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