The Name on the Door is Not the Name on the Claim What happens when a chiropractic practice bills Medicare for services performed by a provider who isn’t enrolled? In this latest article, Dr. Ray Foxworth examines a recent $62,549 settlement involving Suncoast Chiropractic and the compliance gaps that can put a practice at risk….
KCA Members Save $100 on Professional Baseball Chiro Society Seminar The KCA is partnering with the Professional Baseball Chiro Society to bring an exclusive member discount to its November 7–8 seminar at Cleveland University–Kansas City in Overland Park. Learn from chiropractors, MLB athletic trainers, and physical therapists who work with professional athletes, and discover clinical…
Thanks for joining us for our Fall Convention! Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Kansas Chiropractic Association Fall Convention! It was a pleasure to welcome so many doctors for a few days of learning and connection. We also want to extend a special thank you to our speakers. You generously shared your expertise…
New Study Examines Cervical Manipulation and Artery Dissection A large 2026 study of nearly 863,000 matched patients provides important new evidence on cervical manipulation and cervical artery dissection (CeAD). Among patients seeking care for new neck pain or headache, researchers found no increased risk of CeAD following chiropractor-administered cervical manipulation compared with outpatient medical care involving…
By Evan Gwilliam DC MBA CPC CCPC CPMA CPCO AAPC Fellow Senior Vice President, Practisync The good news about the October 1, 2026 ICD-10-CM update is that chiropractors do not have much homework this year. There is one change involving plantar fasciitis that some chiropractic offices will need to make in their billing systems, plus a smaller change involving…
The Patient You Never Lost… Just Never Saw Again Why do some patients have a great first visit, understand the recommended care, and then simply never come back? Dr. Ray Foxworth explores an often-overlooked part of patient retention: the conversations that happen after the clinical recommendations are made. From financial expectations and front-desk communication to…
UnitedHealthcare Removes Prior Authorization for Certain Medicare Chiropractic Services Lisa Maciejewski-West of Gold Star Medical Billing reviews changes to UnitedHealthcare’s Prior Authorization requirements starting October 1, 2026. Make sure you fully understand how this change affects your practice.(KCA Member Benefit, must be logged in to view.) Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Insurance Updates KCA’s Medicare Committee…
Effective October 1, 2026 UnitedHealthcare will remove the prior authorization requirement for chiropractic manipulative treatment codes 98940, 98941, and 98942 for its Medicare Advantage and Medicare Dual Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs), effective October 1, 2026. The change should reduce an administrative step for eligible Medicare patients, but providers should still verify benefits and plan-specific requirements before providing care. CPT code …
The KCA Medicare Committee met on August 24 to discuss federal Medicare legislation, CMS changes, Medicare Advantage, billing compliance, and several insurance issues that could affect Kansas chiropractic offices. Here are the issues KCA members should have on their radar. Medicare Legislation: The Profession Is Working Toward One Voice H.R. 539 and S. 106 remain the primary Medicare legislation…
5 Things Every Chiropractic Office Needs in its AI Use Policy AI is already showing up in chiropractic offices—often before anyone has set clear rules for using it. In this members-only article, learn the five essential elements every chiropractic AI use policy should include to help protect patient information, guide staff, and keep professional judgment…
