International Chiropractors Association

New HIPAA Rules Take Effect January 1, 2012

The provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and enacted by Congress in 1996, cover all chiropractic practices. Every DC in practice should have a written HIPAA compliance plan on file. To enhance the effectiveness of the security and privacy provisions of HIPAA, new rules will take effect on January 1, 2012 that will establish new requirements in electronic data submission and storage. HIPAA Version 5010 is designed to reduce ambiguity, increase the consistency of information and enable more precise industry benchmarks. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMA) offers a side-by-side comparison between the existing and the new regulations and other helpful downloads.

The CMS website can be accessed at: https://www.cms.gov/Versions5010andD0/

Legislation in House and Senate Seeks to Expand Chiropractic Coverage for Veterans

There are currently two bills before Congress, one in the House (HR 329) and the other in the Senate
(S 1147) to expand chiropractic access in all facilities of the US Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). HR 329 was introduced in the House by Rep Bob Filner (D-CA). This bill requires that the VA have a doctor of chiropractic on staff at all major VA medical facilities by 2014. S 1147 was introduced by Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and also requires system-wide chiropractic access to all of the facilities of the DVA by 2014. This legislation, if passed would give veterans a choice of health care which could make a difference to their treatment as according to a VA report (Jan 2009), neuromusculoskeletal ailments, principally joint and back disorders, were the top health problem of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Currently 80% of VA medical facilities do not include chiropractic services. This legislation would change that.

Text of HR 329 and HR 2014 (PDF)

HR 531 Offers New Pathway for DCs to Provide Needed Care in Areas with Health Shortages

Rep. Bruce Braley (D-IA) has introduced a bill in the House (HR 531), Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2011, that would help address the inadequate distribution of health care professionals and facilities available to citizens in all parts of the United States. This legislation would authorize the participation of doctors of chiropractic in a federal program through which a portion of the doctor’s student loan obligation might be paid off by “frontline” service for a period of full-time service at a health care facility serving a frontline care facility in an underserved area. HR 531 places a new emphasis on interdisciplinary cooperation and offers a new pathway through which doctors of chiropractic can provide urgently needed services in underserved areas.

Text of HR 531 (PDF)

For more information click on links or call ICA at 800-423-4690

Chiropractic Wellness Certification Seminars (CCWP)
in Las Vegas, Kansas City and Boston in 2012
Module 2 in Kansas City — May 19-20
Module 3 in Las Vegas — June 23-24
Chiropractic Certification in Spinal Trauma (CCST)
Practical Clinical Case Management, Part 1 — August 11-12
Accident Imaging: X-Ray, MRI, CT, VF and Analysis — September 8-9

Books/Poster

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ICA Best Practices and Practice Guidelines
The ICA Best Practices and Practice Guidelines (BPPG) is designed to serve as a clinical guide, specifically for chiropractors, on the application of numerous Chiropractic techniques and procedures for a variety of patient conditions. It is intended to provide evidence for the application of these diverse procedures in many different clinical situations.

“Thank You” Poster for ICA CARES Volunteers
To show chiropractic’s appreciation for all personnel serving in the US Armed Services as well as DC volunteers in ICA CARES program, ICA has designed a “Thank you” poster that all DC volunteers can display in their offices or in their community so veterans returning from war can contact them for free chiropractic care. These posters can be customized with the contact information of the volunteer doctor of chiropractic. Click here to order.

Chiropractic Care for the Pediatric Patient
Revised edition of the popular pediatrics textbook authored by Dr. Peter Fysh. 450 pages, 30 chapter, well-illustrated with photographs, diagrams and radiographs. Includes extensive index, references at end of every chapter, clinical forms for daily use, latest pediatric diagnostic codes. A valuable resource for all chiropractors caring for children.

X-Ray Guidelines

Practicing Chiropractors’ Committee for Radiology Protocols (PCCRP) for the Biomechanical Assessment of Spinal Subluxation in Chiropractic Clinical Practice. Click here to order.