September 2, 2010 International Chiropractors Association
 
Chiropractors
Medicare Fee Cut Postponed for Six Months

The 21.1 percent Medicare fee cut mandated under the controversial SGR formula adopted by Congress a decade ago has been postponed for six months.  President Obama signed the legislation, “Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010” on June 25th after the postponement was approval by  both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

The House vote on June 24th however came nearly a week after CMS began processing claims that included the 21.1 percent fee cut.  This means that the agency will be obliged under the terms of the new legislation to go back and re-calculate new reimbursement levels and send supplemental payments to providers, both making up the 21.1 percent deduction and adding the additional 2.2 percent fee increases authorized by Congress.  Because significant computer claims processing programs will need to be revised, CMS has not offered any timetable for the revised payments to be processed and distributed.  For full story click here

Pediatrics Conference in New York, August 20-21 includes powerful and practical session on helping children with autistic spectrum disorders

Registrations for the Pediatrics Conference are now in full swing. Topics range from helping kids with autism spectrum disorders, tourette syndrome, to what a DC should know about childhood cancers, epigenetics of pregnancy, and more. There are practical, hands-on adjusting technique workshops and research paper presentations

The dynamic line-up of speakers include Dr. Dr. Laura Hanson, Dr. Dan Murphy, Dr. Carol Phillips, Dr. Lora Tanis, Dr. Peter Fysh, Dr. Liz Anderson Peacock and Dr. Michael Gruttadauria.  With the continuing increase of autistic children seeking chiropractic care, Dr. Gruttaduria’s lecture should be of special interest. ”Dr. Mike” as he is affectionately called, has three children diagnosed with neurodevelopmental or autistic spectrum disorders and has dedicated his life and practice to helping families with kids diagnosed with autism.  What he has learned through practical experience and thousands of hours of research he is willing to share so children can be helped to live a better life..  Dr. Mike fully believes that having the right knowledge and following right treatment strategies can enhance nervous system function and dramatically increase the potential of a child with autism.  Don’t miss this conference register before July 12 and save!  Click here for more information.


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ICA’s www.AdjustTheVote.org Grassroots Technology Advances to Next Phase of Intense Advocacy, Activity

The International Chiropractors Association (ICA) www.AdjustTheVote.org advocacy initiative is gaining momentum and participation with daily increasing numbers of chiropractors, chiropractic students, patients and chiropractic organizations joining in. The customized, state-of-the art grass roots lobbying tool incorporates powerful database design and engineering for interactive, timely outreach on legislative and health policy issues. This powerful tool includes communications systems applicable to take action on federal, state and local levels. more>>
 
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FUSION – Upper Cervical Perspectives Conference this September

The ICA Council on Upper Cervical Care is pleased to announce that a special FUSION conference, featuring an exciting synthesis in upper cervical perspectives will be held September 23-25, 2010 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in San Jose, California.

The program includes multiple instruction tracks presented by leaders in upper cervical approaches including Blair, N.U.C.C.A., Orthospinology, Knee Chest, and Advanced Orthogonal.  Guest speakers include Dr. Gerry Clum and New York Times Bestseller Michael Port, author of Book Yourself Solid.

Doctors and students are invited to register online today at:

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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.