NYSCA News Archives - Page 15 of 18 - New York State Chiropractic Association

NYS Requirements for Chiropractors and After Hours Contact Methods

by Staff Writer | Sep 26, 2017 | Members Only, Q&A

Q: Must NYS Chiropractors have a method of contact on their person at all times per State requirements? Or is having an answering machine/ answering service available after hours an acceptable alternative? A member telephoned the NYSCA questioning what method or...

Network Requirements for Chiropractors and After Hours Contact Methods

by Staff Writer | Sep 26, 2017 | Members Only, Q&A

Q: May a health plan require that a Chiropractor be able to be reached 24/7 to remain part of the network? A member telephoned the NYSCA questioning what method or methods of contact a DC in New York “must have” for after-hours consultation and treatment. The doctor...

NYSCA Governance: Streamlined and More Effective

by Communications Committee | Jun 26, 2017 | Members Only, NYSCA News

At the last House of Delegates meeting, House of Delegates voted to revise the governance of the NYSCA. This is a major change that will transform the New York State Chiropractic Association to better serve the needs of ours members in meeting the challenges of the...

Attorney Requests for Protected Health Information (PHI)

by Staff Writer | Dec 31, 2016 | Members Only, Q&A

A member asks: A field doctor has been contacted by an attorney seeking the disclosures of health information from the records on one of my patients. The patient in question has instructed the doctor not to disclose any health information or release any information...

Sales Tax on DME & Nutritional Supplements

by Staff Writer | Apr 3, 2015 | Members Only, Q&A

“[A Vendor] has recently indicated that effective March 16, 2015 nutritional supplements are subject to sales tax. Is this the case? And do doctors need to charge sales tax on nutritional supplements and/or DME?” It is my understanding that: Nutritional...

Independent Contractor or Employee?

by Staff Writer | Dec 31, 2014 | Members Only, Q&A

Q: Is there an easily understandable legal reference that distinguishes between an employee and an independent contractor? A member notes that they have had an “independent contractor” chiropractor working in her office “for almost two (2) years. As the time has...