Q&A Archives - New York State Chiropractic Association

Recouping credit card processing fees

by Staff Writer | Feb 7, 2024 | Members Only, Q&A

Q: As a merchant, may a health care provider levy a percentage surcharge on a patient who pays her, deductible, copayment or visit fee obligation with her credit card to offset the credit card company processing charges and swipe fees? A: Yes, in our estimation, so...

Administrative Rules Distinguished from Legislated Statutes

by Staff Writer | Nov 20, 2023 | Members Only, NYSBC News, Q&A, Scope of Practice

Q: Can the NYSED make rule changes to modernize the current scope of the chiropractic enabling law? After the recent release of Emergency Rulemaking by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) “permitting treatment to be rendered by a licensed occupational...

Modified Crossbow Permit and Physical Disability

by Staff Writer | Mar 20, 2023 | Members Only, Q&A

A member recounts, and then asks. . . I have a question regarding the ability for a D.C. to sign off on a disability for NY DEC new rules regarding inclusion of crossbows for archery season. I’ve had several patients that would qualify, [but] I...

Dry Needling and Chiropractic in New York State

by Staff Writer | Mar 20, 2023 | Members Only, Q&A, Scope of Practice

Q: May chiropractors who have been trained in dry needling, perform dry needling on patients in New York state? A member poses, and then asks. . . I have a question about dry needling. What is the current position regarding scope of practice? I am in the process...

Naming a Chiropractic Practice

by Staff Writer | Oct 18, 2021 | Members Only, Q&A

Q: What are the specific laws/regulations/requirements for naming a chiropractic practice in NYS? Does the term chiropractic or chiropractor need to be in the name of the clinic? Does a DBA have to include it? A: The Rules of Conduct of the New York State Board of...

Advertising a Pain Relief Center without mentioning a chiropractic connection

by Staff Writer | Sep 20, 2021 | Members Only, Q&A

A member recently called and asked if it is illegal for a chiropractor to do an advertisement for a pain relief center and not mention they are a chiropractor or include D.C. [in the advertisement]. Q1: May a chiropractor advertise a pain relief center and not mention...