Q&A - New York State Chiropractic Association

Considerations when contemplating terminating a par-provider agreement

by Staff Writer | Jul 27, 2020 | Members Only, Q&A

Q: In the Association’s opinion, what sort of considerations do I need to be aware of in contemplation of opting-out from a disagreeable participating provider contract with the self-insured benefit plan and billing my patients directly for care? Paraphrasing,...

Q&A: Treating patients who have attended protests during the pandemic

by Insurance Committee | Jun 23, 2020 | Insurance Updates, Members Only, Q&A

A NYSCA member asks: A patient just called to make an appointment; however, they attended a protest a few days ago. Can I see them if they have not demonstrated Covid-19 symptoms? The NYSCA responds: Continue to follow the recommendations of the Centers of...

Use or Sale of Hemp Oil in Chiropractic Practice

by Staff Writer | Dec 10, 2019 | Members Only, Q&A

Q: I know that at this point we can’t legally sell CBD products. How about the Hemp Oil Complex that our vendor offers? What should we do? A: In my estimation, the answer at the present time is “no.” Reasoning and Analysis: Q1: Has the federal Food and Drug...

Chiropractic Specialization and the Use of Titles

by Staff Writer | Aug 21, 2019 | Members Only, Q&A

Q: May a chiropractor licensed by the New York State Education Department use the professional title – “chiropractic orthopedist” if she has the earned the credential through post-graduate education and training? A member relates: I spoke to some dentists recently...

Can chiropractors opt-out of Medicare and contract directly with patients?

by Staff Writer | Aug 21, 2019 | Insurance Updates, Medicare/Medicaid, Members Only, Q&A

Q: As physicians under Medicare, can chiropractors opt-out of Medicare like other Medicare physicians and contract directly with Medicare patients? Background: A member heard that physicians can “op-out” of Medicare and contract directly with Medicare patients. The...