Q&A - New York State Chiropractic Association

HIPAA and a Patient’s Spouse

by Staff Writer | Oct 11, 2013 | Members Only, Q&A

Q: If a patient’s spouse has called for records on the patient, do I have to get permission from patient to release the records? A: It is my understanding that, ordinarily, you would have to have the patient’s written authorization to release records to...

Chiropractic and Adjusting Animals

by Staff Writer | Jul 25, 2013 | Members Only, Q&A, Scope of Practice

Our Members Ask: I’m a chiropractor, recently moved back to NY and will be getting my license here, will then be interested in adjusting animals, primarily dogs and horses. I’m wondering what the laws of the state are. Some questions that come to mind: Do...

Chiropractors and Homeopathy

by Staff Writer | Feb 28, 2013 | Members Only, Q&A

Q: May chiropractors dispense homeopathic medicines in New York State? A: In my estimation, the answer is “No.” Section 6551(3) of Article 132 of state Education Law relating to chiropractic stipulates that “[a] license to practice chiropractic shall NOT permit...

Provider Agreements and Disclosure Forms

by Staff Writer | Sep 1, 2011 | Members Only, Q&A

Q: I am filling out a provider agreement and there is disclosure forms and information regarding the payment of Lobbying Funds. My questions are: can they legally make this request?; and if they can make this request and I do not sign this portion of the agreement...

WC PPO Reductions Based on Provider Contracts

by Staff Writer | Apr 21, 2011 | Insurance Updates, Members Only, No-Fault, Q&A, Workers' Compensation

Based on the following brief fact pattern a question was asked: Q: “I have been getting reductions in my payments from No-fault insurance companies, and the explanation is: “PPO rate applied. PPO reduction based on provider’s contract with...

Retrospective Audit Requests by an Insurer’s Special Investigative Unit (SIU)

by Staff Writer | Nov 19, 2004 | Members Only, Q&A

A member recently received a request from a Special Investigative Unit of a major insurance carrier for patient information and records on nearly twenty different patients going as far back as two (2) – three (3) years ago. This prompted a number of questions on...