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Step Forward: Leadership Opportunities for NYSCA Members
Leadership is more than a title—it’s a chance to guide your profession, support your peers, and make a lasting impact on chiropractic care in New York. NYSCA offers members numerous ways to take an active role in shaping the association and advancing the profession....
Updated Medicare ABN Form Now Available
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently updated the Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (ABN), a form providers use to inform patients when Medicare may not cover a service. The new ABN form (CMS-R-131) was approved by the Office of...
NYSCA and F4CP Promote Chiropractic Awareness in NYC
Chiropractic care took center stage in New York City as NYSCA, in collaboration with the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), hosted a movie theater campaign to engage the public and expand awareness of chiropractic. Attendees enjoyed informative media, spoke...
Faxed claim-related form submissions (including IME reports) no longer accepted starting April 1, 2026
In January, the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) announced that effective April 1, 2026, faxed submissions of claim-related documents will no longer be accepted. This includes independent medical examination (IME) reports. Under New...
Mentorship Opportunities for Chiropractors: Supporting Local Students
Chiropractors have a unique opportunity to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals through mentorship. By connecting with local schools, offering shadowing experiences, and sharing real-world clinical insights, doctors of chiropractic can support...
How Association Membership Strengthens Your Chiropractic Practice
Your NYSCA membership does more than connect you with colleagues—it actively protects and strengthens your practice. From legislative advocacy that modernizes scope of practice, to insurance guidance, patient education tools, and evidence-based clinical resources, the...
CPR Training: Ensuring Office Readiness and Patient Safety
Maintaining current CPR certification is a critical part of office safety and patient care in chiropractic practices. Trained staff can respond effectively during medical emergencies, minimizing risk and enhancing patient confidence. To support members in meeting this...
On the Agenda | March 2026
The newest issue of On the Agenda, NYSCA’s official quarterly publication, is now available! This statewide newsletter offers timely updates on NYSCA activities, policy developments, and issues impacting the chiropractic profession in New York. Whether you're...
March 2026 Legislative Update
On Tuesday, January 13, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her fifth State of the State address where she laid out her priorities and agenda for this legislative session and what she hopes to accomplish. The speech contained numerous policy proposals, and the Governor...
Electronic submission offset billing disputes
As part of the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) CMS-1500 electronic submission mandate, providers were instructed they may offset the cost of each electronic CMS-1500 bill submission, up to a maximum of one dollar, by using CPT code...
NYSCA Member and Northeast College Professor, Director Named Chair of NYS Board for Chiropractic
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. – Northeast College of Health Sciences announces that Dr. Michael P. Zumpano, professor and director of the College’s Anatomy Center and Anatomical Gift Program, has been named chair of the New York State Board for Chiropractic. First appointed to...
New Clinical Practice Guideline for the Chiropractic Management of Cervicogenic and Tension-Type Headaches
Clinical Compass is proud to announce a new clinical practice guideline by Trager et al. has been published in the Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. A 57-member Delphi panel agreed on statements encompassing a whole encounter related to management of...
BCBS Provider Settlement Update: Claim Notices Now Being Issued
Healthcare providers who submitted claims as part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider Antitrust Settlement should be aware that the next phase of the process is now underway. The Settlement Claims Administrator has begun issuing claim notices to providers regarding...
New Federal SUD Privacy Enforcement Now Active: What Chiropractic Offices Must Update
As of February 16, 2026, new federal enforcement provisions for substance use disorder, or SUD, treatment records are officially in effect. The changes come from the HHS Office for Civil Rights within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and significantly...
Northeast College Associate Provost Re-Elected Chair of Council on Chiropractic Education
Seneca Falls, N.Y. — J. Todd Knudsen, D.C., associate provost of institutional effectiveness and compliance at Northeast College of Health Sciences, has been re-elected chair of the Council on Chiropractic Education for a one-year term. The vote took place Jan. 16–18,...