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HIPAA Security: HHS Has an Updated Free Tool
HHS has updated its free Security Risk Assessment Tool. Learn what’s new and how it can help chiropractic practices review HIPAA security risks.
Billing Red Flags: Lessons for Healthcare Practice Owners
Every so often, a new product, service, or billing opportunity comes along that sounds like a great fit for a practice. Maybe a vendor says it is covered by Medicare. Maybe someone recommends a billing code that produces surprisingly good reimbursement. Maybe you hear…
Making the Most of Your NYSCA Membership
Your NYSCA membership includes more than advocacy and continuing education. But are you taking advantage of everything available to you? The September edition of On the Agenda highlights several ways members can put their membership to work, from keeping their Find a…
UnitedHealthcare Prior Authorization Update and Tier Status
This week, UnitedHealthcare released the lists of services which will no longer require prior authorization. The lists are arranged by plan type. For New York that includes Commercial Plans, Medicare Advantage Plans, Community Plans, Individual Exchange Plans and…
ICD-10 Updates Effective October 1, 2026
As previously reported, CMS make annual changes to the list of billable ICD-10-CM codes that we use to diagnose our patient’s conditions and communicate with insurers and other stakeholders. Most of these changes reflect increased condition specificity, including…
Helping Practices Navigate Patient Discounts
NYSCA Partners with ChiroHealthUSA to Support Compliant, Affordable Patient Care The NYSCA is pleased to announce its participation in the ChiroHealthUSA State Association Pledge Program. This partnership gives New York chiropractors another resource for navigating…
CPT Code Updates and Documentation Review
Preparing for Annual Revisions Each year, the American Medical Association (AMA) publishes updates to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, effective October 1. Chiropractic offices must review these changes to ensure accurate coding, proper documentation,…
On the Agenda | September 2026
The September 2026 edition of NYSCA’s On the Agenda is now available. Take a few minutes to explore the latest issue and see what’s happening across NYSCA and the chiropractic profession in New York.
Can New York Chiropractors Offer Cash-Pay or Self-Pay Rates?
Short answer: New York chiropractors may advertise their fees, but practices should be cautious about establishing a separate, lower fee schedule specifically for cash-pay or non-insurance patients. What New York Says New York’s professional…
Can New York Chiropractors Offer Membership or Prepaid Care Plans?
Short answer: Possibly, but the structure matters. Certain arrangements requiring patients to pay in advance for future healthcare services may raise concerns under New York Insurance Law. A chiropractor should not assume that a program is permissible simply…
Retirement and Succession Planning for New York State Chiropractors
What happens to your practice when you’re no longer the one running it?
NYCE PPO Claim Payment Update for New York Chiropractors
NYSCA’s Insurance Committee reports progress on UMR and NYCE PPO claim payments and provides updates on outstanding claim and E/M denial issues.
Get Noticed: Promote Your Practice with NYSCA Membership
Tools and Opportunities to Connect with Patients and Peers Growing your practice isn’t just about patient care—it’s also about being visible to the community and your professional peers. NYSCA membership provides valuable tools to increase your practice’s reach,…
2026 New York Chiropractic Practice Survey Now Open
Help Build a Clearer Picture of Chiropractic Practice in New York. The New York State Chiropractic Association (NYSCA) is proud to launch the 2026 New York Chiropractic Practice Survey . We created this annual initiative to better understand the realities of…
Hormones, GLP-1, and Weight Loss: Clinical Strategies for Patient Success | NYSCA Member Webinar Series
The New York State Chiropractic Association, in partnership with Northeast College of Health Sciences, is pleased to offer the following live webinar continuing education program for NYSCA members and registrants. Program Details Date: November 18, 2026…