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On the Agenda | December 2024 edition
On the Agenda, the official publication of the New York State Chiropractic Association (NYSCA), is published quarterly. It is designed to provide information about the Chiropractic profession and NYSCA activities and initiatives. Read the latest edition today! What's...
Update on Unity – November 2024
Hello, NYSCA members and friends! I am reaching out to you today via this quick note with an update on Unity and our efforts to collaborate with the New York Chiropractic Council. As you know, both organizations have been discussing unity for over 20 years....
New York Department of Labor Rules Updates
Effective November 16, 2024, the New York State’s Clean Slate Act goes into effect. Learn more: NYS Clean Slate Act FAQ, courtesy of OneDigital Additional items effective at the start of the year: Effective January 1, 2025, the NYS Paid Prenatal Care...
Prohibition on Billing Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries
All Medicare providers and suppliers, including pharmacies, must not bill Medicare beneficiaries in the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) eligibility group for Medicare Part A or Part B cost-sharing. This includes Medicare Part A and Part B deductibles,...
CDPHP awaiting approval to join Lifetime Healthcare
Mergers. Acquisitions. Affiliations. Increasingly common and complex. These relationships may have no bearing or influence on our practice and ability to provide high quality care to our patients, while others can have a profound impact. ...
$15 Copay Resumes Jan. 1 for CNY Senior Care
Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, the $15 copayment for the EmblemHealth-GHl portion of the Senior Care Plan will resume. Senior Care members will be required to pay a $15 copay each time they use the health services listed below. Copays are limited to one...
Northeast College Honors Veterans, Longtime VA Partnership with Free Health Screenings
Northeast College of Health Sciences will celebrate Veterans Day and its longtime partnership with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by providing Veterans with complimentary healthcare screenings at its outpatient health centers in Depew,...
Highmark BCBS Implements Reimbursement Changes
Effective today, November 1, 2024, Highmark has implemented changes which will impact your reimbursement. Information regarding the fee schedule and increase in the daily maximum allowance was contained in Highmark's Provider News. These topics were included in...
Northeast College of Health Sciences Celebrates New Long Island Campus
Northeast College Holds Long Island Campus Ribbon Cutting, Brings Chiropractic Education Back to Greater NYC Area Northeast College of Health Sciences celebrated the official ribbon cutting of its new branch Long Island Campus on Oct. 11, 2024. During the event, local...
ICD-10 updates effective October 1, 2024
Every year there are updates to the ICD-10 codes. Listed below please find the codes most relevant to the Chiropractic profession per the cms.gov website. These changes take effect 10/1/2024. New 2025 ICD-10 codes M51.360 Other intervertebral...
National Chiropractic Health Month to Promote Musculoskeletal Health for Aging Well
October is National Chiropractic Health Month Arlington, Va. – The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and doctors of chiropractic nationwide will celebrate National Chiropractic Health Month this October with the theme “Plan for a Strong Healthspan.” The campaign...
Humana’s Prior Authorization Program Update
As many of you are aware, the NYSCA Insurance Committee (The NIC) has been working with Humana's Executive Resolution and Utilization Review Department over the past week. Those conversations were professional, meaningful, and results driven - all too rare these days....
On the Agenda | September 2024 edition
On the Agenda, the official publication of the New York State Chiropractic Association (NYSCA), is published quarterly. It is designed to provide information about the Chiropractic profession and NYSCA activities and initiatives. Read the latest edition...
Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Program Updates for UHC / AARP members
The NYSCA continues to communicate with Optum regarding the implementation of the new prior authorization program for AARP and UnitedHealthcare's Medicare Advantage members. We understand many of you have been attempting to determine the impact of this requirement on...
Northeast College Receives Final Approval, Fall Start for Long Island-Based Chiropractic Program
LEVITTOWN, N.Y. - Northeast College of Health Sciences is pleased to announce that the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) has officially approved the College to offer a second branch of its renowned Doctor of Chiropractic program at its new Long Island...