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FY 2026 – 2027 Final State Budget
The New York State budget is negotiated, and final voting is happening now, 56 days after the April 1 budget deadline. This is the latest State budget since 2010. Although the Governor announced there was a general budget agreement on May 7, significant negotiations...
National Chiropractic Health Month 2026 Theme Announced
Arlington, Va. — The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and doctors of chiropractic nationwide will celebrate National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) 2026 this October with the theme “Joint Efforts.” The campaign will focus on the importance of joint health...
NYSCA Enhances Member Savings Through Updated Webinar CE Partnership
The New York State Chiropractic Association is pleased to announce an updated continuing education webinar partnership with Northeast College of Health Sciences Frank J Nicchi School of Continuing Education designed to provide greater value, improved accessibility,...
Verify Your Professional Corporation Status and Avoid Medicare PECOS Issues
The NYSCA Insurance Committee has been made aware of situations in which a chiropractic Professional Corporation (PC) may not be properly registered with the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions as an active business entity. Failure to...
Important Workers’ Compensation / FCS Administrators Update
As previously reported by the NYSCA Insurance Committee (The NIC), FCS Administrators (FCS) has been awarded the contract to become the primary administrator for the Workers’ Compensation Board’s 25A, Uninsured Employer Fund, Defaulted Employers, and Disability Claim...
UnitedHealthcare Announces Prior Authorization Reform Efforts
Last week, UnitedHealthcare announced it would be reducing prior authorization requirements for a variety of services by the end of this year. Unfortunately, there has been a fair amount of misinterpretation regarding UnitedHealthcare’s statement. On May 5, 2026,...
May 11 deadline for Medicare Eligibility is Here
This message serves as a reminder and addresses the misinformation circulating about Medicare's HIPAA Eligibility Transaction System (HETS). The NIC has again reached out to NGS Medicare/Wellpoint Federal, as well as Medicare's HETS Help Desk, to re-verify our...
ACA, ICA Announce Collaboration to Support Improved Access to Chiropractic Care
Arlington, Va. — The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) today announced a shared intent to support ongoing collaboration to improve patient access to chiropractic care. This collaborative effort reflects a...
Your Voice Matters: Advocacy Benefits for NYSCA Members
Shape Policy and Protect Your Profession As a chiropractor in New York, your practice and your profession are influenced by laws, regulations, and policies at the state and local level. NYSCA membership empowers you to have a voice in shaping these policies,...
Staying Safe When Using Classified Ads
We have received reports of suspicious outreach in response to classified ads. We want to take a moment to remind members how our system is designed to protect you, along with steps you can take to avoid potential scams. How our platform protects you: By default, your...
Deadline May 11: Enroll Vendors with HETS Now to Prevent Disruption in Medicare Eligibility Checks
Providers using third-party vendors to check Medicare beneficiary eligibility must now enroll these vendors with CMS for HIPAA Eligibility Transaction System (HETS) access by linking each vendor to your NPI. This includes eligibility verification performed through...
Cultural Competency and Implicit Bias Training: Enhancing Quality of Patient Care
Providing equitable, patient-centered care requires awareness of cultural differences and the ability to recognize and address implicit bias. Many insurance networks and healthcare organizations now require annual cultural competency training for staff, and it has...
NYSCA Launches New Compliance Support Benefit
The New York State Chiropractic Association (NYSCA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new member benefit designed to support chiropractic practices in managing regulatory compliance. Eligible regular members now have access to the Statusfi Dashboard New York, an...
Celebrating Excellence: Honoring Leaders at the 2026 Spring Convention
At this year’s Spring Convention at Mohegan Sun, the New York State Chiropractic Association paused to recognize the people who move the profession forward. From rising leaders to seasoned experts, each honoree reflects the strength and vision of chiropractic care...
New York State Assembly Honors Dr. Kenneth Padgett, D.C.
The New York State Assembly has adopted Resolution K01161, recognizing Dr. Kenneth Padgett, D.C. for a lifetime of leadership, service, and dedication to the chiropractic profession. This recognition holds special meaning for our community. Dr. Padgett is a lifetime...