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Clarification on Medicare Advantage (Part C) Chiropractic Coverage for 2026
It has come to the attention of the NYSCA that some plan materials for certain 2026 Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans have included language that may appear confusing and contradictory. We want to assure members that chiropractic spinal manipulation to...
Patient Satisfaction & Retention: Year-End Review for Your Chiropractic Practice
As we enter the season of gratitude, November is an ideal time for chiropractic offices to reflect on patient satisfaction and retention and to express appreciation for the dedicated staff who make quality care possible. Focusing on the patient experience now allows...
FTC Non-Compete Rule Blocked—NY Employers Should Stay Ready
In his latest Employer Handbook column, HSE partner Benjamin E. Mudrick breaks down the current status of the FTC’s proposed non-compete ban, which was blocked by a federal court and is no longer being pursued. He also highlights a new bill under...
NYSCA 2025 Fall Convention Recap
A Weekend of Learning, Connection, and Community The NYSCA 2025 Fall Convention was held October 17-19, 2025 at the Embassy Suites East Syracuse This October, chiropractors, students, and corporate partners came together for a weekend filled with education,...
Kent S. Greenawalt Inducted into Life University Academy of Fellows at Life Vision Extravaganza 2025
Life University honored Kent S. Greenawalt, Chairman and CEO of Foot Levelers, with induction into the Life University Academy of Fellows during Life Vision Extravaganza 2025 on Friday, September 19. The Academy of Fellows distinction recognizes individuals whose...
Foot Levelers Honored with Lifetime Giving Award at Life University’s Life Vision Extravaganza 2025
At Life Vision Extravaganza 2025, Life University presented Foot Levelers, Inc. with the Lifetime Giving Award on Saturday, September 20. The award recognizes the company’s decades of philanthropic support that have strengthened chiropractic education and the...
Naming Your Chiropractic Practice in New York State
In New York State, the use of professional titles and the naming of chiropractic practices are regulated by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of the Professions (OP) and governed under Education Law, Article 132 (Chiropractic) and related Regents...
Chiropractical Podcast Welcomes Baltimore Ravens Chiropractor Dr. Alan Sokoloff
Clive, Iowa — (October 2, 2025) — Chiropractical, NCMIC’s monthly podcast for chiropractors, is excited to feature Dr. Alan Sokoloff—better known as “Dr. Sok”—the longtime team chiropractor for the Baltimore Ravens and the Baltimore Orioles, and a recognized...
Windows 10 End-of-Life and HIPAA
Windows 10 will reach its official end of support on October 14, 2025, after which Microsoft will stop providing technical support, feature updates, and security updates for the operating system. The end of Windows 10 and conversion to Windows 11...
National Chiropractic Health Month to Raise Awareness of Non-drug Pain Management
Arlington, Va. – The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and doctors of chiropractic nationwide will celebrate National Chiropractic Health Month this October with the theme “Get Started with Chiropractic.” The campaign will raise awareness of how taking a...
NYS WCB at the NYSCA 2025 Fall Convention in Syracuse
The NYSCA is pleased to announce that New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) Executive Director Steven Scotti and Medical Director Dr. James Tacci will join us at the Fall Convention in Syracuse on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. This session is...
On the Agenda | September 2025
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...
Updated Mandated Reporter Training – Due November 2026
As part of New York State’s ongoing commitment to protecting vulnerable children, recent legislation has expanded training requirements for mandated reporters. Chapter 25 of the Laws of 2024 amended Social Services Law § 413 to ensure that professionals are...
NYS Workers’ Compensation Board Updates Form C-4.3
Today the NYS Workers' Compensation Board released an updated version of the C-4.3 permanent impairment form. Since all providers are now required to bill electronically, the billing section of the Form has been removed. If your patient has achieved Maximum Medical...
Urgent action needed for August 1 CMS-1500 electronic submission mandate
The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is requiring health care providers to submit the CMS-1500 universal billing form electronically, through a Board-approved electronic submission partner, effective August 1, 2025. Starting that date, the workers’ compensation...