FW: Week in Review (March 29, 2012)

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Correction Mark Your Calendars!! “Chiropractic Day at the Capitol”Thursday, February 7, 2013 Orientation: 7:30 – 8:00 AM Room 350 on the third floor.Lunch: 12:00 – 1:30 in the Capitol Galleria OOPS….I had told you Jan. 7, 2013 which is way wrong…..cheers, Vern Saboe From: The American Chiropractic Association Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 5:04 PMTo: vsaboe@...Subject: Week in Review (March 29, 2012) Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Top Stories From the Supreme Court: Justices Weigh Health Care Reform Law ACA Senior Vice President of Government Relations Falardeau and ACA political consultant Rick report from the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court where earlier this week, justices heard three days of testimony on the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Falardeau and talk about the court's deliberations and possible outcomes, as well as discuss the complex agenda facing Congress later this year. Follow health care reform at www.acatoday.org/hcr Use your e-mail address to login to Members Only sections of ACA's Web site. Forgot your password? Update your account information Join ChiroVoice.org Future DC in Driver's Seat for Indianapolis 500 IndyCar driver Wagner has high hopes of competing this May in the Indianapolis 500. However, many people might not know that the 24-year-old Purdue University student will follow in the footsteps of his father and sister when he attends Palmer College of Chiropractic after completing his undergraduate degree. Wagner, who strongly endorses the benefits of chiropractic for race car drivers, says chiropractic plays an important role in his conditioning. " I want my body to function at 100 percent while racing, and with chiropractic care, I know I'm physically prepared, " the young driver stated. " Chiropractic health is essential to this sport. " Adding to the excitement of Wagner's quest for Indy is the fact the he plans to drive the first chiropractic sponsored IndyCar (pictured). The physical stress of racing is anything but chiro-friendly, which is why Wagner is the perfect spokesperson for chiropractic awareness. To learn more about what you can do to support Wagner's road to Indianapolis, click here. Podcast: ACA President Talks Medicare Audits In this week's podcast, ACA President Overland, DC, discusses Medicare audits and the appeals process. Additionally, Dr. Overland encourages ACA members to contact ACA's Insurance and Government Relations Departments for information and resources on dealing with these challenges. Listen here. For previous podcasts, click here. Reminder: Medicare ZPIC Self Audits ACA's Audit Defense Taskforce (ADT) announced earlier this month that several doctors of chiropractic have received letters from Medicare Zone Program Integrity Contractors (ZPIC). The ZPIC letters are requesting that DCs perform a self-audit on a specified list of patient records and dates of service that are provided on disc or in hardcopy form. The letters also request that DCs identify any overpayments based on a re-review of their documentation. If you receive a letter relating to a self-audit from any ZPIC contractor, ACA recommends contacting ACA's director of Federal & Regulatory Affairs, Meghann Dugan-Haas at or mdugan-haas@.... ACA also requests that you provide a copy of the request letter and patient information via email or fax at , Attn: ZPIC Request. For more information, click here. CMS Hosts Call on Quality/Resource Use Reports for Jurisdiction 5 DCsIn March 2012, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) distributed Quality and Resource Use Reports (QRURs) to more than 20,000 individual physicians practicing in Medicare Administrative Contractor Jurisdiction 5, which includes Kansas, Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska. For those physicians who received reports for program year 2010, CMS will be holding feedback sessions to address general questions and comments on Tuesday, April 3 from 4:30 - 6 p.m., and on Thursday, April 5 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. EDT. Registration for these sessions is limited to allow for meaningful dialogue between participants and CMS experts. Interested participants should only register for one feedback session. To register for the April 3 session, click here. To register for the April 5 session, click here. Observe National Public Health Week Each year, during the first week of April, communities across the country observe National Public Health Week (NPHW). This year's observance (April 2-8), will focus on the theme- " A Healthier America Begins Today: Join the Movement " -and promote the importance of prevention and wellness in health care. Since doctors of chiropractic have been promoting prevention and wellness care or more than 100 years, this year's observance is a good opportunity to remind your community about the full value of the services you provide. To learn more about national public health week, visit http://www.nphw.org. The American Public Health Association (APHA) serves as the organizer of NPHW and develops a national campaign to educate the public, policy-makers and practitioners about issues related to that year's theme. APHA creates comprehensive planning, organizing and outreach materials that can be used during and after the week to raise awareness. APHA has featured a section devoted to chiropractic and the role that DCs play in public health since 1995. If you're interested in joining the Chiropractic Health Care Section of APHA, contact the organization's Membership Department at membership.mail@... or . ACA Announces DOT Training Events ACA and TeamCME are pleased to announce that starting in June, they will provide physician training to perform the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical Exam for the upcoming National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME). As one of only five professions authorized to perform these examinations, DCs will have the opportunity to expand their patient base and enhance the services they provide. It is estimated that more than 40,000 providers will be needed in the next two years to provide physicals for more than 7 million truck drivers in the United States. To Learn what it takes to become one of the 40,000, click here. Training sessions will be held in the following cities: San Francisco, Calif. June 22-24Denver, Colo. August 10-12 Tulsa, Okla. October 26-28Pittsburgh, Pa. July 27-29Orlando, Fla. September 28-30Dallas, Texas November 9-11 In The Media The Journal Star Highlights Gen. Halstead, Chiropractic Care The Journal Star, in Peoria, Ill., recently published a story about ACA's 2012 Humanitarian of the Year Ret. Brig. Gen. Halstead. The story outlined Gen. Halstead's struggle with fibromyalgia and how she used chiropractic care to treat her condition and eventually get off more than a dozen prescription medications. Gen. Halstead is a consistent champion for members of the military, veterans and the chiropractic profession; she even serves as a spokesperson for the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress. She was in Peoria to speak at the Illinois Chiropractic Society's Heartland Symposium. of ACA Education Health and Wellness: Get to know the Presenters Will , DC, Director of Research at Texas Chiropractic College, had the opportunity to present with professional colleagues Al , DC, and on Ndetan, DC, last week at the Texas Public Health Association's Annual Conference. The group presented on complementary and alternative health care, and featured research on chiropractic, manipulation and chiropractic use of health promotion. As a leading expert on primary prevention and wellness measures, don't miss Dr. when he presents during the summer installment of ACA's Health and Wellness seminar at Texas Chiropractic College in Pasadena, Texas. Register here. Orthopedics Council Meets in April The Council on Chiropractic Orthopedics (CCO) will hold its annual membership meeting during the 2012 American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists (ACCO) Convention. The event will take place April 26-28 at the Kona Kai Resort in San Diego, Calif. For more information, click here. ACA Specialty Council Calendar Date(s)EventLocation03/30 - 04/01ACA Rehab Council - 13th Annual Educational Symposium Las Vegas, NV04/21 - 04/22ACA Council on Diagnostic Imaging Annual Symposium Phoenix, AZ04/26 - 04/28ACCO Annual Convention and ACA Council Orthopedics Annual Meeting San Diego CA04/26 - 04/29Annual ACBSP Meeting and Diplomate Examinations Portland, OR04/28 - 04/29DABCI Exam at NUHS Chicago, IL07/20 - 07/22Annual ACA Sports Council Symposium and General Membership Meeting sdale, AZ07/20 - 07/21ACA Council on Diagnosis and Internal Disorders Annual Meeting Chicago, IL7/27CCA Diplomate Exam Review via " Go to Meeting " Webinar Online9/28ABCA Diplomate Exam St. Louis, MO09/28 - 09/30ACA Council on Chiropractic Acupuncture Annual Meeting St. Louis, MO9/29Ortho Diplomate Exam (DACO) Bloomington, MN10/04 - 10/06ACA Council on Forensic Sciences Annual Education Meeting Oak Brook, IL11/09 - 11/11ACA/ICA 2nd Joint Pediatrics Councils Conference Colorado Springs, CO Member Benefits and Products ACA Endorses Perfect Gardening Tool System The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is pleased to announce its endorsement of Ultimate Gardening's Perfect Garden Tool System. The Perfect Garden Tool System is an ergonomically designed, multi-functional gardening tool kit featuring interchangeable attachments, a canvas carrying bag and four ergonomic handles. Learn more about the Perfect Garden Tool System here. ShopACA.com: Your Practice's Resource Library ShopACA.com offers a variety of books that can help you manage your practice, generate new patients and provide evidence-based care. Since the initial launch of ShopACA.com, members have shown marked interest in:The DC and DOT: The Ultimate Guide to Working with the Department of Transportation Marketing Chiropractic to Medical Practices Conservative Management of Sports Injuries Evidence-Based Management of Low Back Pain Visit ShopACA.com today, and find out how these resources can fulfill your practice's needs.Classified Part-time Doctor of Chiropractic Wanted Are YOU one that exhibits confidence, a positive attitude, fresh ideas, wants to be part of a team; trustworthy and respectful in dealing with patients of ALL ages; someone with a professional bedside manner who has great listening skills? You're experienced and proficient in manual adjustments? Comfortable and confident in taking a thorough history and performing an extensive exam? Opp Family Chiropractic in St. Francis, Minn. is a growing alternative health care facility that strives to instill the value of chiropractic care and the benefits it provides to our surrounding community. Call for details. Fight Fatigue with Nutrition, Activity Fighting fatigue is important for a growing army of people too busy or stressed to get adequate rest. Keeping balanced blood sugar levels is key to fighting fatigue and you can teach your patients how to win with ACAs Healthy Living Patient Fact Sheets. The Power of Email If you've been paying attention, then you know consumers are spending more time online. As their focus and attention shifts, so should your practice's marketing. Read the March ACA News business and practice feature to learn about sending an e-newsletter to your patients. How Chiropractic Research Emerged from Neotraditional Techniques Dr. stein gives his perspective on the development of chiropractic research-aided by " scientismists " and " marketeers. 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