Newsletters
The monthly News Flash newsletters contains timely and actionable information related to chiropractic care, billing and efficient delivery of quality care. Below is a newsletter and provider alert archive listed by date. If you are looking for a specific article or topic, please use the site search tool in the upper right.
In This Issue:
- Avoiding Misdirected Faxes with These Common Process Steps
- Enhancing Patient Safety through Infection Prevention
- UCare MinnesotaCare and PMAP Expansion
- 2016 Patient Satisfaction Report; 2016 Provider Satisfaction Survey Summary
- Role of Spinal Manipulation Therapy Highlighted by JAMA
- Moving or Retiring? Let us Know!
In This Issue:
- Record Keeping Requirements
- Correct CMT Codes
- Succession Strategies for Your Small Business
- Provider Bonus Announcement
- UCare to Expand to MinnesotaCare and Medical Assistance Services in Minnesota
- Help Patients Understand Their Insurance Benefits Coverage
- AppCentral is ChiroCare’s New Recredentialing Tool
- Moving or Retiring? Let Us Know!
In This Issue:
- PHI Risk Assessments and Breach Notifications
- Recordkeeping Educational Series
- Fulcrum Board of Directors Reappointment and Reelection Report
- NOW OPEN – Centers of Excellence Expands to Full ChiroCare Network
- Disclosure of Ownership and Management Information is Required Annually
- Moving or Retiring? Let Us Know!
In This Issue:
- 2017 HIPAA Compliance Preview
- Difference Between Therapeutic Procedure and Manual Therapy Codes
- How and Why to Identify Measurable Goals for Patients in your Practice
- Financial Guidance for Your Small Business
- AppCentral is ChiroCare’s New Recredentialing Tool
- NOW OPEN – Centers of Excellence Expands to Full ChiroCare Network
- Disclosure of Ownership and Management Information is Required Annually
- Moving or Retiring? Let Us Know!
In This Issue:
- Fulcrum Announces Resignation of CEO Tabatha Erck
- Fulcrum is in the News!
- Fraud, Waste and Abuse in Health Care
- Notification of New ICD-10 Codes
- E&M Webinar Series
- Recordkeeping Seminar Recording Now Available
- AppCentral is ChiroCare’s New Recredentialing Tool
- NOW OPEN – Centers of Excellence Expands to Full ChiroCare Network
- Important Year-End Deadlines
- Moving or Retiring? Let Us Know!
- Happy Holidays from Fulcrum
In This Issue:
- Privacy Walk-Through
- Mandatory Special Needs Plan Training
- Understanding Sprains Codes from Strains Codes in ICD-10
- Disclosure of Ownership and Management Information is Required Annually
- Provider Contract Reminder
- Is Your Chiropractic License Up to Date
- Discounts on Products and Services
- Moving or Retiring? Let Us Know!
In This Issue:
- Mandatory Special Needs Plan Training – Act Now to Stay in Compliance
- Sanction/Exclusion Checks in the Office
- Follow-Up to Preparing for Government Audits Article
- We want to hear from you!
- Happy National Chiropractic Health Month: #Chiropractic1st
- Is Your Chiropractic License Up to Date?
- Congratulations 2016 ChiroCare Centers of Excellence
- Moving or Retiring? Let Us Know!
- Exercise Campaign for Seniors
In This Issue:
- New Compliance Provider Tool
- Provider Satisfaction Survey
- Join the Fulcrum Health, Inc. Board of Directors
- Special Thanks to Fulcrum’s Field Advisory Committee
- Moving or Retiring? Let Us Know
- Patient Feedback Inspires Dress Code Policy
In This Issue:
- Preparing for Government Audits: The Importance of Clinic Policies and Procedures
- Medicare Fee for Service Quality and Payment Efforts
- Online Re-Credentialing Now Available
- Be a Leader, Join the Fulcrum Health, Inc. Board of Directors
- Annual Provider Satisfaction Survey Coming Soon
- Understanding Your Practitioner Performance Summary (PPS)
- Moving or Retiring? Let Us Know!
In This Issue:
- Important Reminder – Chiropractic Care of Minnesota, Inc. Has Changed Its Name
- Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities
- Electronic Hand Hygiene Monitoring Reduced MRSA by 42%, Study Shows
- ChiroCare Centers of Excellence in 2016
- Best Practice Guidelines for Radiology
- Moving or Retiring? Let us Know!
In This Issue:
- Important Announcement – Chiropractic Care of Minnesota, Inc. Has Changed Its Name
- Government Programs and Mandatory Claims Submission
- Simplified Recredentialing Process
- Provider Contracts Coming Soon
- Update to Medicaid Radiology Fee Schedule
- New Feature Available on ChiroCare Connect
In This Issue:
- Compliance Corner & Intro to Compliance Team
- HIPAA Privacy Rule and BAA’s
- Fax & Email Signature Privacy Reminder
- CCMI’s Spring Seminar in Review
- UCare Connect Service Area Expanding
- CCMI’s 2015 Annual Report
- Spotting Symptoms of Depression
- The Simple Power of Hand-Washing
- Moving or Retiring? Let us know!
In This Issue:
- HIPAA Audit Program of Covered Entities
- Seminar Registration
- CCMI Board of Directors Report; Annual Meeting Reminder
- News Flash Schedule Change
- Update your Contact Information
In This Issue:
- Understanding Financial Disclosure
- News Flash Schedule Change
- Best Practices in Patient-Centered Care: Documentation + Recordkeeping
- Moving or Retiring? Let us Know!
In This Issue:
- ICD-10 Coding Alert
- Understanding Informed Consent
- Sign Up Today for CCMI’s Spring Seminar
In This Issue:
- 2016 Quality Improvement Initiatives
- National Patient Safety Awareness Week
- Audit Training at CCMI’s Spring Seminars
- Register for CCMI’s Annual Meeting
In This Issue:
- Provider Bonus Announcement
- CCMI Annual Meeting – Save the Date!
- Best Chiropractors of 2015
- Patient Safety Awareness Week
In This Issue:
- Perfect Fit Health is Transitioning to Perfect Fit 360
- CMS’ Meaningful Use Deadline
- Sign Up Today for CCMI’s Spring Seminar
- Bill Collection and Cell Phone Limitations
In This Issue:
- 2015 Provider Satisfaction Survey Results
- Report Suspected Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults and Children
- Maintenance Care Defined
- Moving or Retiring? Let Us Know!
In This Issue:
- Infection Prevention in a Chiropractic Setting – Is Your Clinic at Risk?
- ChiroCare Connect Closed for Networking Maintenance
- Register Today for ChiroCare’s Spring Seminars
In This Issue:
- Clarification on ChiroCare’s Provider Services Phone Number
- Mandatory CMS Compliance and FWA Training
- Are You Ready for Expedia-Type Health Care?
- Protect Your Heart with Sufficient Sleep
In This Issue:
- Elements of a CCoE #6 – Addressing Smoking
- Understanding Your Practitioner Performance Summary
- See You at NWHSU’s Homecoming
- Helping Patients Make Wise Choices Through Shared Decision Making
In This Issue:
- Save the Date for ChiroCare’s Spring Seminars
- Is Meaningful Use Going Away?
- Truth About 10,000 Steps
- Moving or Retiring? Let us Know!
In This Issue:
- 50% Failure Rate in Chiropractic Medicare Chart Audits
- Clean Hands Save Lives
- Visit us at NWHSU’s 2016 Homecoming
- ChiroCare Supports Complete and Consistent Medical History Initiatives
In This Issue:
- Obtaining Electronic ChiroCare Remits – Reminder
- Infections Cause Falls
- Need Assistance? Dial 311
- Welcome New Providers!
In This Issue:
- System Maintenance Alert
- Elimination of UCare Medicare Claim Denial Letters
- Renew Your Chiropractic License
- January 1 – A Season of Change
In This Issue:
- Important UCare Medicare Benefit Update
- 2016 Fee Schedule Updates
- System Maintenance Alert
- January 1 – A Season of Change
- Year-End Deadlines
In This Issue:
- Important Year-End Reminders
- January 1 – A Season of Change
- Happy Holidays!
In This Issue:
- NEW Elected Directors Ballot on its Way
- Clearinghouse Zyantus Closing its Doors
- Red Flags Rule – What you Need to Know
- Congrats to HP Innovations Award Winners
In This Issue:
- Important Year-End Reminders
- Maintenance Care Handout for Patients
- Clean Hands Save Lives
- Moving or Retiring? Let us Know!
In This Issue:
- Correction to Typo on Ballot for Elected Directors
- Thank You and Happy Thanksgiving!
In This Issue:
- ChiroCare Network Recognized Nationally for High Patient Satisfaction
- CCMI’s Annual Provider Letter is on its Way
- Landmark Rebranding Announcement
- The Importance of Caring for Yourself as a Caregiver
In This Issue:
- Mandatory SNP Training – Act Now
- Webinar Recording & Recap Available
- 2016 Education Campaign Sneak Peak
- Is Your Chiropractic License Up to Date?
In This Issue:
- ICD-10 Post-Implementation Webinar This Thursday
- Special Discount on ChiroCode DeskBook
- Provider Contract Reminder
- Cybersecurity in Healthcare – Free eBrief
In This Issue:
- Clarification on UCare Product Offering
- Registration Open for ICD-10 Post-Implementation Challenges Webinar
- Elements of a CCoE – #4: Treatment Management
- Moving or Retiring? Let us Know!
In This Issue:
- 50% Failure Rate in Chiropractic Medicare Chart Audits
- Thank you to CCMI’s Field Advisory Committee
- Complete and Consistent Medical History
- Welcome New Providers
In This Issue:
- ICD-10 Transition Support
- ICD-10 Implementation Toolkit – New!
- A Note about ChiroCare’s Common Codes List
- Need an Electronic Claims Vendor? Post-n-Track is ICD-10 Compliant
- ICD-10 Post-Implementation Webinar
- Helpful Resources
In This Issue:
- ICD-10 Post-Implementation Webinar
- ICD-10 Quick Tips
- Understanding your Practitioner Performance Summary
- October is National Chiropractic Health Month
- Hand Hygiene in Health Care Settings
In This Issue:
- Important Message from UCare
- Clear your Final ICD-10 Hurdle
- Six Things you Should Know about Chip Cards (EMV)
- Moving or Retiring? Let us Know!
In This Issue:
- ICD-10 Common Codes List Available
- Understanding the 7th Character of ICD-10
- Provider Satisfaction Reminder
- Complete and Consistent Medical History
In This Issue:
- Introducing CCMI’s New Chief Financial Officer
- Live Q&A Webinar with an ICD-10 Expert – Save the Date!
- Helpful ICD-10 Tips
- Let your Voice Be Heard – ChiroCare Provider Satisfaction Survey
- Six Steps to Preventing a Fall
In This Issue:
- ICD-10 Transition Support
- September Checklist – You’re on the home stretch!
- ICD-10 Coding Strategies that will Save you Time and Minimize Error – Webinar
- ICD-10: Dangers of Cheat Sheets and Short Cuts
- Are you having trouble clearing the hurdles?
- Helpful Resources
In This Issue:
- Elements of a CCoE – Element #3: Assessment Tools
- Chiropractic Leadership Institute (CLI) Cancelled for 2015-2016 School Year
- Thousands of Seniors Enroll in Medicare Every Day
- ChiroCare’s Provider Satisfaction Survey is on its way!
In This Issue:
- Helping Patients Choose Wisely
- ICD-10 Hurdles Slowing you Down?
- New Credit Card Standards will have Major Effects on Merchants
- Moving or Retiring? Please let us know!
In This Issue:
- CCMI’s Provider Satisfaction Survey is Coming Soon
- ICD-10: Need a Refresher?
- Best Practice Guidelines for Radiology
- Sanitize for Your Patients’ Health & Safety
In This Issue:
- ICD-10 Transition Support
- August Checklist – Get the most of your ICD-10 testing!
- ICD-10 Testing Tips
- Check Out the ICD-10 Common Codes List
- ICD-10 Procrastinator’s Guide Available
- Helpful Resources
In This Issue:
- ICD-10 Common Codes List is Available
- What is the Definition of Maintenance Care?
- Take Advantage of Your Online Practitioner Performance Summary
- How to Save your Child’s Back this School Year
In This Issue:
- Provider Contract Reminder
- Welcome New Providers
- Spotting Signs of Depression
- Moving or Retiring? Please Let us Know!
In This Issue:
- Exception to Authorization Process – Graphic Communications
- Elements of a CCoE – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Disclosure of Ownership Forms Deadline
- Patient-Centered Care Begins with a Complete Medical History
In This Issue:
- ICD-10 Transition Support
- July Checklist – It’s Time to Test with External Vendors
- ICD-10 Procrastinator’s Guide Available
- Additional Resources
- Helpful Resources
In This Issue:
- Disclosure of Ownership and Management Information is Required Annually
- ICD-10 Procrastinator’s Guide Available
- Chiropractic Leadership Institute Scholarship Application Deadline is July 31
- Chiropractic Leadership Institute Alumni Testimonials
In This Issue:
- Why the Change in Medicare Billing Practices?
- Low Back Pain a Leading Cause of Worsening Health Around the World
- Credit Card Fraud and Your Small Business: Why You’re the Greatest Risk – Webinar Invitation
- Moving or Retiring? Please let us know!
In This Issue:
- Policy Change: Billing Medicare Members
- Low Vitamin D Levels Common in Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
- You’re Not Alone in Improving Your Clinic’s Hand Washing Efforts
- EMV Deadline is Looming. Are you Ready?
In This Issue:
- Congratulations to Minnesota Monthly’s Best Chiropractors for 2015
- Chiropractic Leadership Institute Scholarship Application Deadline is July 31
- Coding Reminder: Modifier -25 for Billing Exams
- What’s the Best Footwear to Prevent Falls? Find out here.
In This Issue:
- ICD-10 Transition Support
- June Checklist – Begin Testing Internal Processes
- Training Opportunities
- Additional Resources
- Helpful Resources
In This Issue:
- Complementary Clinic Infection Prevention Assessment
- Elements of a ChiroCare Center of Excellence
- -51 and -59 Modifier on the CMT code 98943
In This Issue:
- Moving or Retiring? Please let us know!
- Tabatha Erck Begins Two-Year Term as NASHO Chairwoman
- Get Moving in May for National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
- Five Facts about ICD-10
In This Issue:
- CCMI’s 2014 Annual Report Now Available
- Early imaging in Adults Not Associated with Better Outcomes
- Our Wisconsin Office has Officially Moved!
- Ten Minutes per Week for ICD-10 Documentation Proficiency
In This Issue:
- ICD-10 Transition Support
- May Checklist – Educate your staff about ICD-10
- Training Opportunities
- Additional Resources
- Helpful Resources
In This Issue:
- Erck Assumes NASHO Chairwoman
- Coach your Patients to be Posture Perfect
- EMV Deadline is Looming. Are you Ready?
- ICD-10: Dangers of Cheat Sheets and Short Cuts
In This Issue:
- Chiropractic Leadership Institute Information Session – You’re Invited to Attend!
- Our Wisconsin Office is Relocating
- Big Data is Coming to Chiropractic
- ICD-10: Observations and Lessons Learned
In This Issue:
- CCMI’s Annual Meeting is Approaching
- The Triple AIM of Health
- The Importance of Hand Hygiene
- Are You ICD-10 Ready?
In This Issue:
- Wisconsin Office Relocation
- Welcome New ChiroCare Providers
- ICD-10 Webinar Training with C.E.s
In This Issue:
- ICD-10 Transition Support
- April Checklist
- ICD-10 Training On Demand
- Helpful Resources
In This Issue:
- C.L.E.A.R Tips for Improving Patient Satisfaction
- New Requirement for Billing Exams, Authorization Change
- Prepare for ICD-10: Staying the Course
In This Issue:
- Authorization Change for HealthPartners Medicare/MSHO
- Access to Clinical Peer Review
- Doctors Required to Report Suspected Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults and Children
- See you in Wisconsin!
In This Issue:
- New Requirement for Billing Exams
- Moving or Retiring? Please let us know!
- Welcome New Providers!
- Save the Date CCMI’s Annual Meeting
- Reduce your Risk of Delayed Revenue
In This Issue:
- ICD-10 Transition Support
- March Checklist
- Train with the Industry’s Top ICD-10 Expert
- Helpful Resources
In This Issue:
- Are you Talking to Patients about Tech Neck?
- Low Back Measurement Tool Open for Your Comment
- Quality Improvement Initiatives for 2015
- ICD-10: Join us for Interactive Learning Opportunities
In This Issue:
- Become Active Care Certified
- Helping Patients Choose Wisely
- Updating your Contact Information
- ICD-10 – Taking it One Hurdle at a Time
In This Issue:
- Provider Bonus Announcement
- Active Care Certification Available
- Steps to Avoiding a Data Breach,
- ICD-10 Transition Support
In This Issue:
- February ICD-10 Checklist
- Top 4 Most Frequently Asked Questions
- ICD-10 Training Opportunities
- Helpful Resources
In This Issue:
- Continued Focus on Quality Improvement Initiatives in 2015
- Clean Hands Save Lives
- Minnesota Monthly Magazine Names Top Chiropractors for 2014
- ChiroCare is Here to Support you Over the ICD-10 Hurdles!
In This Issue:
- CCMI Launches ChiroCare Centers of Excellence Program
- Upcoming Active Care Seminars
- Visit us at NWHSU’s Homecoming Event
- ICD-10 Transition Support
In This Issue:
- Enhancements to Provider Remits
- Medicaid Program: Revised Authorization Requirements
- ICD-10 Transition Support
- Gauging ICD-10 Readiness Webinars
- ICD-10: Supporting you Over the Hurdles Classroom-Style Seminars
- Welcome New ChiroCare Members!
In This Issue:
- Welcome to ChiroCare’s ICD-10 Transition Support Campaign!
- January Checklist
- Upcoming Webinars and Seminars
- FAQs
- Helpful Resources
In This Issue:
- 2015 License Renewal
- 2014 Provider Satisfaction Survey Gift Card Winners
- ICD-10 Transition Support
- January ICD-10 Readiness Webinars – Register Now!
- 2015 Medicaid Authorization Exception
- -51 and -59 Modifier on the CMT code 98943