Can a Chiropractor Refuse to Treat Medicare Patients?

Can a Chiropractor Refuse to Treat Medicare Patients?

Share this page: As a consultant, teacher and Medicare Carrier Advisory Member, I am often asked if a chiropractor can refuse to treat a Medicare patient.  This poses not only a legal question but an ethical question as well.  The law is not always specific, but many...
Go Solo or Partner?

Go Solo or Partner?

Share this page: After completing Chiropractic College, most students have the dream of owning a practice of their own. They yearn for a place where they can make their mark and practice the skills that they learned during their years in school. Some chiropractic...
Strategies to Improve Record Keeping, Coding & Compliance

Strategies to Improve Record Keeping, Coding & Compliance

Share this page: Question:  Dr. Kotlar, “My recordkeeping, coding, and collection systems are outdated. I’ve been documenting the same way for the last 8 years even though I’ve added more services and products. I am seeing more patients but not collecting more money....
Avoid Duplication of Diagnoses

Avoid Duplication of Diagnoses

Share this page: Although multiple segments or regions may be involved in the cause of a patient’s ailment, it is important to identify the main segment or region and report the diagnosis specifically.  Medicare has recently reaffirmed that duplication of diagnoses on...