Can I Use Texting to Communicate with My Patients?
The Director of the US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) gave some clarity on texting patients earlier this year. Watch the video to learn more!
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Illinois Chiropractic Society Works with American Medical Association (AMA)
The Illinois Chiropractic Society (ICS) has been working with the American Medical Association (AMA) in 2018 to clarify problematic language published in 2007 in the CPT® Assistant. The ICS noted that the 2007 guidance was overly inclusive in the number and types of services bundled as part of chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT). We are happy to report that the AMA has recently revised this language to remove from the CMT narrative some of the elements that are more appropriately characterized as part of a patient re-evaluation.
Read MoreCan I Communicate with Patients Using Unencrypted Emails?
Communicating with your patients can get tricky. Can you communicate with them by email? Can that email be unencrypted? Watch the video to find out!
Read MoreCan I advertise that I am a Board Certified Chiropractic Physician?
Questions regarding advertising as a Board Certified Chiropractic Physician comes up time and time again. This video discusses tips on how to advertise legally within the Medical Practice Act. Watch the video to learn more!
Read MoreIs _______ In My Scope of Practice?
Is _ In My Scope of Practice? The Medical Practice Act defines a Chiropractic Physician as treating human ailments without prescription drugs and without operative surgery. So, what falls within your scope of practice? Watch the video to learn more!
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Fire Extinguishers, Evacuations, and OSHA
We all want a workplace that is safe for our employees, our patients, and for us, but what does that look like in practice? When dealing with the specific subject of fire safety, evacuation plans, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, fire suppressants, and other emergency plans can become incredibly cumbersome. Fortunately, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has provided guidance on developing the appropriate plan in the office.
Read MoreCan I Delegate Tasks to My Staff?
Delegating tasks to your staff can get tricky if you or a fellow licensed DC is not present. Watch the video to learn about the pitfalls of the delegation of tasks.
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