Ray Foxworth, DC, FICC, MCS-P, Author at Illinois Chiropractic Society

Chiropractic’s Unique Role in the Opioid Epidemic

Posted by Ray Foxworth, DC, FICC, MCS-P | Aug 16, 2017 | Clinical, zall | 0 |

While scanning my news feed this morning, a few alarming words caught my eye: “Opioids could kill nearly as many Americans in a decade as HIV/AIDS has killed since the epidemic began in the early 1980s.” Across America, people are talking about chiropractic as a safer alternative to opioid medication for pain relief, and, yet, I don’t think the magnitude of this opportunity has been realized by most doctors of chiropractic in this country.

Creating Exceptional Patient Experiences

Posted by Ray Foxworth, DC, FICC, MCS-P | Jul 26, 2017 | ICS Message, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Fear of the unknown is a marketing problem in the profession. Patients who are living with chronic back and neck pain or plagued by migraines have such anxiety when it comes to the very thought of having their spines and necks “popped” that they will live a life of discomfort before entering our offices. As a profession, we need to be proactive in creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere.

The Difficulty with High-Deductibles

Posted by Ray Foxworth, DC, FICC, MCS-P | Apr 26, 2017 | Compliance, Insurance, zall | 0 |

To keep premiums affordable, more families, like my close friends, have transitioned to high deductible insurance. In fact, the number of families that opted for high-deductible plans rose from 20% in 2014 to 29% in 2016, with deductibles so high that, short of having an appendectomy in 2017, it is unlikely they will meet their deductible this year. The average actual charges for a routine office visit billed in chiropractic offices across the country can be around $106. It is easy to understand why many patients never return after the initial visit or report-of-findings.

Preparing for an Audit – The Time Is Now

Posted by Ray Foxworth, DC, FICC, MCS-P | Mar 29, 2017 | Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, zall | 0 |

Chiropractors across the country have been opening up their mailboxes to find audit letter(s) from Medicare. Although consultants have preached an increase in audits within the profession for years, many chiropractors were shocked to be the recipient of such a letter. You may be wondering why so many are being audited and what to do if you receive an audit letter at your office.

Digital Marketing

Posted by Ray Foxworth, DC, FICC, MCS-P | Dec 16, 2016 | Marketing and Advertising, Social Media, zall | 0 |

No matter where you advertise or market your practice, it’s critical that you avoid things that may get you in trouble with the Office of Inspector General.

HIPAA Compliance Overview

Posted by Ray Foxworth, DC, FICC, MCS-P | Dec 12, 2016 | Compliance, HIPAA, zall | 0 |

HIPAA requires us to protect our patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI). HIPAA protects health insurance coverage for workers and their families.