Three patients walked into my office this week complaining of heartburn. This turns out to be a very common complaint when going through a patient’s medical history in a nutrition-based practice. It could also be a very common complaint in musculoskeletal practice, as the incidence of heartburn is very high.
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On November 1, 2019, year 3 of the Medicare Quality Payment Program (QPP), key factors were released. Beginning in January 2019, the definition of eligible providers has been expanded to include physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, clinical psychologists, and registered dietitians or nutrition professionals.
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The Assignment form is a crucial document that you must obtain in order to serve as the authorized representative of the patient to pursue the patient’s rights under ERISA. In other words, ERISA is a right belonging to the patient – not the doctor – unless the doctor obtains an Assignment. Use the Form and article below for more information:
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According to the 2019 Healthcare Consumer Trends Report (NRC Health, 2019), the thing patients want more than any other is convenience, and the best way to meet that need is through technology. It states that using technology to better connect with patients is an idea that gets discussed often but can often feel out of reach for many healthcare providers. With technological advances happening at warp speed, how do we know which technology is most cost-effective and will meet the needs of our patients?
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The ICS is here to be your resources for the latest information in chiropractic news and developments and the key point of contact for member’s questions.
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Piriformis syndrome, first described in 1928, arises when a hypertonic or irritated piriformis muscle compresses the proximal sciatic nerve.
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A physical therapist who is working under your (the DC) clinical supervision relies on your clinical expertise to make patient healthcare decisions.
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The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General released an analysis report on chiropractic utilization in Medicare.
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