We live in a society that is hungry for information. We should feed them the information they need, so they can see the value of all of the care. Help them create their own success story. We consider that KMC University members are under our care and protection, which includes keeping them up to date on important changes, updates, and news that can affect their reimbursement and compliance. This content is meant for members. We’d…
As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to review your compliance foundation. In this HelpDesk episode, Dr. Erin Stubblefield walks through a practical year-end chiropractic compliance checklist, covering ABNs, documentation, coding, and financial policies. So you can enter the new year confident, compliant, and prepared.
Routine office visits don’t require the same depth of documentation as an initial evaluation, but they do need the right details. In this HelpDesk episode, Dr. Erin Stubblefield breaks down the difference between an initial visit and a routine office visit through the lens of an “episode of care.” You’ll learn how to use SOAP notes effectively, what payers expect to see in your subjective and objective findings, and how to document functional progress without…
For chiropractic practices, understanding the distinction between fraud and abuse and how the new codes can increase your vulnerability is vital to compliance.
Artificial intelligence is everywhere, but is it HIPAA compliant? In this HelpDesk episode, healthcare IT expert Jill from Easy Tech Compliance breaks down what chiropractors need to know before using AI tools in their practice. Learn how to protect patient data, confirm vendor compliance, and understand your shared responsibility when integrating AI with your EHR system. Jill explains how HIPAA applies to AI services, what new security rules are coming, and what steps you should…
In this KMC University HelpDesk episode, Dr. Erin Stubblefield explains the difference between medically necessary care and clinically appropriate care in chiropractic. Learn how to determine when treatment is billable under insurance and when it’s simply appropriate for patient well-being but not reimbursable. Dr. Erin breaks down the four components of medical necessity — patient complaint, objective findings, functional deficit, and plan of care — and clarifies how to document both compliant and non-billable care…