Beyond the Codes: Protecting Your Practice from Fraud and Abuse
For chiropractic practices, understanding the distinction between fraud and abuse and how the new codes can increase your vulnerability is vital to compliance.
Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield Denials
We understand these challenges can be time-consuming. However, staying informed and engaged is the best way to ensure proper reimbursement. 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 love to help you come under our umbrella of care and protection with membership. Click here…
Is AI HIPAA Compliant? | What Chiropractors Must Know About AI and EHR Security
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…
Medically Necessary vs. Clinically Appropriate Care: Understanding the Difference in Chiropractic
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…
Risk Management by Improved Compliance via Self-Audit
In an ideal world, every dollar produced in your practice would be collected at the time of service and there would be no need to track it down later. However, we know that to not be the case and that makes exceptional billing a high priority for most providers. Our members enjoy one hour of continuing education credit (in participating states) per quarter, and we foot the bill! Unfortunately, it’s not included in your level…
HIPAA Compliance for Sign-In Kiosks: Don’t Let Your iPad Be the Weak Link
Thinking about replacing paper sign-in sheets with an iPad kiosk? Before you do, make sure it’s HIPAA compliant. In this HelpDesk episode, Jill with KMC University explains how to secure your digital check-in process. Learn the essentials of HIPAA compliance for iPad sign-in kiosks, from setting up a business Apple ID to enabling Guided Access and understanding shared responsibility with your EHR vendors. Stay compliant, avoid breaches, and protect your patients’ information.