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In the last month, our nation and the entire world are coming to terms with the unprecedented health and business impact of Coronavirus. At the CCA, we have never been more acutely aware that many chiropractors operate as solo practitioners or small businesses who may feel more isolated than large group practitioners.
In addition to providing information updates, the CCA believes it is just as important that we serve as a bridge to remind members that our chiropractic community is strong and that we are here to help in any way we can. The CCA continues to work to stay abreast of developments and to share them with our members.
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Public Health Order 20-28: 9th Amended edition – Appendix E
APPENDIX E: LIMITED HEALTHCARE SETTINGS PER PHO20-28 [Updated 08.05.2020] I. Effective April 27, 2020, Limited Healthcare Settings may resume if the healthcare entity can demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this Order, including Section II.I...
Updated 10.28.2020 – Statewide Mask Mandate
DENVER, CO - Updated 10/28/2020 Update to statewide mask mandate - Governor Jarod Polis signed Executive Order D 2020 219 - which amends and extends previous executive orders regarding the statewide mask mandate 30 days from October 11, 2020 - unless further extended....
Updated October 28, 2020 – Colorado Public Health Order 20-35
On September 20, 2020, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued Public Health Order 20-35. This order essentially updates Public Health Order 20-28. Updated 10.28.2020 - We are currently on the 4th amended PHO 20-35. Overall, Appendix G still...
Updated 10.28.2020 – Statewide Mask Mandate
DENVER, CO - Updated 10/28/2020 Update to statewide mask mandate - Governor Jarod Polis signed Executive Order D 2020 219 - which amends and extends previous executive orders regarding the statewide mask mandate 30 days from October 11, 2020 - unless further extended....
Understanding IMEs in Colorado: WhatChiropractors Need to Know AboutIndependent Medical Examinations
When a chiropractor treats a patient injured in a motor vehicle accident, the patient's recoverymay eventually be evaluated by another healthcare provider selected by an insurance company ordefense attorney. This evaluation is commonly called an Independent Medical...
The Name on the Door Is Not the Name on the Claim
It is 8:00 Monday morning in a busy chiropractic office. The first patients are checking in, the phones are ringing, and a new associate is starting his first full week seeing patients. His license has been verified. His NPI is in the system. He has access to the EHR....
Artificial Intelligence in Chiropractic Practice: What to Know
In this guide, chiropractors will learn what artificial intelligence is and how it affects chiropractic practice — from scheduling and documentation to patient communication. You’ll also get practical tips for implementing AI tools while understanding key risks like...
Preparing for Trial Testimony: A Colorado Chiropractor’s Guide to the Witness Stand
By Adam Smestad, Esq. Black, Blink & Associates / Personal Injury Attorney – www.blackandblinklaw.com Most personal injury cases settle before trial. But when a case does reach a Colorado courtroom, a treating chiropractor may become one of the most important...
The Patient You Never Lost…Just Never Saw Again
Every chiropractor has patients who disappear after the first visit. They don’t complain. They don’t leave a bad review. They don’t ask for their records. They simply never come back. It’s easy to assume they decided chiropractic wasn’t for them, but after nearly four...
Preparing Your Healthcare Practice for Environmental Emergencies: Developing a Response Plan
History has shown society’s vulnerability to a myriad of environmental disasters – but it also has shown how preparedness efforts can have a significant impact on disaster outcomes. Despite an element of unpredictability that is inherent in many natural and manmade...
Preparing for a Discovery Deposition: What Every Colorado Chiropractor Should Know
Preparing for a Discovery Deposition A deposition can feel intimidating, but preparation makes a big difference. Colorado attorney Adam Smestad, Esq., of Black, Blink & Associates shares practical tips for chiropractors, including reviewing the patient chart,...
Administrative Burden Is the Real Surprise
Getting paid shouldn’t be harder than caring for patients, but for many chiropractic practices, administrative complexity is becoming a growing part of the job. From changing reimbursement rules and documentation requirements to rising patient deductibles and...
Lifecycle of a PI Case
What happens after a personal injury patient walks into your office, and why can your documentation make or break the case? This article walks chiropractors through the full lifecycle of a Colorado personal injury claim, from the patient’s first visit and ongoing...
Are You Charging What Workers’ Compensation Allows?
Are you charging what workers’ compensation actually allows—or quietly leaving money on the table? A recent analysis found that more than 43% of chiropractic clinic charges reviewed were below the applicable workers’ compensation fee schedule. The biggest losses were...