Arizona Chiropractic Society eNewsletter

     

May 16, 2013Newsletter Subtitle

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The Arizona Chiropractic Society is here to serve you!

ARIZONA
CHIROPRACTIC
SOCIETY
 
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3515 E. Carol Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85028
VOICE 602.368.9496
FAX 866.567.6762

[email protected]

 

Alan M. Immerman, D.C., ACS President and Executive Director
Alan M. Immerman, D.C., ACS President and Executive Director

HOW TO USE POWERFUL EXISTING LAWS TO GET PAID: THE HEALTH CARE APPEALS, GRIEVANCE AND TIMELY PAYMENT LAWS


            ACS has opened up some of its member benefit documents to the entire profession because of the pressing need for relief. You can now go to the ACS webpage at www.AZChiropractors.org and click on Member Benefits and the following documents will open for you even if you are not a member: 

5 -- Grievance Letters -- The Best Way to Get Insurers to Pay
5.1 -- Grievance Letters and Law Explained from ADOI
6.2 -- Health Care Appeal Process Consumer Guide
7 -- Health Care Appeals Process
6 -- Health Care Appeal Request Form
6.1 -- Health Care Appeal Request Form Expedited Medical Reviews
11 -- Timely Payment of Claims, Adjudication, Adjustments
11.1 -- Timely Payment of Claims, Adjudication, Adjustments -- ADOI Info Brochure

            If you want to get paid, be sure to read each of these documents and implement the procedures described therein in your practice. These are laws that ADOI will actually enforce so we should all take full advantage of them. Whenever you have a grievance over the way an insurer is conducting itself, file a Grievance letter following the directions. Whenever you have a claims denial, follow all of the appeal steps outlined in the Health Care Appeals system unless you are mandated to follow steps in your provider contract with a network like ASH. If an insurer delays payment, exert your rights as allowed under the Timely Payment of Claims law. If an insurer wants money back, note that they cannot go back more than one year.

            ACS has approximately 60 similar documents in its Member Benefits library covering PI, health insurance, claims denials, ERISA issues, and much more. The eight documents we are now making public will give you a taste of the value of the remaining documents. Jump start your practice by joining if you are not already a member and accessing all 60 of the valuable resources in the Member Benefits section.

Chiropractic Wins When You Do Business With These Vendors and Professionals 

 

 

PINCUS & ASSOCIATES, PC AND PINCUS & LESPRON, PC- ARE YOU TIRED OF REDUCING YOUR BILL? With offices in Tempe and Tucson, there is no longer any reason for you to routinely reduce your bill on accident cases. Call Richard Cruz, Esq. at 480.777.2599 or Michelle Lespron, Esq. at 520.888.2599 to learn how it is to work with attorneys who understand how to beat the insurance companies at their own game. You deserve to be paid for all of the work you do!!! Click here for the firm's webpage with full information.

 

X-RAY EQUIPMENT * NEW * REFURBISHED: WE CATER TO CHIROPRACTORS!! STANDARD X-RAY -- OWNED BY A DC FAMILY! High Frequency X-ray Systems, Digital X-ray Systems * Digital Cassettes, 300 MA Systems * Automatic Processors, Chiropractic Tables * New * Refurbished, Statewide Sales and Service. Call Lisa Dionisio at 602-275-3344 or go online to www.standardxrayaz.com.

 

YOUR LISTING HERE AND IN THE NEWSLETTER: Your ad seen by every AZ licensed DC via email, downloads from website, Facebook and LinkedIn. We have the profession covered! Contact ACS at 602-368-9496 or [email protected] for more information.

 

CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA: offers whole-person, integrated cancer care by combining state of the art technology and conventional treatment with nutrition, naturopathic medicine, mind-body support, massage, acupuncture, spiritual support, pain management, rehabilitation services and chiropractic care. For more information, your patients can call 800-234-9113 or go to cancercenter.com.

 

CUSTOM X-RAY DIGITAL EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE: Dedicated to the Arizona Chiropractic Professional. Offering affordable X-Ray and Digital X-ray solutions since 1968. Affordable leasing programs, pre-planning services, lead shielding quotations. Processors, film, headrest paper, chiropractic tables, service/repairs/annual calibrations/digital service/support/computer IT support services, affordable service and support. Call for Shawna @ 602-439-3100 or 800-230-9729 -- www.customxray.com

 

CHIROFUTURES MALPRACTICE PROGRAM: Securing the future, managing your risk. Comprehensive coverage and competitive rates. Best value in the market. Contact: www.chirofutures.org or 800.219.9090 Key administrator is Dr. Matt McCoy, a name long associated in chiropractic with integrity and intelligence.

 

RICHCOR TABLES, MODALITIES AND SUPPLIES: Richard Corcilius is tried and proven having served the profession for over 25 years. Call 480-334-7430 or email [email protected].

 

ECLIPSE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE: Auditors say it "sets a new bar" for documentation. And it's topped independent polls for decades. ONC-ATCB Certified. www.eclipsesoftware.net. Call: 800.966.1462.

 

BOARD COMPLAINT? I CAN HELP: Mandi J. Karvis, Esq. of Sanders & Parks, P.C. I regularly appear before the Board and am familiar with their expectations. Call 602-532-5816. [email protected] http://sandersandparks.com/

 

VALLEY RADIOLOGISTS: Complete diagnostic imaging, multiple Valley locations, appts. available 7 days a week. Quality digital imaging, quick report turnaround, Drew Hunter, D.C., M.D. on staff, call 623-847-2000for scheduling. www.valleyradiologists.com

 

DAVID TALLMAN, DC, NMD PRACTICE EXCLUSIVE TO PROLOTHERAPY for over 10 years. 480-922-1101 or www.arizonaprolotherapy.com for more info.

 

 

 

MEDICLINIX: For no charge, we will help you record liens and negotiate with attorneys in PI cases for free. We will help you collect up to 100% of your usual charges. Tired of fighting the fight alone? We can help. Call 480-220-1434. www.MediClinix.com