by Tim Gaughan | Nov 30, 2023 | Action Reports, MAC News
BCBS to Pay for 98943 on same day as other CMT code After much negotiation between the BCBS and the MAC Legal Affairs and Insurance Relations teams, BCBS has reversed an internal payment policy that bundled extra-spinal adjustment code 98943 within other specified...
by Tim Gaughan | Nov 30, 2023 | Action Reports, MAC News
The MAC is well aware of recent payment issues regarding BCBS, including wrongful denials, payments pending for more than six weeks, and more. We are attempting to work with our contacts within BCBS to resolve these issues, but movement has been very slow, and we...
by Tim Gaughan | Oct 31, 2023 | Action Reports
Campaign’s Message: Chiropractors Help Patients While Maintaining Work-Life Balance Related Video: Dr. Sherry McAllister explains the campaign theme here. The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), a not-for-profit organization educating the public about the...
by Tim Gaughan | Oct 31, 2023 | Action Reports
Michigan Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation Ending Drug Company Immunity in Michigan Current Law Prevents Michigan Residents from Filing Complaints Against Drug Companies; Bill Now Heads to the Michigan House for Consideration In October, the Michigan Senate voted...
by Tim Gaughan | Oct 31, 2023 | Action Reports
Short Answer: Yes In brief: Deaf and hard-of-hearing persons have the right under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to effective communication in the professional offices of a health care provider, a hospital, or a pharmacy. As health care providers,...
by Tim Gaughan | Oct 31, 2023 | Action Reports
State of Michigan Dosimetry Requirements “Almost every facility that uses x-ray machines must provide personnel dosimeters (film badges or thermoluminescent dosimeters) to employees who use the x-ray equipment.” – State of...