New Medicare Payment Increases Offset Earlier 2024 Reductions
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New Medicare Payment Increases Offset Earlier 2024 Reductions

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There was a slight increase in Medicare rates in March. Specifically, on March 9, 2024, the Medicare conversion adjusted upward 1.69%. This increase means approximately 50 cents to $3.00 depending on the level of CMT. While not a large increase, it does aid in offsetting the decreased rates from the start of the year.

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The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) has announced that beginning in 2026, the Part IV exam will be conducted at NBCE headquarters in Greeley, Colo. The change is an element of the organization’s Advancement and Development Project, which also includes tripling the number of Part I and Part II testing opportunities and providing a single score for both exams, which is expected to significantly increase the passing rate.

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The phrase, “Think horses, not zebras,” is often used in health care training to emphasize that doctors should consider the most common and likely diagnoses, rather than rare and exotic ones, when evaluating a patient’s symptoms. In other words, doctors should start with the most obvious and common explanations for a patient’s condition before considering more unusual or rare possibilities.

Ronald Feise, DC

Although a hip can fracture with a fall in any direction, more than 75% of all hip fractures are the result of a sidewards fall, in which the person stumbles and lands directly on the outer side of their hip. Until recently, it’s been unclear as to why lateral falls are so destructive, as people in their 20s do not break their hips when they fall sidewards.

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Restoring classic cars is challenging and requires specialized knowledge and appreciation of their beauty. Likewise, the human body is a truly magnificent piece of engineering and design. Restoration is, first and foremost, an investment. Helping our patients recover from an injury or ailment requires a unique blend of artistic intuition and mechanical know-how.

Mario Fucinari, DC, CPCO, CPPM, CIC
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Deborah Pate, DC, DACBR
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Documenting Medical Necessity: Another Case

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James Lehman, DC, MBA, DIANM
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Jeffrey Tucker, DC, DACRB
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In this article, let’s explore common questions posed by students, interns and licensed chiropractors aiming to provide specialized care to athletes. These insights are based on consultations with head athletic trainers and chiropractors from NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS teams; as well as input from around 1,000 university sports medicine staff members nationwide.

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