New York Chiropractic College recently announced that Dr. Frank Nicchi will retire in August 2017 after 36 years with the college, the past 17 as president. Named to assume the presidency as of Aug. 31, 2017: Dr. Michael Mestan, offered the position following an extensive search process by the NYCC Board of Trustees that began in 2015.
"Over the years, I have witnessed firsthand [Dr. Mestan's] resolute commitment to the College's mission of excellence along with his exceptional enthusiasm and unique ability to effectively execute a vision," said Dr. Nicchi. "His passion for the College and its history, his inclusive management style, and his extensive training in higher education leadership make him ideally suited to successfully advance NYCC to the next level of distinction."
LEFT NYCC President Dr. Frank Nicchi. RIGHT Dr. Mark Mestan (incoming).
Dr. Mestan, NYCC executive vice president since 2010, joined the college in 2002 and has held positions as department head for clinical sciences, dean of the chiropractic program, and executive vice president for academic affairs.
Under Dr. Nicchi's tenure as president, NYCC evolved from a chiropractic-only program to a multi-purpose academic institution featuring multiple master's degree programs and a bachelor's program. Look for an exclusive interview with Dr. Nicchi in an upcoming issue of DC to learn more about his legacy and thoughts on the future of chiropractic education.
Some doctors thrive in a personality-based clinic and have a loyal following no matter what services or equipment they offer, but for most chiropractic offices who are trying to grow and expand, new equipment purchases help us stay relevant and continue to service our client base in the best, most up-to-date manner possible. So, regarding equipment purchasing: should you lease, get a bank loan, or pay cash?
There has long been an attempt by those who are not legitimate doctors of chiropractic to usurp the title of chiropractor from those who have earned their degree from an accredited chiropractic program. This generally happens in countries where the local doctors of chiropractic have yet to pass legislation requiring a degree from an accredited institution. The result is essentially two chiropractic professions. Nowhere is this danger more pronounced than in Japan.
Effective Sept. 1, 2024,UHC/Optum is requiring prior authorization for the following services delivered in office and outpatient hospital settings, excluding services in the home: Medicare-covered chiropractic services (when billed with the AT-modifier), as well as physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), and speech therapy (ST).
